WHIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On
Wednesday, September 2nd,
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide
distributor of propane, fuel oil and related products and services,
as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity, delivered
over 850 total Whataburger meals to Houston Methodist Hospital in
Houston, Texas.
This initiative is part of the SuburbanCares corporate pillar,
which highlights Suburban Propane's continued dedication to giving
back to local communities throughout its 41-state footprint.
Suburban Propane has undertaken similar initiatives to support
frontline healthcare workers in some of the most affected COVID-19
regions across the country, including: Chicago, Illinois; throughout the Greater Baltimore area, Maryland; New
Brunswick, New Jersey; Syracuse,
New York; Washington D.C.;
and most recently, Tampa,
Florida.
"We would like to take this time to recognize and thank all
Houston Methodist medical and non-medical staff working around the
clock to help the local community in these uncertain times," said
Nandini Sankara, Spokesperson for
Suburban Propane. "We are grateful to Whataburger for their
collaboration in support of these great healthcare workers in
Houston."
"Frontline healthcare workers are true everyday heroes, and they
need our support now more than ever as they work tirelessly to
serve the Houston community," said
Whataburger Regional Director of Operations Jeff Foster.
"Whataburger is proud to partner with Suburban Propane to show our
most sincere gratitude and provide a warm meal to the brave men and
women at Houston Methodist Hospital – Texas Medical Center."
"We are truly grateful when our frontline workers receive thanks
and donations of meals," says Roberta
Schwartz, Executive Vice President of Houston Methodist
Hospital. "They are heroes in this pandemic, and it's so heartening
to see their dedication appreciated. These meals provide a great
morale boost."
Additional information on Suburban Propane's nationwide COVID-19
relief efforts can be found at
https://www.suburbanpropane.com/.
About Suburban Propane
Suburban Propane Partners,
L.P., is a nationwide distributor of propane, fuel oil and related
products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and
electricity, servicing over 1 million customers through its 700
locations across 41 states. The company proudly celebrated 90 years
of innovation, growth and quality service in 2018. The brand is
currently focused on three core elements including Suburban
Commitment - showcasing the company's 90+ year legacy of
flexibility, reliability and dependability, Suburban Cares -
highlighting dedication to serving local communities across the
nation and Go Green with Suburban
Propane - promoting the affordable, clean burning and versatile
nature of propane as a bridge to a green energy future. Suburban
Propane is a New York Stock Exchange listed limited partnership
headquartered in Whippany, NJ. For
additional information on Suburban Propane, please visit
http://www.suburbanpropane.com/.
About Whataburger:
Whataburger has focused on its
fresh, made-to-order burgers and friendly customer service since
1950 when Harmon Dobson opened the
first Whataburger as a small roadside burger stand in Corpus Christi, Texas. Today, the company is
headquartered in San Antonio,
Texas, with more than 830 locations in 10 states and sales
of more than $2.5 billion annually.
Whataburger has 46,000 Family Members (employees) and
more than 14 million customers who like to customize their
Whataburgers just the way they like it. Whataburger is
currently hiring restaurant leaders and offers
competitive salaries, benefits and training.
Visit whataburger.com for more information.
About Houston Methodist:
Houston Methodist comprises a
leading academic medical center in the Texas Medical Center and six
community hospitals serving the Greater
Houston area. Each hospital is staffed by committed
personnel who exemplify our I CARE values: integrity, compassion,
accountability, respect and excellence. Patient safety, quality and
service are our highest priorities.
Houston Methodist Hospital, the system's flagship, is
consistently listed among U.S. News & World
Report's best hospitals, and we extend that same
level of quality care across the system. Other available centers
include Houston Methodist Emergency Care Centers, the Houston
Methodist Imaging Center, the Houston Methodist Breast Care
Center and the Houston Methodist Outpatient Center.
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