Allen Insurance and Financial has earned the full $10,000 Make More Happen Award from Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance in recognition of the agency’s ongoing support of AIO Food & Energy Assistance (AIO), a nonprofit providing low-barrier access to food, energy, and diaper assistance across Knox County.
The award initially included a $5,000 donation, with the opportunity to double it through an online campaign. Thanks to overwhelming community support, the 500-vote threshold was met, unlocking the full $10,000 for AIO’s essential programs.
“We’re incredibly grateful to our community for stepping up to help us reach this goal,” said Jill Lang, marketing director at Allen Insurance and Financial. “This donation will go a long way in supporting AIO’s work, especially during the most challenging times of the year.”
Each week, more than 450 families rely on the AIO food market, and 750 students benefit from the weekend meals program. In 2024 alone, AIO provided over 500 energy assistance gifts to help local families stay warm without sacrificing meals.
Allen Insurance and Financial has long supported AIO through fundraising, volunteerism, and outreach. This year alone, nearly 2,400 pounds of food have been collected and $39,000 raised to help sustain AIO’s vital services.
The Make More Happen Awards recognize independent insurance agencies across the U.S. for their commitment to nonprofit partners. Allen Insurance and Financial is among 36 agencies selected in 2025, with Liberty Mutual and Safeco donating up to $360,000 in total.
