66 Express Operator Donates $2,000 To Haymarket Food Pantry

HAYMARKET, VA — This holiday season, the operators of 66 Express Outside the Beltway donated $2,000 to the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry (HRFP). The donation was the first action in a new partnership between the Express operators and the pantry.

In a news release, representatives from the food pantry said they would use the donation to buy milk and eggs. The $2,000 will provide enough milk and eggs to satisfy one week's worth of requests at the pantry.

Eileen Smith is the executive director of the food pantry.

"We're delighted to welcome I-66 EMP as a new partner of the HRFP," Smith said in a news release. "Strategic partnerships such as this create stability for the food pantry and provide much-needed resources for our clients. We're grateful for this contribution and the positive impact it will have here in western Prince William County."

Nancy Smith is the corporate affairs director for I-66 Express Mobility Partners. She said that the partnership with the food pantry coincides with the company's philosophy and values.

"This partnership with the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry perfectly aligns with our mission of enhancing the quality of life in the region we serve," Smith said. "In addition to being the most valuable choice for faster, safer mobility on the I-66 corridor, we're committed to outstanding community service. Partnering with the HRFP is a natural fit."

More information about the food pantry's hours, offerings, and programs is available online.

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