PSEG Pays $1.5M In Grants, $100K To Island Harvest

UNIONDALE, NY. — The PSEG Foundation, a 501(C)3 arm of the energy company Public Service Enterprise Group, announced $1.5 million in grants to nonprofit community organizations across New Jersey and Long Island Thursday, including a $100,000 grant to Island Harvest Food Bank.

The grant funds were awarded as part of the utility company nonprofit’s “Community Relief Initiative,” which PSEG representatives said is dedicated to affordability and the wellbeing of communities, often supporting organizations where PSEG employees volunteer. Among those organizations that saw investment was Island Harvest, which PSEG Long Island COO and interim president David Lyons said he was “thrilled” to support.

“PSEG Long Island is proud to have partnered with Island Harvest for years to collect, sort and distribute meals to our neighbors suffering from food insecurity — one of many key partnerships that reflect our commitment to giving back to the communities where we live and work,” Lyons said. “We have seen firsthand the good work Island Harvest has done, and we are thrilled that the PSEG Foundation is ensuring that even more good can be done through this $100,000 grant.”

According to Island Harvest President and CEO Randy Shubin Dresner, the grant funds will help Island Harvest provide much-needed aid to nearly a quarter-million people who come to Island Harvest when they’re facing food insecurity.

“On behalf of the 240,000 people we serve who face food insecurity and uncertainty of when their next meal will come, we are incredibly grateful to direct the PSEG Foundation grant to our Hunger Relief Action Fund.” Shubin Dresner said. “The strong, long-term partnership we have with PSEG Long Island and the PSEG Foundation continues to make a positive impact on the lives of Long Islanders. PSEG’s commitment to improving the quality of life and providing critical resources for our neighbors in need, especially during these difficult times, is truly commendable and heartwarming.”

According to PSEG Foundation president Calvin Ledford Jr., the grants are part of an ongoing effort to build partnerships that help people across PSEG’s coverage area meet their everyday needs.

“At PSEG Long Island and the PSEG Foundation, we believe true community support goes beyond providing safe and reliable energy — it’s about building strong partnerships with organizations that understand local needs,” Ledford Jr. said. “During times of economic challenges and hardship, these collaborations allow us to deliver meaningful solutions that directly benefit families. We are deeply grateful for each of our partners and for the impact these initiatives will have in helping local communities access the critical resources needed to stay safe, healthy, and secure.”