American Water Charitable Foundation and New Jersey American Water Donate $50,000 Towards Food Insecurity
Contributions made to five organizations battling hunger across the State.
CAMDEN, N.J. – JAN. 11, 2024 – The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., and New Jersey American Water together provided a total of $50,000 in donations last month to five non-profit organizations that are battling food insecurity throughout the company’s service area.
“We are incredibly grateful for the support provided by the American Water Charitable Foundation and New Jersey American Water,” Torrina Bennett-Michael, Director of External Affairs of The Community Food Bank of New Jersey, who is one of the five recipients. “With this donation and New Jersey American Water’s year-round support of our events, we can continue to strengthen our efforts in providing vital assistance to over 530,000 people within our 15-county service area who face hunger.”
“At New Jersey American Water, our commitment extends far beyond delivering quality service,” stated Mark McDonough, President of New Jersey American Water and Board Member of the American Water Charitable Foundation. “We take immense pride in our role within the communities we serve. Partnering with our local New Jersey food banks, we are able to support and serve the needs of our customers by actively combatting this critical issue of food insecurity.”
Five organizations across New Jersey American Water’s footprint received donations totaling $50,000 last month:
- The Community Food Bank of New Jersey
- The Food Bank of South Jersey
- FulFill NJ: Food Bank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties
- Mercer Street Friends Food Bank
- Norwescap
Carrie Williams, President of the American Water Charitable Foundation added, “the American Water Charitable Foundation is proud to partner with New Jersey American Water and support its commitment to local food banks throughout the state. This initiative aligns with our strategic focus on Communities, ensuring we get dollars to where they are needed most.”
Funding from the American Water Charitable Foundation was provided through the Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program's State Strategic Impact grant. State Strategic Impact grants support high-impact projects and initiatives that enrich local relationships and strengthen communities served by American Water.
For more information about food insecurity and to locate a food bank near you, visit www.feedingamerica.org.
About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.
About American Water Charitable Foundation
The American Water Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides a formal way to demonstrate the company’s ongoing commitment to be a good neighbor, citizen, and contributor to the communities where American Water and its employees live, work and operate. For more information, visit amwater.com/awcf.
About New Jersey American Water
New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.8 million people. For more information, visit www.newjerseyamwater.com and follow New Jersey American Water on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X (formerly Twitter).
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New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.8 million people. For more information, visit www.newjerseyamwater.com and follow New Jersey American Water on Twitter and Facebook.
CAMDEN, N.J. – JAN. 11, 2024 – The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., and New Jersey American Water together provided a total of $50,000 in donations last month to five non-profit organizations that are battling food insecurity throughout the company’s service area.
“We are incredibly grateful for the support provided by the American Water Charitable Foundation and New Jersey American Water,” Torrina Bennett-Michael, Director of External Affairs of The Community Food Bank of New Jersey, who is one of the five recipients. “With this donation and New Jersey American Water’s year-round support of our events, we can continue to strengthen our efforts in providing vital assistance to over 530,000 people within our 15-county service area who face hunger.”
“At New Jersey American Water, our commitment extends far beyond delivering quality service,” stated Mark McDonough, President of New Jersey American Water and Board Member of the American Water Charitable Foundation. “We take immense pride in our role within the communities we serve. Partnering with our local New Jersey food banks, we are able to support and serve the needs of our customers by actively combatting this critical issue of food insecurity.”
Five organizations across New Jersey American Water’s footprint received donations totaling $50,000 last month:
- The Community Food Bank of New Jersey
- The Food Bank of South Jersey
- FulFill NJ: Food Bank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties
- Mercer Street Friends Food Bank
- Norwescap
Carrie Williams, President of the American Water Charitable Foundation added, “the American Water Charitable Foundation is proud to partner with New Jersey American Water and support its commitment to local food banks throughout the state. This initiative aligns with our strategic focus on Communities, ensuring we get dollars to where they are needed most.”
Funding from the American Water Charitable Foundation was provided through the Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program's State Strategic Impact grant. State Strategic Impact grants support high-impact projects and initiatives that enrich local relationships and strengthen communities served by American Water.
For more information about food insecurity and to locate a food bank near you, visit www.feedingamerica.org.
About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.
About American Water Charitable Foundation
The American Water Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides a formal way to demonstrate the company’s ongoing commitment to be a good neighbor, citizen, and contributor to the communities where American Water and its employees live, work and operate. For more information, visit amwater.com/awcf.
About New Jersey American Water
New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.8 million people. For more information, visit www.newjerseyamwater.com and follow New Jersey American Water on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X (formerly Twitter).
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New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.8 million people. For more information, visit www.newjerseyamwater.com and follow New Jersey American Water on Twitter and Facebook.