Appalachian Power donates $50,000 to 16 food banks, including in Northeast TN and Southwest VA

An energy company that serves customers in three states including in Northeast TN and Southwest VA is donating $50,000 to several food banks to help in the fight against increasing hunger brought on the pandemic.

Appalachian Power is providing funding to 16 food banks throughout Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. $5,000 will go to the Northeast TN Chapter of Feeding America, while $5,000 will also head to SWVA’s Feeding America site in Abingdon.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has made this an especially difficult year for some people and families,” said Appalachian Power President and COO Chris Beam. “These organizations have the contacts to reach the most vulnerable in each of the communities. We are thankful for the work they do providing food and meals to those at risk for hunger.”

Appalachian Power also said in a news release their foundation has donated $288,000 to food pantries and other organizations in the areas they operate in.

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