— Employees unite in 41 communities to fight food insecurity —

NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) marked its 18th annual positiveNRG Impact Week by mobilizing thousands of employees across 41 communities in the United States and Canada to fight food insecurity. From September 15–19, the NRG team came together to pack, sort, and prepare over 2 million meals for local nonprofits serving individuals and families in need.

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“Food insecurity touches every corner of our communities, and we believe in showing up with purpose,” said Melissa Hensley, Senior Director of Corporate Philanthropy at NRG. “Impact Week is a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish together. This year, our teams packed more than meals—they delivered hope, dignity, and support to families.”

Across North America, NRG partnered with regional food banks and hunger-focused nonprofits, including:

• Houston Food Bank
• Food Bank Network Somerset County
• Mercer Street Friends
• Philabundance
• Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
• Kids’ Meals
• Brown Bagging for Calgary Kids

According to Feeding America, 47 million Americans face food insecurity, and more than 50 million Americans rely on food banks and pantries for assistance. Coinciding with Hunger Action Month, NRG is proud to partner with and shine a spotlight on the local nonprofits addressing this critical need.

Learn more about positiveNRG Impact Week.

About positiveNRG

PositiveNRG is NRG Energy’s charitable giving program, focused on creating a positive impact for employees, customers, and communities. The program reflects our company’s values by empowering healthy choices, enabling community resilience, and supporting the well-being of families and individuals. PositiveNRG establishes long-term relationships with non-profits and organizations that help our communities to flourish, co-creating a better future for everyone.

Learn more about positiveNRG.

About NRG

NRG Energy, Inc. is leading the future of energy—now. Our solutions power a smarter, brighter future by helping customers achieve today's goals while solving for the challenges of tomorrow. Every day, we deliver innovative natural gas, electricity, and smart home solutions to customers large and small across North America. Visit nrg.com for more information, and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

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“Food insecurity touches every corner of our communities, and we believe in showing up with purpose.”