The donation comes on the heels of another recent donation of 10 refrigerators earmarked for partner agencies of the Gleaners Community Food Bank from Rent-A-Center. Cost-cutting has prevented many food banks and other organizations from being able to afford high-quality appliances and other basic necessities.

In addition, a grassroots hunger-relief campaign is being staged across Rent-A-Center's 3000-plus U.S. stores throughout September. Dubbed "Soup to Nuts" and in support of Hunger Action Month, this virtual food drive leverages Rent-A-Center stores as collection points for cash donations. The donated funds will be distributed to food banks across the country at the conclusion of the month-long campaign.

"We appreciate Rent-A-Center's continued support," said Gerry Brisson, Senior Vice President of Advancement of Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan.

Rent-A-Center (NASDAQ: RCII), headquartered in Plano, Texas, operates more than 3,000 stores in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico. The company employs over 21,000 coworkers. Visit www.rentacenter.com for Rent-A-Center cost and pricing information as well as more information on the company's giving programs.