The Journal
The Atmos Energy/Robert W. Best Charitable Giving Fund on Tuesday announced a $1.5 million donation to quickly stock the shelves at local food banks around the country, where students and families affected by the coronavirus outbreak can access nutritious meals.
The public health crisis is responsible for school closures, layoffs and economic disruptions across the country. Millions of students who depend on school food programs for their next meal also have parents whose jobs are at risk or have been eliminated.
“By directing $1.5 million to local food banks that serve students and families most in need, this donation will have a direct and immediate impact on many of the 1,400 communities that Atmos Energy serves,” the energy company said in a news release.
