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Atmos Energy donates $2M to food banks

Oct 8, 2024 | 1:56 PM

PRESS RELEASE
Glasgow News 1

Atmos Energy is donating $2 million to food banks both in and outside of the commonwealth in response to Hunger Action Month with the goal of offering help in providing food security.

September was Hunger Action Month, a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about food insecurity and inspire action to combat hunger.

Food banks play a critical role in caring for vulnerable populations that face food supply inadequacy and nutritional instability, while also offering essential services such as nutrition education, advocacy, and assistance programs that address the root causes of hunger. Providing these nonprofit organizations with resources to collect, store, and distribute food to those in need is an essential part of Atmos Energy’s Fueling Safe and Thriving Communities initiative.

“It takes significant resources to fight hunger and address nutritional instability, so the goal of these dollars is to aid food banks who coordinate with local charities, schools, churches, and shelters to support individuals and families struggling to afford basic necessities,” said Mark Martin, Atmos Energy vice president of public affairs. “As Atmos Energy continues Fueling Safe and Thriving Communities, we are extremely proud to partner with local food banks and further their mission in the areas we serve.”

While Atmos Energy’s $2 million donation will be distributed across the 1,400 communities it serves, the following food banks are among the local organizations who received grants that will help Kentucky neighbors in these areas:

Feeding America
Owensboro Help Office
Ohio County Food Bank
Madisonville Salvation Army
Hopkinsville Salvation Army
Crittenden County Food Bank
Dawson Springs Food Bank
St Charles Food Bank
Paducah Salvation Army
Paducah Coop Ministry
Paducah Community Kitchen
Paducah Martha’s Vineyard
Mayfield Food Pantry
Bowling Green Salvation Army
Glasgow Community Relief Fund
Campbellsville Green River Ministries
Danville Salvations Army
Danville Backpack Kids
Shelbyville Serenity Center

Glasgow News 1 Journalist Michael Crimmins contributed to this article.

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