Paycom employees help address food insecurity during Hunger Action Month
Paycom Software, Inc. (NYSE: PAYC) (“Paycom”), a leading provider of comprehensive, cloud-based human capital management software, donated a total of $32,500 to the East Texas Food Bank and Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. The donation was made possible through Paycom’s employee giving program and company match.
“We’re proud to support local Texas and Oklahoma food banks, especially during Hunger Action Month,” said Shane Hadlock, chief client and technology officer at Paycom. “Thanks to the generosity of our team members, Paycom is making a difference in our communities by providing nutritious food and helping combat food insecurity.”
Paycom’s contribution will provide meals for people in the 26 Texas counties served by the East Texas Food Bank and the 53 counties served by the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma.
According to Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap study, 235,670 in East Texas are food insecure and 413,830 people in central and western Oklahoma.
“We are so thankful for this incredible donation from Paycom to help our hungry neighbors in East Texas,” said David Emerson, CEO of the East Texas Food Bank. “We know employees have a choice as to where their dollars go and we are grateful they wanted to support our mission of fighting hunger and feeding hope in our region.”
The Paycom employee giving program gives to many local and national causes, supporting youth programming, mental health treatment, programs for individuals with disabilities and more. Paycom selects a wide range of nonprofits every year, allowing employees to donate to organizations that align with their values.