The board of directors of the National Fuel Gas Company Foundation (Foundation), the charitable giving arm of National Fuel Gas Company (National Fuel), recently approved grants totaling $137,500 to support organizations addressing food insecurity, disaster relief, emergency shelter and other critical needs across New York and Pennsylvania.
“The Foundation is proud to continue supporting organizations that provide critical resources to people and families across our communities,” said David P. Bauer, president and CEO of National Fuel and president of the Foundation. “We’re grateful for their work and pleased to support their continued impact.”
In response to continued community need, the Foundation approved $55,000 in grants to food banks and pantries serving communities throughout our service territory in New York and Pennsylvania.
National Fuel’s support includes funding for:
- FeedMore WNY
- Hearts for the Homeless
- Heart, Love & Soul
- Susan Center
- Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
- Mercer County Food Bank
- Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania
The Foundation also continues its long-standing partnerships with disaster and emergency service organizations, approving $27,500 for American Red Cross chapters in New York and Pennsylvania. The American Red Cross of Western New York will receive $15,000, while the American Red Cross of Northwestern Pennsylvania will receive $12,500 to support disaster relief services.
The Foundation also approved $30,000 for the Western New York Coalition for the Homeless to support Code Blue, an emergency response initiative serving Buffalo and Erie County. Code Blue provides safe shelter, food and supportive services to people experiencing homelessness and others in need during harsh winter weather when temperatures fall below 32 degrees.
Additionally, a $25,000 grant was approved for Heart, Love & Soul to support an expansion and renovation of its food pantry in Niagara Falls. Growing demand for food assistance has placed pressure on the organization’s existing pantry, with meal distribution increasing 135 percent between 2021 and 2025. The renovation will expand the pantry by 78 percent, more than double the existing waiting area and create a new front entrance.
To learn more about the Foundation and its giving process, visit www.nationalfuel.com/corporate/national-fuel-gas-company-foundation/.
About the National Fuel Gas Company Foundation: The National Fuel Gas Company Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private foundation funded entirely by National Fuel through shareholder funds to better establish National Fuel’s commitment to the community. Foundation focus areas include Community Enrichment & Safety, Education, Environmental Stewardship and Veteran Services.