THUNDER BAY, ON, June 6, 2012 /CNW/ - TD Bank Group has donated $10,000 to the Canadian Red Cross in response to appeals for support of residents affected by flooding in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

"This is a challenging time for our customers, employees and community affected by the destructive effects of flooding," said Stephen Inskip, District Vice President, TD Canada Trust, Superior North District. "Our hope is that this donation, combined with the relief efforts of the Red Cross, will give residents the immediate support they need."

TD is directing its donation to the Canadian Red Cross and will also accept donations in branches on behalf of the Canadian Red Cross from June 6 - July 6, 2012 to support recovery efforts for community members grappling with the effects of the floods.

Assistance is available to TD customers during difficult times. Customers are asked to contact their local branch or call 1-866-222-3456.

TD Insurance is also there to support its customers, assisting those impacted in the Thunder Bay area. Customers who would like to report a claim can call 1-866-454-8910. Customers who have already reported a claim can contact their claims analyst with any questions.

About TD Bank Group

The Toronto-Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively known as TD Bank Group (TD). TD is the sixth largest bank in North America by branches and serves approximately 22 million customers in four key businesses operating in a number of locations in key financial centres around the globe: Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking, including TD Canada Trust and TD Auto Finance Canada; Wealth and Insurance, including TD Waterhouse, an investment in TD Ameritrade, and TD Insurance; U.S. Personal and Commercial Banking, including TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, and TD Auto Finance U.S.; and Wholesale Banking, including TD Securities. TD also ranks among the world's leading online financial services firms, with approximately 8 million online customers. TD had CDN$773 billion in assets on April 30, 2012.The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades under the symbol "TD" on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges.