New Jersey American Water Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation 2024 State Strategic Grantees

CAMDEN, N.J. – NOV. 22, 2024 – New Jersey American Water and 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., announced today that the Foundation has awarded a combined total of $25,000 in State Strategic Impact grants to five non-profit organizations that are battling food insecurity throughout New Jersey.

Torrina Bennett-Michael, Director of External Affairs at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, expressed profound gratitude for the support from the American Water Charitable Foundation and New Jersey American Water. As one of the five recipients, she stated, "This donation, coupled with the year-round support from New Jersey American Water for our events, enables us to enhance our efforts in providing essential assistance to nearly 675,000 individuals in our 15-county service area who are facing hunger."

"At New Jersey American Water, our commitment goes beyond providing quality service," said Mark McDonough, President of New Jersey American Water and Board Member of the American Water Charitable Foundation. "Food security and water security go hand in hand. We are proud to provide clean safe reliable water to our customers’ taps and we are happy to support our community food banks in their mission to provide healthy nutritious food to residents in our service areas throughout the state.”

Five organizations across New Jersey American Water’s footprint received donations totaling $25,000:

• Community FoodBank 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, stated, “We are thrilled to collaborate with New Jersey American Water to support local food banks across the state. This year's initiative underscores our commitment to community welfare by directing essential funds to the areas in greatest need."

Funding provided by the American Water Charitable Foundation was provided through the 2024 Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program's State Strategic Impact grant. State Strategic Impact grants support high-impact projects and throughout American Water’s national footprint.

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 and Instagram.

About New Jersey American Water
New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 2.9 million people. For more information, visit www.newjerseyamwater.com and follow New Jersey American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X 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.

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