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