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SoCalGas Joins Forces with Labor Community Services to Help Address Hunger at 33rd Annual "Stamp Out" Hunger Food Drive
Media assets here LOS ANGELES, June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) once again joins forces with Labor Community Services (LCS) to support the 33rd Annual National Association of Letter Carriers' (NALC) "Stamp Out Hunger" Food Drive. This year, SoCalGas will bring 100 volunteers to help sort over 1 million pounds of food donations collected across Los Angeles County. SoCalGas will also present a $25,000 donation to LCS to purchase additional needed food items, supporting thousands of families that continue to face hunger. "The 'Stamp Out Hunger' food drive is a powerful example of what solidarity looks like in action," said Yvonne Wheeler, president of the LA County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO. "Thanks to the tireless efforts of NALC Branch 24, Labor Community Services, SoCalGas, and hundreds of volunteers, we are delivering hope and nourishment to thousands of families across Los Angeles County during a time of critical need." "With the support of SoCalGas and our community partners, we're not just sorting food—we're building a safety net for families who need it most," said Norma López, executive director of LCS. "We believe that a stronger community starts with meeting basic needs, including addressing hunger," said Maryam Brown, president of SoCalGas. "We're proud to stand with LCS and the labor community to help stamp out hunger and uplift families across Los Angeles." Hunger remains a pressing issue in Los Angeles County. As of late 2024, one in four households—approximately 832,000—struggled to put food on the table, according to a USC Dornsife study. Additionally, 29% of households lack consistent access to healthy and nutritious food. These figures highlight the importance of initiatives like the "Stamp Out Hunger" Food Drive, especially during the summer months when school meal programs are unavailable, and food donations typically decline. In Southern California, the "Stamp Out Hunger" Food Drive is coordinated by NALC Branch 24 in partnership with LCS and various AFL-CIO-affiliated labor unions. This year's campaign includes 38 post offices and 20 community partners. For over 60 years, LCS has supported union families with groceries, holiday food distributions, and emergency assistance. SoCalGas has supported LCS since 2007. In 2024, SoCalGas volunteers helped sort 80,000 pounds of food, which supported approximately 3,280 families. SoCalGas offers programs and services that can help customers manage their natural gas usage and help save energy and money. To see programs that can help customers save, visit In 2024, SoCalGas contributed $10.2 million in charitable giving, including $5.3 million towards social impact initiatives. Those interested in volunteering with LCS can sign up at LCS is also accepting donations—just $40 can feed a family of five for five days. About SoCalGas SoCalGas is the largest gas distribution utility in the United States, serving more than 21 million consumers across approximately 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California. Our mission is: Safe, Reliable and Affordable energy delivery today. Ready for tomorrow. SoCalGas is a recognized leader in the energy industry and has been named Corporate Member of the Year by the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce for its volunteer leadership in the communities it serves. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE), a leading North American energy infrastructure company. For more information, visit or connect with SoCalGas on social media @SoCalGas. About LCS For over six decades, LCS (in partnership with Los Angeles County Federation of Labor) has been assisting unemployed and underemployed union families with groceries during the year via pantries, the National Association of Letter Carriers Annual Food Drive, and holiday meal distribution. We are committed to improving lives and providing resources and referrals so that we can help union members get ahead. There are families who work 40 hours a week and still struggle. Many are forced to decide between paying rent, purchasing food, or buying medicine for a sick child. We are proud to offer basic services to working women and men who need the most help. This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions about the future, involve risks and uncertainties, and are not guarantees. Future results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement. These forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this press release. We assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 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Factors, among others, that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement include: decisions, denials of cost recovery, audits, investigations, inquiries, ordered studies, regulations, denials or revocations of permits, consents, approvals or other authorizations, renewals of franchises, and other actions, including the failure to honor contracts and commitments, by the (i) California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Internal Revenue Service and other regulatory bodies and (ii) U.S. and states, counties, cities and other jurisdictions therein where we do business; the success of business development efforts and construction projects, including risks related to (i) completing construction projects or other transactions on schedule and budget, (ii) realizing anticipated benefits from any of these efforts if completed, (iii) obtaining third-party consents and approvals and (iv) third parties honoring their contracts and commitments; changes to our capital expenditure plans and their potential impact on rate base or other growth; litigation, arbitration and other proceedings, and changes (i) to laws and regulations, including those related to tax, (ii) due to the results of elections, and (iii) in trade and other foreign policy, including the imposition of tariffs by the U.S. and foreign countries; cybersecurity threats, including by state and state-sponsored actors, of ransomware or other attacks on our systems or the systems of third parties with which we conduct business, including the energy grid or other energy infrastructure; the availability, uses, sufficiency, and cost of capital resources and our ability to borrow money or otherwise raise capital on favorable terms and meet our obligations, which can be affected by, among other things, (i) actions by credit rating agencies to downgrade our credit ratings or place those ratings on negative outlook, (ii) instability in the capital markets, and (iii) fluctuating interest rates and inflation; the impact on affordability of our customer rates and our cost of capital and on our ability to pass through higher costs to customers due to (i) volatility in inflation, interest rates and commodity prices and (ii) the cost of meeting the demand for lower carbon and reliable energy in California; the impact of climate policies, laws, rules, regulations, trends and required disclosures, including actions to reduce or eliminate reliance on natural gas, increased uncertainty in the political or regulatory environment for California natural gas distribution companies, the risk of nonrecovery for stranded assets, and uncertainty related to emerging technologies; weather, natural disasters, pandemics, accidents, equipment failures, explosions, terrorism, information system outages or other events, such as