In support of a “hunger free future” for the children of Cayman Islands, RBC Royal Bank recently donated $4,000 to the Feed Our Future Foundation, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide holistic nourishment to children in need.

Targeting school aged children, the organization’s programs and social activities are geared specifically toward solving the problem of child hunger, while supporting the intellectual nourishment of children within the Cayman Islands.

“RBC Royal Bank is pleased to make this donation to the Feed Our Future Foundation. We believe that our children are indeed the future, and they hold the keys to many solutions needed in our community and the world at large. No child should go hungry,” said Michael Munnings, Country Manager & Area Vice-President, RBC Royal Bank.

Grateful for the donation, Feed Our Future indicated that the financial contribution will make a major impact in the lives of the children they serve. Six dollars provides one school lunch to a child in need, while $1,000 can provide school lunches for a child in need for an entire school year.

Organization leaders further explained that hungry children are more likely to have low energy, be consistently late for or absent from school, hyperactive, disinterested, have trouble concentrating, with lower self-esteem, and lower social skills than their peers.

Kenisha Morgan-Taylor, Assistant Manager Products, Marketing & Channels, RBC Royal Bank, said, “We are hoping not only to donate funds annually going forward, but also to have our staff volunteer where possible.”

Morgan-Taylor also noted that partnerships with organizations like Feed Our Future, demonstrate RBC Royal Bank’s commitment to investing in education and youth development.