BUFFALO, N.Y., Sept. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank announced today that it will make a contribution of $300,000 to the American Red Cross to assist victims of Hurricanes Irma and Maria and the earthquake in Mexico. M&T will also match all contributions made to the American Red Cross by its employees, directors and retirees for up to an additional $100,000. M&T made a previous donation of $150,000 and a commitment for $100,000 in matching funds for relief efforts related to Hurricane Harvey.

M&T Bank will accept contributions from the public benefitting the American Red Cross at any of its more than 775 branches across New York, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.

"Our thoughts continue to be with those victimized by this series of natural disasters," said M&T Bank Chairman and CEO Robert G. Wilmers. "The number of communities experiencing devastation continues to rise, as does the need for relief. We are proud to again mobilize our employees, associates, and customers to aid the American Red Cross' efforts."

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About M&T Bank
M&T Bank Corporation (NYSE: MTB) ("M&T") is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York.  M&T's principal banking subsidiary, M&T Bank, operates banking offices in New York, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.  Trust-related services are provided by M&T's Wilmington Trust-affiliated companies and by M&T Bank.

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