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Hyundai and Premier Hyundai of Seaside Donate $20,000 to Food Bank for Monterey County

(left to right) Joyce Kennaday, Michelle Karajelian, Brandon Ramirez, director, corporate social responsibility and external relations, Hyundai Motor America, Melissa Kendrick, chief executive officer and executive director, Food Bank for Monterey County, Joe Homen, dealer principal, Gentil Sena, Joe Enea, Premier Hyundai of Seaside in Carmel Valley, Calif. on April 8, 2024. (Photo/Hyundai)
April 10, 2024

CARMEL VALLEY, Calif., April 10, 2024 – Hyundai Motor America and Premier Hyundai of Seaside recently donated $20,000 to the Food Bank for Monterey County to support hunger relief initiatives in the local community. The donation is a part of Hyundai’s corporate social responsibility initiative, Hyundai Hope, which seeks to uplift the community by supporting programs that address food insecurity. A ceremonial check was presented to the organization in Carmel Valley, California.

“At Hyundai, our vision is Progress for Humanity, which means giving back to the communities where we live and work,” said Brandon Ramirez, director, corporate social responsibility, Hyundai Motor North America. “Food insecurity is a major issue that many families face, so Hyundai is proud to continue our partnership with Food Bank for Monterey County who is working to end this crisis in the community and provide nutritious meals to people in need.”

Read the full press release here.