(CUMMING, GA) The Sawnee Electric Foundation, the charitable arm of Sawnee EMC, is proud to announce the distribution of $105,000 in recent grants to local area food banks, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to combating food insecurity and supporting families in need throughout the community.

"The Sawnee Electric Foundation is dedicated to making a positive impact within the communities that Sawnee EMC serves," said Michael Goodroe, Sawnee EMC President and CEO. "These funds will help ensure that our local food banks have the resources they need to provide healthy meals and essential support for those facing challenging times, especially as we approach the holiday season."

The organizations who have received recent funding are:

• Dawson Community Food Bank
• Georgia Mountain Food Bank
• The Place of Forsyth
• There's Hope for the Hungry
• Unseen Hand Ministries
• MUST Ministries
• Senior Services North Fulton
• Ministries of Grace

The funds being utilized for this program and many other Sawnee Foundation charitable grants come from the Operation Round Up Program and not from current rate payer funds received from Sawnee EMC energy bills and will be distributed to several area food banks serving thousands of individuals and families. These organizations play a critical role in addressing hunger and providing hope across the region.

“There are partners, and then there are partners! The Sawnee Electric Foundation is a true community partner with a sensitivity to what is truly going on in the community,” states Suellen Daniels, Executive Director of Ministries of Grace. “The recent gift we received is a perfect example of this. Every family in need in our local community will benefit from this gift.”

Since its inception, the Sawnee Electric Foundation has contributed over $5.2 million to local charities, schools, and community organizations. The Foundation remains committed to its mission of giving back and fostering a stronger community for all.

For more information about the Sawnee Electric Foundation and its charitable efforts, please visit sawnee.coop/foundation-round-up.

About Sawnee EMC and the Sawnee Electric Foundation

Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation is an electric distribution cooperative headquartered in Cumming, Georgia. Sawnee serves electricity to approximately 203,400 accounts in seven (7) counties of greater north Georgia.  The Sawnee Electric Foundation was created in 2003 with the mission of providing charitable donations within the Sawnee communities.  The Foundation exists to enhance the way of life for those in need, with financial assistance to selected charitable organizations. Sawnee always stands ready to meet the needs of its members/owners. Sawnee EMC strives daily to live up to their motto…

“At Sawnee EMC, We’re More Than Electricity, We’re Service”

_{This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.}