NRG and Reliant Support Houston-Area Food Banks Impacted by Hurricane Beryl with $100,000 Commitment
July 30 2024 - 12:00PM
Business Wire
— 10 local food-focused nonprofits receive
$10,000 to help with food supply, weather preparation and
resiliency —
NRG and Reliant are providing $100,000 to local food banks and
nonprofits to support Houstonians in need following Hurricane
Beryl. The storm’s significant impact on the Greater Houston
community brought into focus how much our neighbors depend on these
organizations, which continue to experience increased demand. Ten
nonprofits will each receive $10,000.
“Many smaller neighborhood food pantries were hit hard by
Hurricane Beryl – either from the tremendous need for food or from
being impacted by the storm itself with power outages, wind damage
and flooding. As a result, these pantries now need to restock their
food supply,” said Rasesh Patel, president, NRG Consumer. “Houston
is our hometown, and it is during times like these when we must
come together to support our neighbors. With this $100,000
commitment, we are supporting critical organizations that provide a
lifesaving service for vulnerable populations so they can continue
to make a difference – one meal at a time.”
NRG and Reliant have longstanding relationships with a variety
of food banks and food-focused nonprofits throughout the Houston
area. In addition to the monetary donation, NRG employees will also
participate in volunteer events with some of the recipient
organizations in the coming weeks to help with needs such as
sorting and stocking food or packing meals.
Organizations each receiving $10,000 include:
- East Harris County Empowerment
Council
- Tejano Center for Community Concerns
- YMCA International Food Pantry
“Houstonians are no strangers to hurricanes and severe weather
events, but the effects of Hurricane Beryl were especially
difficult for vulnerable residents, who are more severely impacted
by loss of food, wages and childcare,” said Beth Harp, CEO, Kids’
Meals, Inc. “Our longstanding partnership with NRG and Reliant has
helped Kids’ Meals grow to what the organization is today. With
this donation, we can take extra care to ensure that in the event
of another storm, we are sufficiently prepared and can continue to
support families with the resources they need.”
This announcement is part of NRG’s $2 million commitment from
earlier this month that provides near- and long-term disaster
relief following the immediate devastation of Hurricane Beryl. That
commitment includes $1.3 million to support customers and increase
funding to the CARE (Community Assistance by Reliant Energy)
program, which provides bill-pay assistance through social service
agencies. The remaining funding directly supported the four-county
Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund, local charitable programs and
impacted NRG employees.
About NRG
NRG Energy, Inc. is a leading energy and home services company
powered by people and our passion for a smarter, cleaner, and more
connected future. A Fortune 500 company operating in the United
States and Canada, NRG delivers innovative solutions that help
people, organizations, and businesses achieve their goals while
also advocating for competitive energy markets and customer choice.
More information is available at www.nrg.com. Connect with NRG on
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About Reliant, an NRG company
Reliant makes power personal - that's why homes and businesses
trust Reliant not only as a provider of electricity, but also as a
pillar of support in the communities we serve. From a best-in-class
app to breakthrough innovations, Reliant is recognized nationally
for outstanding customer service and as the leader in the evolving
energy space with offerings that span from EV solutions to solar
insights to smart home experiences. As part of NRG Energy, Inc., a
Fortune 500 energy and home services company, our purpose is to
power a brighter future together, one that is safe, smart and
sustainable. For more information about Reliant, visit reliant.com
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