As we enter the holiday season, the board of directors of the National Fuel Gas Company Foundation (Foundation), the charitable giving arm of National Fuel Gas Company (National Fuel), is pleased to announce recently approved Foundation grants totaling $75,000. Each year, the Foundation awards grants aimed at reducing food insecurity and enhancing winter-safety preparation.
“Food insecurity and hunger are experienced by many individuals within the communities we serve,” said David P. Bauer, Foundation President and President and CEO of National Fuel. “We are proud to support the food banks across our service territory whose work is both important and impactful.”
National Fuel annually provides funding to the following food banks:
- FeedMore WNY
- Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania
- Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
- Mercer County Food Bank
The Foundation regularly supports disaster and emergency service nonprofits, including American Red Cross chapters across Western New York and Northwest Pennsylvania. In addition, National Fuel continues its longtime support for Code Blue, the critical Buffalo and Erie County, N.Y., emergency cold-weather safety plan that provides transportation, shelter and warm meals to individuals experiencing homelessness from Nov. 15 through March 15.
“Western New York and Northwest Pennsylvania are prone to severe winter weather, weather-related disasters and other emergencies. Partnerships with our American Red Cross chapters and Code Blue are essential as they help numerous people experiencing crisis or hardship access much needed support services,” Bauer said.
Additionally, National Fuel employees regularly volunteer at many of these nonprofit organizations as well as for other agencies across the Company’s footprint. In addition, employees participate in holiday collection drives that benefit veterans, families in need of assistance and individuals experiencing homelessness.
To learn more about the Foundation and its giving process, visit www.nationalfuel.com/corporate/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.