Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE: CLF) today announced that it is making financial contributions to food banks near its operating locations totaling $20,000 from its corporate Foundation.

“Local food banks have been under significant pressure as they try to meet the basic food needs of an increasing number of clients,” said Dana Byrne, Cliffs’ vice president of public and environmental affairs. “The economic downturn has increased the demand at local food banks, and Cliffs wants to do its part and provide some assistance where the Company has operations.”

In Minnesota, checks were distributed through Hunger Solutions. The Silver Bay Food Shelf will receive $1,000; the Hibbing Salvation Army will receive $1,500; the Hibbing Area Food Shelf will receive $1,500; the Virginia Salvation Army will receive $1,000 and the Babbitt Food Shelf will receive $1,000 for a total of $6,000 to help stock pantry shelves and provide support to families in need.

Donations are also being made at the Company’s operations in Michigan, West Virginia, and Cleveland. Contributions will be conveyed to the food banks by the end of the current year.

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