Shreveport, Louisiana – Southwestern Energy (SWN) donated $60,000 to the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana, the partners announced today, launching the organization’s first Mobile Food Van and supporting existing child hunger and disaster relief programming.

“Hunger is an issue faced by Americans across the country and we recognize the specific needs in Northwest Louisiana,” said Andy Huggins, Senior Vice President & Haynesville Division Head at Southwestern Energy. “When we say that we’re the right people, doing the right things, this is exactly what we mean: working with community organizations to address local needs in a way that is truly impactful. We look forward to this ongoing partnership with the Food Bank.”

In line with the company’s efforts to combat hunger and support the local community, the Mobile Food Van will deliver fresh and nutritious food directly to underserved neighborhoods across Northwest Louisiana. By bringing food assistance closer to those in need, the Mobile Food Van aims to bridge the gap between available resources and those who have difficulty accessing traditional food bank locations.

“Adding wheels to our services, the Mobile Food Van will expand our reach and ability to help more Louisianans,” Martha Marak, Executive Director at the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana said. “This dedicated team and Board of Directors are excited to embark on these new endeavors, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Southwestern Energy for their unwavering commitment to the community’s well-being.”

Funds from SWN’s donation will also support the Food Bank’s Backpack Program in Red River Parish, which provides children from low-income families with food to take home for the weekend and holidays. Filled with nutritious snacks and easy-to-prepare meals, these backpacks are discreetly distributed at schools to ensure children have access to nourishing food even when they are not in the classroom. SWN donated $25,000 to the Backpack Program in 2022, which brings the company’s total donations to $85,000 since the company moved to Louisiana in 2021.

Additionally, SWN’s contributions are backing the Food Bank’s Disaster Relief Initiative, which provided immediate assistance during the recent power outages in Caddo, Bossier and DeSoto Parishes. This support ensured that the most vulnerable members of our community received the essential food supplies they need during challenging times.

About Southwestern Energy:

Southwestern Energy Company is a leading U.S. producer and marketer of natural gas and natural gas liquids focused on responsibly developing large-scale energy assets in the nation’s most prolific shale gas basins. SWN’s returns-driven strategy strives to create sustainable value for its stakeholders by leveraging its scale, financial strength and operational execution. For additional information, please visit www.swn.com and www.swncrreport.com.

About the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana:

As a hunger relief organization, the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana is the largest distributor of donated foods in the area. We acquire, solicit, store and distribute food and other essential items to low-income children, families, senior citizens, the homeless, disabled, unemployed and underemployed. We distribute food through various programs. The largest is our food distribution program that provides food through our partnerships with over 130 community and faith-based non-profit organizations. Over 15 million pounds of food were distributed last year to 75,000 children, women, and men in seven parishes. For more information, please visit www.foodbanknla.org.