FirstEnergy Foundation grants $620,000 to 32 food banks and pantries.

The FirstEnergy Foundation is awarding $620,000 in grants to 32 food banks and pantries in West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia as part of its Hunger Action Month initiative. The initiative is granting a total of $2.5 million to over 100 hunger relief organizations across six states, marking the Foundation's largest hunger-relief investment to date. The grants will provide approximately 1.9 million meals in the communities served by Mon Power and Potomac Edison.

FAIRMONT, W.Va., Sept. 12, 2025 -- The FirstEnergy Foundation has announced its largest hunger-relief investment to date, awarding $620,000 in grants to 32 food banks and pantries in West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia as part of its Hunger Action Month initiative. This initiative is part of a broader $2.5 million effort to support over 100 hunger relief organizations across six states, including New Jersey, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Virginia FirstEnergy Foundation's Largest Hunger Relief Grant to Date Will Deliver 1.9 Million Meals in West Virginia, Maryland and Virginia^[1]FirstEnergy Foundation's Largest Hunger Relief Grant to ...^[2].

The grants will provide approximately 1.9 million meals to communities served by Mon Power and Potomac Edison, subsidiaries of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE). The funds will support food banks and pantries in Loudoun, Frederick, and Clarke counties in Virginia, where Potomac Edison operates extensive transmission lines.

Addressing a Growing Crisis

Food insecurity is a pressing issue across the U.S., with over 2 million people in West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia facing food insecurity due to rising prices, climate-related disruptions, and supply chain vulnerabilities. Jim Myers, FirstEnergy's President of West Virginia and Maryland, highlighted the importance of the initiative: "I've seen the impact of food insecurity firsthand, and no one should ever have to wonder where their next meal is coming from. Hunger Action Month reminds us that our communities are stronger when we lift one another up" FirstEnergy Foundation's Largest Hunger Relief Grant to Date Will Deliver 1.9 Million Meals in West Virginia, Maryland and Virginia^[1]FirstEnergy Foundation's Largest Hunger Relief Grant to ...^[2].

Funding and Impact

The grants will support various food banks and pantries, including Berkeley County CCAP/Loaves and Fishes, Catholic Charities of West Virginia, and Mountaineer Food Bank, among others. The funding will help these organizations provide essential meals to those in need. For example, Berkeley County CCAP/Loaves and Fishes will receive $35,000, while Mountaineer Food Bank will receive $75,000 FirstEnergy Foundation's Largest Hunger Relief Grant to Date Will Deliver 1.9 Million Meals in West Virginia, Maryland and Virginia^[1]FirstEnergy Foundation's Largest Hunger Relief Grant to ...^[2].

Community Engagement

In addition to financial support, FirstEnergy employees are actively engaged in volunteering to combat hunger. In 2024 alone, employees contributed over 26,000 volunteer hours, demonstrating the company's commitment to community support. The FirstEnergy Foundation has been fighting food insecurity for over two decades, with employees donating over $650,000 directly to hunger-related initiatives since 2021 FirstEnergy Foundation's Largest Hunger Relief Grant to Date Will Deliver 1.9 Million Meals in West Virginia, Maryland and Virginia^[1]FirstEnergy Foundation's Largest Hunger Relief Grant to ...^[2].

How to Apply for a FirstEnergy Foundation Grant

The FirstEnergy Foundation supports 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofits that meet the critical needs of their communities. To inquire about grant opportunities, contact Torey Tolson, Community Involvement Consultant, at tolsont@firstenergycorp.com FirstEnergy Foundation's Largest Hunger Relief Grant to Date Will Deliver 1.9 Million Meals in West Virginia, Maryland and Virginia^[1]FirstEnergy Foundation's Largest Hunger Relief Grant to ...^[2].

References

FirstEnergy Foundation's Largest Hunger Relief Grant to Date Will Deliver 1.9 Million Meals in West Virginia, Maryland and Virginia^[1] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/firstenergy-foundation-s-largest-hunger-relief-grant-to-date-will-deliver-1-9-million-meals-in-west-ce7d5bdbda8af022
FirstEnergy Foundation's Largest Hunger Relief Grant to ...^[2] https://www.firstenergycorp.com/newsroom/news_articles/fe-foundation-largest-hunger-relief-grant-wv-md-virginia.html