American Water & American Water Charitable Foundation As well As Essential Utilities Inc. to Donate Money as Part of COVID-19 Response

American Water & American Water Charitable Foundation Provide $100,000 to Feeding America COVID-19 Response Fund

“With the COVID-19 virus impacting our country nationwide, American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation are proud to help support Feeding America’s food banks during this unprecedented time in our country," said Walter Lynch, chief operating officer, American Water.

"We understand how critical life's necessities, like clean, safe water, are in our daily lives and in times of emergencies, and we hope this contribution can provide much needed assistance in communities throughout the country to help feed people affected by this virus."

“Giving back to the communities we serve is part of the culture at American Water and we are pleased to join forces and stand beside others who are doing their part to care for one another,” said Carrie Williams, president, American Water Charitable Foundation.

Utilizing Feeding America’s network of agencies, American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation will help food banks secure the resources they need to serve those impacted by COVID-19. As Feeding America continues to pack and distribute meals to people in need, the importance of ensuring food pantry and meal program availability has never been more crucial.

“We are grateful for the support of American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation,” said Dan Nisbet, vice president of development, Feeding America. “The Feeding America network of 200 food banks and 60,000 partner agencies is working tirelessly to aid and provide meal assistance to our most vulnerable neighbors - children, the elderly, families struggling with food insecurity and individuals facing job disruptions - throughout our nation during this unprecedented time. Thank you for your support and confidence in our work.”

Funding provided by American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation’s Disaster Relief Grant Program was directed to Feeding America’s COVID-19 Response Fund. For every dollar donated, Feeding America helps secure and distribute 12 pounds of food – the equivalent of 10 meals – through its nationwide network of food banks.

Essential Utilities Inc. to Donate $290,000 to Food Banks as Part of COVID-19 Response

The company will focus its funding on areas served by both Aqua and Peoples, including The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, multiple food banks in southeastern Pennsylvania and at least one food bank in each of the other nine states where Essential’s utilities serve customers.

“Leaders within our Aqua and Peoples utilities are focused on ensuring these funds make a local impact in the communities we serve,” Franklin added.

Essential reminds customers of Aqua and Peoples that there are assistance programs available to help those having trouble with their utility bills. If you or someone you know is an Aqua or Peoples residential utility customer in need of assistance, please call 877.987.2782 or email custservreply@aquaamerica.com for Aqua or call 1.800.764.0111 or email contactus@peoples-gas.com for Peoples.

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