MOORESTOWN, NJ (December 8, 2009) - In Michigan, it is estimated that a million people in any given year, need help with purchasing food and as a result go to a local emergency food provider for help. Over 400 agencies throughout 22 counties rely on the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan to stock their shelves. This year the agencies are also experiencing anywhere from a 15-40% increase in clients from last year.

As the winter season arrives, utility prices are also on the increase and more people are faced with the difficult choice of heating their homes, or buying food.  With community involvement, partnerships and overall support, much can be done to fight hunger and to help our neighbors in need.

To show their support of this most worthy organization, more than a dozen employees of Masco Bath visited the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan and received a warm welcome as well as a tour of the facility from Food Bank Vice President Kara Ross and Development Coordinator Tracy Fowler-Johnston.

Masco Bath President Chris Yankowich (front left) happily presents Food Bank Vice President Kara Ross (front right) with a $5,000 donation to help assist the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan in helping the numerous families around the area. A host of Masco Bath employees were also on hand to show their support.

Also during the visit, Masco Bath's President Chris Yankowich presented Kara Ross with a check for $5,000.

"One of our company goals is to do our part in supporting our community through wonderful organizations such as the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan. We realize the economy has been difficult on many families and we are confident the donation will assist the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan in carrying on continued good works,"  said Chris Yankowich, president of Masco Bath of Moorestown, N.J.

Masco Bath of Moorestown, N.J. (www.mascobath.com) produces showers, tub showers, soaking tubs, air tubs and whirlpools as well as a vast line of utility sinks and laundry tubs. The company unites two strong industry brands, Aqua Glass and ASB. Aqua Glass is one of the largest suppliers of bathing fixtures in the United States and ASB is a leader in do-it-yourself bath and shower products.

Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS), parent company of Aqua Glass, ASB and Masco Bath, is one of the world's largest manufacturers of brand-name consumer products for the home and family, including Behr paint, Delta and Hansgrohe faucets, bath and shower fixtures, KraftMaid and Merillat cabinets, Milgard windows and doors and Verve lighting systems.  Masco is also a leading provider of services that include the installation of insulation and other building products through Masco Contractor Services and Masco Home Services.  Visit www.masco.com for more information on the Masco family of brands.

For information on how to help support the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, over contact Tracy Fowler-Johnston at tfjohnston@feedingamerica.org or (810) 239-4441.