The CMA CGM Foundation Announces Sixth Consecutive Year of its “Giving Across North America” initiative, in partnership with The Salvation Army

Today, the CMA CGM Foundation announced the launch of its sixth consecutive “Giving Across North America” initiative, in partnership with The Salvation Army. On November 19, Tanya Saadé Zeenny, President of the CMA CGM Foundation, met with Colonel James Betts, National Chief Secretary of Salvation Army, Meghan Foley, National Emergency Disaster Services Director, and Jaime Joswick, National Director of Corporate Relations, to formally renew their partnership that supports vulnerable individuals and families in five cities across the United States. This year’s edition, supported by 200 staff members from the CMA CGM Group, will enable the distribution of more than 500,000 meals—fresh produce, pantry staples, and hot meals—to households facing food insecurity.

The campaign launched in early November with special Thanksgiving distributions at Salvation Army centers in Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and Norfolk. These events provided fresh fruits and vegetables, food baskets, and turkeys for individuals, families, and senior citizens in need. Thanks to the commitment of CMA CGM, American President Lines, Fenix Marine Services, and CEVA Logistics staff members approximately 5,000 individuals have been able to celebrate the holiday season with dignity, enjoying nutritious meals within their communities and in the comfort of their homes.

Tanya Saadé Zeenny, President of the CMA CGM Foundation, stated, "CMA CGM is not just a business. Through our Foundation, we are committed to supporting the communities in which we operate across the United States. This marks the sixth year of our partnership with The Salvation Army, helping provide essential assistance to thousands of families, especially during the holiday season.”

“We are grateful for the CMA CGM Foundation’s ongoing partnership," said The Salvation Army National Commander Commissioner Merle Heatwole. "Together, we are addressing the pressing challenge of food insecurity while bringing hope and nutritious meals to hundreds of thousands of families in communities across the country.”

Now in its sixth year, the “Giving Across North America” initiative has evolved into a comprehensive campaign running from November 2025 through August 2026. It includes monthly nutritional support programs, weekly food distributions, and special holiday events to ensure families have regular access to essential resources throughout the year.

This year, the partnership has been enhanced with additional logistics support. The Foundation will provide The Salvation Army with logistics services free of charge, leveraging the Group’s global shipping and supply chain expertise. A dedicated task force will coordinate all CMA CGM Group entities, including CEVA Logistics, Fenix Marine Services, American President Lines, and CMA CGM shipping, to respond swiftly to The Salvation Army’s needs. Together, the two organizations will strengthen relief operations and food aid initiatives across the U.S., ensuring that essential goods reach communities in need efficiently and on time.

• Houston: A total of 600 boxes filled with Thanksgiving staples already distributed, equivalent to roughly 21,600 meals. CMA CGM Foundation aims to distribute approximately 100,000 meals to Houston residents.
• New York: Distributions began with kick-off event on November 13th. CMA CGM Foundation aims to distribute roughly 100,000 meals to New York residents.
• Miami: Over 300 bags of Thanksgiving food already distributed, equivalent to approximately 1,800 meals. CMA CGM Foundation aims to distribute roughly 100,000 meals to Miami residents.
• Los Angeles:1,500 turkeys and bags of Thanksgiving food already distributed, equivalent to roughly 6,000 meals. CMA CGM Foundation aims to distribute approximately 100,000 meals to Los Angeles residents through 2026.
• Norfolk: Thanksgiving support will enable roughly 2,800 individuals to celebrate the holiday season with nutritious meals in their homes. CMA CGM Foundation aims to distribute approximately 100,000 meals to Norfolk residents through 2026.

The CMA CGM Foundation is deeply committed to supporting communities across the United States through a wide range of humanitarian and social initiatives. The Foundation's Giving Across North America initiative, carried out in partnership with The Salvation Army, provides vital assistance to those in need. Since 2023, the Foundation has also supported the American Red Cross’ Annual Disaster Giving Program, offering critical financial and logistical resources to strengthen emergency response efforts. Through its Containers of Hope program, which provides free shipping for humanitarian aid, the Foundation has enabled Americares to deliver more than 600 tonnes of essential medicines and medical supplies to over 20 countries, ensuring life-saving relief reaches the people and places that need it most.

Founded in 1978 by Jacques Saadé and led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group has grown into a global leader in sea, land, air, and logistics solutions. Present in the United States since the late 1980s, the Group established its North America headquarters in Norfolk, Va., in 2005. Today, it ranks among the top carriers in the U.S. and Canada, operating 51 services, 106 weekly port calls, and managing six terminals. Through CEVA Logistics, headquartered in Houston, TX, CMA CGM handles extensive freight and warehousing operations across North America. Its air cargo division, based in Chicago, IL, operates two Boeing 777F on transpacific routes. Meanwhile, its subsidiary American President Lines, with 10 U.S.-flagged vessels, continues a 175-year partnership with the U.S. government, ensuring secure maritime transport.