Charitable Donation to Support 52 Local
Organizations
Additional PG&E Funding Supports Food
Banks' Emergency Preparedness
OAKLAND,
Calif., Sept. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The
PG&E Corporation Foundation (The PG&E Foundation) is
providing $1.3 million to local food
banks, tribal food banks and senior meal programs to help feed
individuals and families struggling with food insecurity.
The contribution is the equivalent of approximately 2.67 million
meals for individuals and families in need. The funding will
support 52 food distribution organizations representing 45 counties
in Pacific Gas and Electric Company's (PG&E) service area.
The contribution comes during Hunger Action Month, a nationwide
effort to raise awareness about hunger in America and inspire
action to combat it. According to the California Association of
Food Banks, while California
produces nearly half of the nation's fruits and vegetables, on
average, one in five residents do not know where their next meal
will come from. Communities of color face even higher levels of
hunger.
"PG&E has been a consistent major supporter of Community
Action's North State Food Bank for the last half decade. Through
their generous support the North State Food Bank has increased its
cold storage capacity and supply of fresh and stable foods that are
distributed throughout our 8,000 square-mile service region. Their
support has been great towards increasing the food bank's
purchasing power and for the hundreds of families who receive food,
creating a greater collaborative impact for our communities," said
Timothy Hawkins, CEO, Community
Action of Butte County.
"We're grateful for our ongoing partnership with food banks and
meal distribution organizations that provide a critical safety net
to families struggling to make ends meet. These local food support
organizations fulfill a critical role in ensuring individuals and
families are fed, can lead a healthy life and reach their full
potential," said Carla Peterman,
Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, PG&E Corporation
and Chari of The PG&E Corporation Foundation Board.
Grant amounts consider county poverty and unemployment levels,
using the California Department of Social Services' formula, to
promote equity among counties with higher need.
Supporting Emergency Preparedness
In addition to the support for local food banks throughout
PG&E's service area, the company has agreements with 25 local
food banks in high fire-risk areas to provide food replacement
during and up to three days after a Public Safety Power Shutoff
(PSPS). These PSPS events may be called when dry, windy weather is
forecast, and PG&E may need to turn off power in certain areas
to prevent wildfires and keep customers safe.
You can find a local food bank in your county here. Check with
your local food bank to learn if they have income restrictions.
Food is available why supplies last.
Meals on Wheels delivers meals to seniors enrolled in the
program. Seniors who are enrolled and experience a PSPS will
receive an extra meal for each day of a PSPS outage. You can enroll
in a Meals on Wheels in your area.
PG&E also opens Community Resource Centers during PSPS
events to provide basic supplies, charging stations and information
to customers. Transportation support and hotel accommodations and
discounts may also be available. You can learn more here and
sign up for outage alerts.
About PG&E
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a
subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG), is a combined
natural gas and electric utility serving more than sixteen million
people across 70,000 square miles in Northern and Central California. For more information,
visit pge.com and pge.com/news
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