The PG&E Corporation Foundation Helps Battle Food Insecurity with Contributions to Local Food Banks, Meal Distribution Organizations

Charitable Donation to Support More Than 50 Local Organizations; Additional PG&E Funding Supports Food Banks' Emergency Preparedness

OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The PG&E Corporation Foundation (The PG&E Foundation) is providing $1.12 million to local food banks, tribal food banks and senior meal programs to help feed the growing number of individuals and families struggling with food insecurity.

The PG&E Foundation's recent contribution will provide the equivalent of approximately 3.13 million meals for individuals and families in need. The funding will support more than 50 food distribution organizations representing 46 counties in Pacific Gas and Electric Company's (PG&E) Northern and Central California service area.

Officials with the California Association of Food Banks said PG&E's support is more important than ever.

"The California Association of Food Banks is incredibly grateful for PG&E Corporation's ongoing partnership in our mission to end hunger in California. This support is especially vital during these uncertain times, with federal cuts to SNAP (CalFresh) at the same time Medicaid and other crucial programs' funding is being reduced. Families will look to food banks as a source of relief to ensure they don't go without essential nourishment," said Stacia Levenfeld, CEO California Association of Food Banks.

The grants support comes during Hunger Action Month, a nationwide effort to raise awareness about hunger in America and inspire action to combat it. According to the California Association of Food Banks, while California produces nearly half of the nation's fruits and vegetables, more than one in five residents do not know where their next meal will come from. Communities of color face even higher levels of food insecurity.

"An increasing number of families today are struggling to put food on their tables, and we are grateful to be able to help. We're proud of our longstanding partnership with local food banks and meal distribution organization. These community-based groups are a critical safety net for families, the elderly, and so many others in helping to ensure they are fed and can lead healthy lives," said Carla Peterman, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, PG&E Corporation and Chair of The PG&E Corporation Foundation Board.

Leslie Bacho, CEO of Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, said local food banks have become an even important community resource for families.

"Today, we are already providing food assistance to 1 in 6 people in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties every month. Support from partners like PG&E is more critical than ever — their generosity this year will help provide more than 148,000 meals, ensuring families, children and seniors have the nutritious food we all need to thrive," said Bacho.

Grant amounts consider county poverty and unemployment levels, using the California Department of Social Services' formula, to promote equity among counties with higher need.

Supporting Emergency Preparedness

In addition to the support for local food banks throughout PG&E's service area, the company has agreements with 25 local food banks in high fire-risk areas to provide food replacement during and up to three days after a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). These PSPS events may be called when dry, windy weather is forecast, and PG&E may need to turn off power in certain areas to prevent wildfires and keep customers safe.

You can find a food bank in your county here. Check with your local food bank to learn if they have income restrictions. Food is available why supplies last.

Meals on Wheels delivers meals to seniors enrolled in the program. Seniors who are enrolled and experience a PSPS will receive an extra meal for each day of a PSPS outage. You can enroll in Meals on Wheels in your area.

PG&E also opens Community Resource Centers during PSPS events to provide basic supplies, charging stations and information to customers. Transportation support and hotel accommodations and discounts may also be available. You can learn more here and sign up for outage alerts.

About The PG&E Corporation Foundation
The PG&E Corporation Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, separate from PG&E and sponsored by PG&E Corporation.

About PG&E
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG), is a combined natural gas and electric utility serving more than sixteen million people across 70,000 square miles in Northern and Central California. For more information, visit pge.com and pge.com/news  

SOURCE PG&E Corporation