Chevron to donate $260,000 to region's food banks, fire companies

Food banks and volunteer fire companies across the region are in line for an infusion of cash, courtesy of Chevron, the energy company active in the Marcellus Shale region.

Officials on Wednesday said the company is donating $60,000 — $10,000 to each to food banks in Allegheny, Fayette, Greene, Washington and Westmoreland counties as well as Marshall County, W.Va. Chevron also allocated $200,000 to 40 volunteer fire companies across the region.

The company’s donation is part of a growing effort from private sector businesses, coming together to address community needs that have increased dramatically in recent weeks with the spread of the coronavirus.

“Chevron’s top priority is the health and safety of its workforce and the communities in which we operate,” said Trip Oliver, corporate affairs manager of Chevron Appalachia. “We remain committed to supporting this mission and are deeply grateful for the service of the emergency responders, medical professionals and community leaders on the front lines who are keeping our communities safe during these challenging times.”

“Those who are vulnerable in our communities need our help more than ever,” said Lauren Hill, development director of Westmoreland County Food Bank. “We are grateful for Chevron’s partnership, which will help stabilize our food supply chain and ensure that we can fulfill our mission in fighting hunger.”