SHREVEPORT, La., March 25, 2020 – The American Electric Power Foundation has announced a $50,000 grant to the Office of Human Concern in Rogers, Ark.

The grant will support the organization’s Meals on Wheels food costs.

The AEP Foundation is funded by American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) and its utility operating units, including Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO), which serves approximately 119,000 customers in Arkansas.

“The grant for food costs will allow the Office of Human Concern to provide meals to homebound seniors who are currently on a waiting list,” said Susan Moore, chief executive officer. “As an agency, we do not like to place seniors on a waiting list because many are nearing the end of life or seeking help with meals in order to stay in their home and avoid institutional care. For them, time is of the essence. The agency served a quarter million meals to seniors last year,” Moore said.

Jeff Milford, SWEPCO External Affairs Manager in Fayetteville, said, “We are pleased to present this grant to the Office of Human Concern on behalf of the American Electric Power Foundation. This organization is doing wonderful work addressing hunger through their outreach to homebound seniors. We’re proud to support this organization serving Northwest Arkansas.”

About the Office of Human Concern:

The Office of Human Concern is a community action agency providing nutritional, fiscal, and social services to Benton, Carroll and Madison Counties. Learn more at https://www.ohcnwa.org

About the AEP Foundation:

The American Electric Power Foundation provides a permanent, ongoing resource for charitable initiatives involving higher dollar values and multi-year commitments in the communities served by AEP and initiatives outside of AEP’s 11-state service area.

The Foundation focuses on improving lives through education from early childhood through higher education in the areas of science, technology, engineering, math and the environment and by meeting basic needs for emergency shelter, affordable housing and the elimination of hunger. Other Foundation support may be offered to protect the environment, support healthcare and safety, and enrich life through art, music and cultural heritage. 

The AEP Foundation is based in Columbus, Ohio. 

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