PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Suburban
Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of
propane, renewable propane, fuel oil and related products and
services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and
investor in low carbon fuel alternatives, has made a donation to
the Cradles to Crayons location in Philadelphia, which will allow the
organization to provide 1,000 children in need with kits containing
hygiene essentials, including, shampoo, body wash, toothbrushes,
toothpaste, hair combs, moisturizing lotion, and wipes. The company
has also donated SuburbanCares branded toy bears which will be
distributed with the kits.
"Through our SuburbanCares corporate initiatives, it's very
gratifying to give back to our local communities, especially
providing support to underserved children who need it most," said
Nandini Sankara, Spokesperson,
Suburban Propane. "Suburban Propane is proud to partner with
Cradles to Crayons in Philadelphia. It's a privilege to assist with
the distribution of essential hygiene items, along with our
SuburbanCares bears to local children in need during a time when
many families continue to be impacted by the COVID-19
pandemic."
This initiative is part of Suburban Propane's SuburbanCares
platform, which is dedicated to supporting community efforts across
its footprint in the United
States. Over the past year, Suburban Propane has undertaken
initiatives to feed healthcare professionals in some of the most
COVID-19 affected regions in the nation, including Houston, TX, Los
Angeles, CA, Tampa, FL and
Washington, DC; and throughout the
states of Illinois, Maryland, New
Jersey and New York.
"The children in our local communities living in poverty have
been disproportionately affected by Covid. More than ever, they
need support and access to basic resources," said Michal Smith, Executive Director, Cradles to
Crayons Philadelphia. "Thanks to our generous friends at Suburban
Propane, we're able to satisfy the basic hygienic-needs of 1,000
young Philadelphians. We're very grateful to Suburban Propane for
affording us the opportunity to make an impact in the communities
we serve."
About Suburban Propane:
Suburban Propane Partners,
L.P. (NYSE:SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable
propane, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a
marketer of natural gas and electricity and investor in low carbon
fuel alternatives, 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 Cradles to Crayons:
Cradles to Crayons provides
children from birth through age 12 who live in homeless or
low-income situations with the essential items they need to
thrive—at home, at school, and at play. Cradles to Crayons supplies
these items free of charge by engaging and connecting communities
that have with communities that need, collecting new
and like-new children's items through grassroots community drives
and corporate donations. Working through its network of hundreds of
nonprofit Social Service Partners, and supported by tens of
thousands of volunteers, Cradles to Crayons-Philadelphia
annually helps more than 70,000 children living in low-income and
homeless situations.
Cradles to Crayons has received a 4-star rating from Charity
Navigator for ten consecutive years, among only 1% of the more than
8,000 United States organizations
rated by the nation's largest independent charity evaluator. For
additional information, visit
http://www.cradlestocrayons.org/Philadelphia.
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