Feeding Families Foundation Gets $121,500 Boost from Association of Contracting Plumbers to Keep Meals Flowing to Parents at Their Child's Bedside

Six-Figure Donation Will Support Foundation's Continued Efforts to Provide Meals to Parents of Hospitalized Children

NEW HAVEN, Conn., Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Feeding Families Foundation, a Connecticut-based nonprofit working to eliminate food insecurity for parents of hospitalized children, announced today that it has received a $121,500 donation from the Association of Contracting Plumbers City of New York Inc. ("ACP") following the organization's annual "Plumbing Industry Day" Charity Golf Outing at Old Westbury Golf & Country Club.

The donation will provide additional resources for Feeding Families Foundation to continue delivering meals to parents and caregivers while exploring opportunities to bring its programs to additional hospitals throughout New York, including New York City and Long Island.

The annual ACP charity outing brought together members of New York's plumbing and contracting industry for a day of golf and fundraising. The event featured a full scramble utilizing the club's three nine-hole courses, followed by a cocktail reception, dinner and charity presentation.

Feeding Families Foundation began in New Haven, CT and has since grown into a nonprofit serving parents and caregivers at children's hospitals in multiple states.

Through its flagship Parent Plate Program, the Foundation covers the cost of meals for caregivers and delivers them directly to the hospital room—so parents can stay at their child's bedside without worrying about food or leaving their child alone. There are no applications or eligibility requirements. The Foundation also operates its Local Food Fare Program, which works with local restaurants to provide donated meals to parents and caregivers at participating hospitals.

Vincent Aspromonte Jr., Founder and President of Aspro Plumbing, Inc. and Secretary and member of the Executive Board of ACP, nominated Feeding Families Foundation as the beneficiary of this year's ACP charity outing. Mr. Aspromonte was familiar with the story behind the Foundation, which was created after the founders' daughter was diagnosed with leukemia, and understood its mission to support parents of hospitalized children.

"I knew about Jeff's daughter and what his family went through, and I knew the story behind Feeding Families Foundation. What moved me was seeing them take something so difficult and turn it into something positive that can help other families. I wanted to nominate Feeding Families Foundation because I believe in their mission and what they are doing for parents of hospitalized children. This donation is an opportunity to help them bring that mission to New York and make a real difference for the families and communities that our member companies serve every day," said Vincent Aspromonte, Jr.

"This is more than a generous donation—it is a vote of confidence in our mission and in what we can accomplish for families," said Jeff Dorman, Co-Founder and Chair of Feeding Families Foundation. "ACP is giving us the opportunity to turn this donation into something tangible: more meals, stronger hospital partnerships and the continued growth of programs that directly support parents and caregivers. We are incredibly grateful to Vincent for nominating us and to ACP and its members for believing in our mission."

"We wanted to put our support behind an organization with a clear mission and a proven ability to turn support into results," said Robert Greenberg, President of the Association of Contracting Plumbers. "Feeding Families Foundation is addressing a real need for parents and caregivers at a time when they are focused entirely on their child. We are proud to support their work and the difference they are making for families."

"It was a natural fit for the ACP to tee up support for an organization whose mission is to make sure parents have a meal when their child is in the hospital," said Terence O'Brien, Executive Vice President of the Association of Contracting Plumbers. "At the end of the day, this is about putting food where it is needed most. We're proud that the proceeds from this year's event will help Feeding Families Foundation put more meals directly in front of parents who are focused on being there for their child."

The donation comes as Feeding Families Foundation continues to grow from its beginnings in New Haven and expand its programs to additional children's hospitals. New York City, Long Island and communities throughout New York are areas the Foundation can now look toward as opportunities for future hospital partnerships and program expansion.

For Feeding Families Foundation, the impact of ACP's support will be measured not simply in dollars, but in meals delivered to parents who need them. To date, Feeding Families Foundation has provided tens of thousands of meals to parents and caregivers of hospitalized children through partnerships with children's hospitals and communities around the country.

The goal is simple: feed caregivers, alleviate stress, and allow parents to focus on what matters most—their child.

To learn more about Feeding Families Foundation, or to support the Parent Plate and Local Food Fare programs, visit feedingfamiliesfoundation.org.

About Feeding Families Foundation

Feeding Families Foundation, Inc. is a Connecticut-based nonprofit working to eliminate food insecurity for parents of hospitalized children. Through its flagship Parent Plate Program, the Foundation covers the cost of meals for caregivers and delivers them directly to the hospital room—so parents can stay at their child's bedside without worrying about food or leaving their child alone. There are no applications or eligibility requirements. By partnering with children's hospitals and using their existing food service systems, the Foundation ensures that when a child receives a meal, their caregiver can too. For more information, visit feedingfamiliesfoundation.org.

About the Association of Contracting Plumbers of the City of New York

The Association of Contracting Plumbers of the City of New York Inc. (ACP) is a trade association of New York City licensed, unionized plumbing firms. Established in 1881, it is the oldest organization of its kind in the country, and its members are dedicated to the improvement of public health through the proper and adequate installation of sanitary systems. Our member firms have built and maintained the sanitary, fuel gas, methane retention, solar heat/solar hot water, and medical gas systems in countless New York City buildings. From hospitals and sporting arenas to residential homes and office towers to public and private schools, our member firms protect the health of all who live, work, and visit New York City. ACP encourages the highest standard of ethical practices in the industry and directs its efforts to furthering good relations with the general public, trade unions, and all segments of the construction industry. For more information, visit: www.acpcny.org. 

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