Clarien Bank’s 17th Annual Holiday GiveBack Campaign has been launched in support of local charity Meals on Wheels.

The charitable effort has raised more than $120,000 for Meals on Wheels, which delivers hundreds of freshly cooked, nourishing lunches four times a week across Bermuda.

Clarien is building on the campaign, which began in 2010.

Meals on Wheels provides support to the sick, elderly and disabled. Their home delivery service provides a reassuring daytime check in for recipients.

All donations for the Clarien Holiday GiveBack Programme must be received by 4pm on Sunday, December 31, with the Clarien Foundation matching all donations up to $10,000.

Michael DeCouto, Clarien’s EVP, chief digital and marketing officer, said: “This holiday season, we ask the entire community to spread more joy by donating what you can to the GiveBack campaign.

“As the cost of food continues to increase globally and local community resources are in high demand, your donation will help support the important work of our friends at Meals on Wheels.

”We truly appreciate the community’s generosity as we collectively support our neighbours during this season of giving.”

In addition to donations, teamwork is an integral part of the Meals on Wheels organisation.

Jason Powell, president of Meals on Wheels said: “Demand for our services increases during the holiday period and the money raised through the GiveBack programme enables us to provide the additional resources required to meet this need. We greatly appreciate the generous support of Clarien Bank and the entire community as we deliver over 240 meals to MOW clients.”

“We are also grateful for the volunteer help of Clarien employees at this busy time of year and for the platform provided by Clarien to raise awareness of the needs of our organisation through this season.

“On behalf of Meals on Wheels and the people we serve, I’d like to thank Clarien Bank and the entire community for your commitment to helping us provide such a vital service to our neighbours in need.”