American Water Resources, LLC (AWR) recently teamed up with Nashville Metro Water Services to volunteer their time at Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. AWR also presented a check for $2,500, which will be used to purchase 10,000 meals for those in need.
(l to r:) Elysia Shulman, Marketing manager, American Water Resources, Ben Webster, Manager of Corporate Engagement, Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, Barbara Boyarsky, Vice President & General Manager, American Water Resources and Colleen Garrity, Corporate Counsel, American Water Enterprises. (Photo: Business Wire)
The volunteers inspected, sorted and categorized frozen meat products at the food bank, which is one of the largest food banks and food distribution centers nationwide.
“We are proud to team up with Metro Water Services to help reduce local hunger and strengthen the communities where we live and work,” said Barbara Boyarsky, Vice President & General Manager of American Water Resources. “This joint initiative is part of a partnership between American Water Resources and Nashville Metro Water Services; we are working together to develop service line protections programs for eligible Metro Water Services customers.”
“We are extremely proud to support the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee,” said Martha Segal, Assistant Director, Metro Water Services. “We are committed to being good neighbors, and we look forward to working together with American Water Resources to provide the best service possible to our community.”
About American Water Resources
American Water Resources, LLC (AWR) provides Water Line Protection, Sewer Line Protection and In-Home Plumbing Emergency Programs to homeowners in 39 states and Washington, D.C., and currently services over one million contracts. AWR has been providing protection programs for more than 13 years, earning both a 93 percent Customer Service Quality Rating nationwide and in Tennessee, and an A+ Rating from the Better Business Bureau. AWR also provides its Service Line Protection Programs to homeowners through municipal partnerships with the New York City Water Board and others. AWR is a subsidiary of American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company in operation since 1886. For more information, visit the American Water Resources website at www.AWRUSA.com.
About American Water
Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs approximately 6,600 dedicated professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 14 million people in more than 40 states and parts of Canada. More information can be found at www.amwater.com.
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Contacts:
Denise Venuti Free, 856-309-4690
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