Suburban Propane with Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey and the Women in Trucking Association Partner for "Trucks are for Girls: Fueling the Future" Event

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Suburban Propane (NYSE: SPH) partnered with Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey and Women in Trucking to host "Trucks are for Girls: Fueling the Future" on October 17, 2025 at Suburban Propane's headquarters in Whippany, New Jersey.

The interactive event featured hands-on breakout sessions in science, innovation, and entrepreneurship, a behind-the-scenes look at operations, a propane delivery truck tour, a driving simulator in the WITney trailer, career chats with women leaders, and cause-driven cookie campaign workshops. Participants received Suburban Propane and WIT patches. The activity is part of SuburbanCares, Suburban Propane's national outreach across a 42-state footprint serving ~1 million customers through ~700 locations.

WHIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, renewable natural gas, fuel oil, and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and investor in low carbon fuel alternatives, recently partnered with the Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey, along with the Women in Trucking Association, to host "Trucks are for Girls: Fueling the Future", an interactive event designed to inspire girls to explore careers in energy, sustainability, and transportation.

The event, held at Suburban Propane's national headquarters in Whippany, New Jersey, welcomed Girl Scouts from across Northern New Jersey for an evening of hands-on learning and leadership development. Girl Scouts participated in breakout sessions focused on science, innovation, and entrepreneurship, learning how Suburban Propane powers communities through clean energy solutions as well as how their own curiosity and creativity can fuel tomorrow's workforce.

Highlights included a behind-the-scenes look at Suburban Propane's operations, climbing aboard a propane delivery truck, and testing skills on a state-of-the-art driving simulator in the Women in Trucking Association's WITney trailer. Girl Scouts also joined career chats with women leaders from Suburban Propane in areas such as technology, accounting, marketing, and legal. In another hands-on activity, Girl Scouts collaborated to develop cause-driven cookie campaigns, blending entrepreneurship with community impact. Participants received a Suburban Propane Patch and a WIT Transportation Patch as a memento of the day.

"Suburban Propane is proud to partner with the Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey to inspire the next generation of innovators, leaders, and changemakers," said Fran Cleffi, Vice President, Human Resources for Suburban Propane. "Through Trucks are for Girls: Fueling the Future, we hope to empower young girls to see themselves in industries that are driving America's energy transformation and to help them build the confidence to pursue any career they choose."

Parents and guardians in attendance took part in a concurrent professional development workshop titled "Gear Up for Success: Your Resume & Your Brand", hosted by Suburban Propane's Human Resources team.

"We are grateful for our partnership with Suburban Propane and for their support in putting together and hosting the Trucks are for Girls event," noted Sandra A. Kenoff, President/CEO of Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey. "This collaboration gives our Girl Scouts the unique opportunity to explore career paths they may have never considered, connect with mentors who are paving the way in "nontraditional" fields, and see firsthand the many ways women are leading in transportation and logistics. We thank Suburban Propane for their support and for creating such an inspiring experience."

This partnership is part of SuburbanCares, Suburban Propane's national community outreach initiative that supports education, youth empowerment, and local engagement across its 42-state footprint.

About Suburban Propane:
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. ("Suburban Propane") is a publicly traded master limited partnership listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Headquartered in Whippany, New Jersey, Suburban Propane has been in the customer service business since 1928 and is a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, renewable natural gas ("RNG"), fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and producer of and investor in low carbon fuel alternatives, servicing the energy needs of approximately 1 million residential, commercial, governmental, industrial and agricultural customers through approximately 700 locations across 42 states.

Suburban Propane is supported by three core pillars: (1) Suburban Commitment – showcasing Suburban Propane's nearly 100-year legacy, an ongoing commitment to the highest standards for dependability, flexibility, and reliability that underscores Suburban Propane's commitment to excellence in customer service; (2) SuburbanCares – highlighting continued dedication to giving back to local communities across Suburban Propane's national footprint; and (3) Go Green with Suburban Propane – promoting the clean burning and versatile nature of propane and renewable propane as a bridge to a green energy future and investing in the next generation of innovative, renewable energy alternatives.

For additional information on Suburban Propane, please visit www.suburbanpropane.com.

About Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey:
Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey serves girls ages 5–18 across Bergen, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and northern Warren counties, bringing the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to more than 19,100 girls and 10,200 adult members. The council is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for every girl and her family. Learn more at https://www.gsnnj.org/.

About Women In Trucking Association, Inc.:
Women In Trucking Association, Inc. (WIT) champions the employment and advancement of women in trucking, fosters connections, and recognizes achievements. WIT is the original community supporting women in the industry, from the driver's seat to the C-Suite, offering programs and services to help companies succeed, employees thrive, and individuals make an impact. To learn more, visit womenintrucking.org, email membership@womenintrucking.org or call 888-464-9482.

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FAQ

What was Suburban Propane's "Trucks are for Girls" event on October 17, 2025 (SPH)?

It was an interactive event at Suburban Propane headquarters in Whippany to introduce Girl Scouts to careers in energy, sustainability, and transportation.

Which organizations partnered with Suburban Propane for the October 17, 2025 event (SPH)?

Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey and the Women in Trucking Association partnered with Suburban Propane.

What activities did Girl Scouts do at the SPH "Trucks are for Girls" event?

Participants toured operations, climbed aboard a propane delivery truck, used a WIT driving simulator, joined career chats, and developed cookie campaign projects.

How does the October 17, 2025 event relate to Suburban Propane's SuburbanCares program (SPH)?

The event is part of SuburbanCares, Suburban Propane's community outreach initiative supporting education, youth empowerment, and local engagement across its 42-state footprint.

How many customers and locations does Suburban Propane serve as noted in the announcement (SPH)?

The announcement states Suburban Propane serves approximately 1 million customers through about 700 locations across 42 states.

Who can I contact to learn more about Women in Trucking activities mentioned in the SPH event?

For Women in Trucking information contact the organization via their website womenintrucking.org or email membership@womenintrucking.org.