FirstEnergy Foundation Marks 10 Years of Support for Fill a Glass with Hope®

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FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) Foundation awarded a $25,000 grant to Feeding Pennsylvania's Fill a Glass with Hope® program during the Pennsylvania Farm Show kickoff on January 9, 2026. The donation is expected to provide approximately 200,000 servings of fresh milk to Pennsylvania families and raises the Foundation's total support for the program to $250,000 since 2016. The program has helped deliver more than 41 million servings of milk statewide; Feeding Pennsylvania estimates $1 supplies eight glasses of milk to local food banks.

$25,000 grant to provide 200,000 servings of fresh milk to Pennsylvania families in need

HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Marking a decade of support for Feeding Pennsylvania's Fill a Glass with Hope® program, the FirstEnergy Foundation today awarded a $25,000 grant during the initiative's 2026 kickoff at the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. This contribution brings the Foundation's total investment in the program to $250,000 since 2016 and demonstrates its commitment to strengthening communities and addressing food insecurity.

As the nation's first statewide charitable fresh milk program, Fill a Glass with Hope® has helped Pennsylvania food banks provide families in need with more than 41 million servings of milk – which is enough to provide three glasses of milk to every Pennsylvania resident. The program is a collaboration between Feeding Pennsylvania, the American Dairy Association Northeast and the Pennsylvania Dairymen's Association.

Every Dollar Makes a Difference
Milk is one of the most requested items at food banks, yet it's rarely donated because it's perishable. This program bridges the gap and delivers fresh, nutritious milk to families in the Commonwealth, particularly children. According to Feeding Pennsylvania, every $1 donated provides eight glasses of milk to local food banks.  

John Hawkins, President of FirstEnergy Pennsylvania: "Our commitment to the communities we serve goes far beyond keeping the lights on. This year, the FirstEnergy Foundation's $25,000 donation will provide approximately 200,000 servings of milk to families in need across Pennsylvania, many of whom live within our service areas."

This contribution follows the Foundation's recent distribution of $750,000 in grants to 37 food banks and pantries across Pennsylvania during Hunger Action Month in September 2025. In total, the initiative provided $2.5 million to 104 hunger-relief organizations across the six states served by FirstEnergy and its companies, marking the Foundation's largest hunger-relief investment to date.

To learn more about the Fill a Glass with Hope program or provide support, visit http://www.feedingpa.org.

About the FirstEnergy Foundation
The FirstEnergy Foundation provides support to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofits that serve and meet the critical needs of customers in communities served by FirstEnergy's electric operating companies and in areas where the company conducts business. The Foundation distributed more than $5.5 million in community support across FirstEnergy's service area in 2025.

The FirstEnergy Foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications. For more information about grant opportunities or corporate sponsorships, visit the FirstEnergy Foundation webpage or email inquiries to FirstEnergy's Community Involvement team.

FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving more than six million customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy online at www.firstenergycorp.com and on X @FirstEnergyCorp.

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FAQ

How much did FirstEnergy Foundation donate to Fill a Glass with Hope on January 9, 2026?

FirstEnergy Foundation donated $25,000 at the program kickoff on January 9, 2026.

How many milk servings will the FirstEnergy (FE) donation provide in Pennsylvania?

The $25,000 donation is expected to provide approximately 200,000 servings of fresh milk.

What is FirstEnergy Foundation's total contribution to Fill a Glass with Hope since 2016?

The Foundation's cumulative support for the program is $250,000 since 2016.

How many total servings has Fill a Glass with Hope delivered statewide?

Fill a Glass with Hope has helped provide more than 41 million servings of milk across Pennsylvania.

What is the Feeding Pennsylvania estimate for impact per dollar for Fill a Glass with Hope?

Feeding Pennsylvania estimates that $1 donated supplies eight glasses of milk to local food banks.