work stoppages, that disrupt our operations, damage our facilities or systems, cause the release of harmful materials or fires or subject us to liability for damages, fines and penalties, some of which may not be recoverable through regulatory mechanisms or insurance or may impact our ability to obtain satisfactory levels of affordable insurance; the availability of natural gas and natural gas storage capacity, including disruptions caused by failures in the pipeline and storage systems or limitations on the injection and withdrawal of natural gas from storage facilities; and other uncertainties, some of which are difficult to predict and beyond our control. These risks and uncertainties are further discussed in the reports that the company has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These reports are available through the EDGAR system free-of-charge on the SEC's website, and on Sempra's website, Investors should not rely unduly on any forward-looking statements. Sempra Infrastructure, Sempra Infrastructure Partners, Sempra Texas, Sempra Texas Utilities, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor) and Infraestructura Energética Nova, S.A.P.I. de C.V. (IEnova) are not the same companies as the California utilities, San Diego Gas & Electric Company or Southern California Gas Company, and Sempra Infrastructure, Sempra Infrastructure Partners, Sempra Texas, Sempra Texas Utilities, Oncor and IEnova are not regulated by the CPUC. 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Yahoo
31-05-2025
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Food Bank needs volunteers after a successful Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Here in Texoma, tens of thousands of meals are on their way to families in need, thanks to this year's Stamp Out Hunger food drive. Over 38,000 pounds of food collected across 12 counties, but the work doesn't stop there. Volunteers are needed to help sort and distribute it all. The donations came from people leaving bags of food at their mailboxes with mail carriers collecting the goods during their routes and taking it to the food pantries in their districts. Now, the focus has shifted to sorting, checking, and distributing all that food. Volunteers are still needed to help process the donations and organizers say every extra pair of hands makes a difference. WFAFB Marketing Director, Zachary Graham says this drive is more than numbers, it's about neighbors helping neighbors. 'School just ended and we have a lot of parents that now are taking care of their children's lunch and breakfast needs that the school used to take care of. So, there's just an extra strain on an already stressful time for a lot of people. And so, it's really important that for this summer we have all the food that we can give', said Graham. In Wichita Falls alone, they received 25,000 pounds, but as impressive as these numbers are, what matters most is the impact once it leaves the food bank. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
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Stamp Out Hunger delivers over 52,000 pounds of food
ELKHART — The 2025 Stamp Out Hunger food drive collected 52,414 pounds of food across Elkhart County, organizers said Thursday, an effort involving community members, letter carriers and volunteers. All donations are staying local, helping stock the shelves of area food pantries, they said. Individual totals: Bristol 2,109 pounds Elkhart – 28,500 pounds Goshen – 9,814 pounds Middlebury – 12,000 pounds Stamp Out Hunger is a national effort led by the National Association of Letter Carriers. Locally, the event was coordinated in partnership with Crossroads United Way, Elkhart Area Food Pantries, community volunteers and generous donors like Martin's Super Market, which provided the bags. 'Thanks to amazing volunteers like Julie Wilson and her kids, we were able to collect over 28,000 pounds of items in the city of Elkhart alone,' said Jill Yoder, Crossroads United Way. 'It was a great day to volunteer as a family or with friends. Everyone can pitch in and help us Stamp Out Hunger.' More information about how to get involved in hunger relief efforts is available at
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
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APMEX raises $54,000 to Fight Hunger in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- APMEX, a leading national precious metals retailer, proudly supported the Regional Food Bank's mission of ending hunger through its annual Fun Week celebration, held May 5–9. The week brought together employees for spirited activities that combined fun with philanthropy, driving meaningful support for the local community. Throughout the week, APMEX hosted engaging in-office events to raise funds and awareness, including raffles, food sales, a basketball shootout, dunk tank, video game competitions, a cornhole tournament, and more. These events encouraged team camaraderie and a shared commitment to giving back. Thanks to the generosity and enthusiasm of its team, APMEX raised $54,000 to benefit the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. The week of giving culminated in hands-on volunteerism as numerous APMEX employees participated in the Stamp Out Hunger food drive on Saturday, May 10. This annual event, organized by the National Association of Letter Carriers, is the largest single-day food drive in the country. APMEX team members volunteered at local post offices, helping to sort and process food donations. In total, APMEX volunteers helped sort approximately 39,960 pounds of food, providing an estimated 33,300 meals to Oklahoma families facing food insecurity. "Every year, I'm inspired by the passion our team brings to Fun Week—not just in having fun, but in showing up for our community. Raising $54,000 and helping provide over 33,000 meals is a testament to what we can achieve together." said Ken Lewis, CEO of APMEX. APMEX is honored to continue supporting the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and encourages other local businesses to join the effort to fight hunger year-round. About APMEX APMEX LLC, part of Bullion International Group, is one of the nation's largest online retailers of precious metals. It offers a wide selection of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium products to customers worldwide. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, APMEX is committed to excellence in business and community engagement. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Bullion International Group
Yahoo
28-05-2025
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Community's generous spirit helps feed neighbors in need, ‘Stamp Out Hunger'
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — The National Association of Letter Carriers and the Wichita Falls Area Food Bank hosted the 'Stamp Out Hunger' initiative, which turned out to be a successful event. On Saturday, May 11, the letter carriers' route stops were a little more special as they picked up food donations that residents had left out and later donated to local food banks. The Wichita Falls Area Food Bank serves 12 counties, and with the community's help, together an incredible 38,303 pounds of food was donated. This equates to 31,919 meals. Now that this food has been donated to the food bank, it will be distributed to neighbors in need. With that being said, the WFAFB needs volunteers to help process this food so our neighbors in need can receive it. For more information, contact the WFAFB at (940) 766-2322. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
