Iroquois Gas Transmission System Helping Alleviate Hunger

Press release from the Connecticut Food Bank & Iroquois Gas Transmission System:

August 2 2020

SHELTON, CT (July 30, 2020) – Iroquois Gas Transmission System recently contributed $5,000 to the Connecticut Food Bank to support the organization’s efforts to provide nutritious food for Connecticut residents struggling with hunger.

“With families facing job losses, financial insecurity, and other challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s now more important than ever to support the organizations leading the effort to alleviate hunger,” said Jeffrey Bruner, President of Iroquois Pipeline Operating Company. “Iroquois is pleased to contribute to the Connecticut Food Bank and help further their mission of addressing food insecurity in the communities they serve.”

Founded in 1982, Connecticut Food Bank provides food to hungry individuals, children, and families in Fairfield, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London, and Windham counties. Connecticut Food Bank partners with food retailers, growers, donors, and volunteers to source food and distribute it through a network of community-based programs, including food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, residential programs, and day programs, as well as through its Mobile Pantry.

“We’re incredibly grateful for Iroquois’ generosity and appreciate their support of our mission, especially during this challenging time, when so many Connecticut residents are struggling with food insecurity,” said Daniel Gomez, Chief Operating Officer of Connecticut Food Bank. “This donation will help us provide food to people in need throughout our service area.”

“Iroquois is happy to have the opportunity to support the important work of the Connecticut Food Bank. We encourage others to contribute to the organization and aid in their mission of feeding those in need,” said Bruner.

Anyone interested in donating to the Connecticut Food Bank should visit their website at www.ctfoodbank.org or call (203) 469-5000.

About Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P.

Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P., a limited partnership owned by affiliates of TC Energy Corp. and Dominion Energy, Inc., owns and operates a 414-mile interstate natural gas pipeline extending from the U.S.-Canadian border at Waddington, NY through New York State and western Connecticut to its terminus in Commack, NY and from Huntington to the Bronx, NY. The company is regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”). Iroquois’ wholly-owned subsidiary, the Iroquois Pipeline Operating Company, headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, is the agent for and operator of the pipeline.

About Connecticut Food Bank:

Connecticut Food Bank distributes food through a network of 500 partners and programs in Fairfield, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London, and Windham counties, representing 71% of the state’s population and where and where as many as 400,000 people may be struggling with hunger due to the Coronavirus pandemic, according to recent projections from Feeding America. Last year, Connecticut Food Bank distributed food to help provide 22.5 million meals. Connecticut Food Bank is committed to alleviating hunger in Connecticut by providing food resources, raising awareness of the challenges of hunger, and advocating for people who struggle with food insecurity. Connecticut Food Bank partners with the food industry, food growers, donors, and volunteers to distribute nutritious food to people in need. Visit us on the web at www.ctfoodbank.org, like us on Facebook and follow @CTFoodBank on Twitter and Instagram.

This press release was produced by the Connecticut Food Bank & Iroquois Gas Transmission System. The views expressed here are the author’s own.