The MolinaCares Accord Donates $20,000 to ECHO Inc. in Support of Local Food Bank Serving those in Need in San Juan County
The MolinaCares Accord Donates $20,000 to ECHO Inc. in Support of Local Food Bank Serving those in Need in San Juan County
Media Contact: Caroline Zubieta, Caroline.Zubieta@molinahealthcare.com, 562-951-1588
FARMINGTON, N.M. April 30, 2021 – The MolinaCares Accord (“MolinaCares”), in collaboration with Molina Healthcare of New Mexico, donated $20,000 to ECHO Inc. in support of the ECHO Food Bank, serving those in need in San Juan County.
Funds will go to support emergency rent and utilities assistance, food boxes, hygiene kits and infant boxes, as well as a backpack program that provides packaged, kid-friendly food to area elementary school pantries. Funds will also support volunteer and job programs.
“We are grateful for MolinaCares and their donation,” said Nanette Pinckney, chief executive officer of ECHO. “It allows us to give those in need access to the assistance and services they need.”
About MolinaCares Accord
Established by Molina Healthcare, Inc., The MolinaCares Accord oversees a community investment platform created to improve the health and well-being of disadvantaged populations by funding meaningful, measurable, and innovative programs and solutions that improve health, life, and living in local communities. The MolinaCares Accord funds such measures through The Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation Inc., a 501(c)(3) established in 2020 by Molina Healthcare, Inc.