CAMP HILL, Pa. (Dec. 9, 2025) — Food banks in nine U.S. states are receiving $130,000 — up to $10,000 each — from the United Concordia Dental Charitable Fund to help individuals struggling with food insecurity.

According to Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap study released in 2025, 100% of counties and congressional districts in the United States are home to people facing hunger. The report also found that 86% of counties with the highest food insecurity, a condition where at least one household member lacks access to enough food due to limited money or other resources, are rural and more than 2 out of 5 people facing hunger are unlikely to qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

“Strong communities start with healthy individuals, and nutrition is a pivotal building block for achieving optimal oral and overall health,” said Ed Shellard, DMD, president and CEO, United Concordia Dental. “With more families facing food insecurity, many are turning to food banks for help. Our annual contribution supports these organizations in their work to combat hunger and expand food access, nourishing the health of the people and neighborhoods where we live and work.”

United Concordia made donations to the following organizations:

Arizona

• St. Mary’s Food Bank, Phoenix

California

• Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, San Diego
• San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, San Francisco

Colorado

• Food Bank of the Rockies, Denver

Florida

• Feeding Northeast Florida, Jacksonville

Georgia

• America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, Savannah

New Mexico

• Roadrunner Food Bank, Albuquerque

Pennsylvania

• Philabundance, Philadelphia
• Share Food Program, Philadelphia

Texas

• North Texas Food Bank, Plano
• San Antonio Food Bank, San Antonio

Virginia

• Feed More, Richmond
• Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore, Norfolk
• Armed Services YMCA of Hampton Roads — Patriot’s Pantry, Virginia Beach

Since 2020, United Concordia has given a total of $600,000 to food banks in 11 states.

For more information about United Concordia’s commitment to helping those in need, visit Caring for Our Community on UnitedConcordia.com. Sign up to get the latest company news.

Contact:

Suzanne Cibotti
United Concordia Dental
717-260-7549
suzanne.cibotti@ucci.com

Leilyn Perri
Highmark Health
717-302-4243
leilyn.perri@highmarkhealth.org