Pacific Gas and Electric Co. reports it is contributing $1 million to help local food banks replenish stocks after the holidays and help feed the growing number of individuals and families struggling to put food on the table.
The PG&E funding will provide the equivalent of approximately 3 million meals for individuals and families. It will support 38 food banks representing 47 counties in PG&E’s Northern and Central California service area.
In the North State, PG&E is providing $82,000 to seven food banks serving 11 counties. Two food banks that include Plumas County in their services areas are receiving funds:
- Community Action Agency of Butte County: $32,930
- Food Bank of Northern Nevada: $4,960
It is the third contribution to food banks since September from PG&E or The PG&E Corporation Foundation. The utility pointed out that funding for these charitable contributions comes from PG&E shareholders, not PG&E customers…