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NATCHEZ – The AJFC Community Action Agency has received funds from Atmos Energy to assist local families facing financial hardships.

The $5,000 grant was part of a total of $130,000 donated to agencies throughout Mississippi to help support customers facing financial hardship by helping them cover natural gas bills, past-due balances, deposits and service charges.

“As part of our Fueling Safe and Thriving Communities initiative, we are committed to supporting our neighbors in need,” said Davis Gates, Atmos Energy Public Affairs Manager. “These funds allow us to partner with organizations across Mississippi to ensure families have access to reliable natural gas when they need it most.”

Funds also were donated to Bolivar County Community Action Agency; LIFT Inc. in Tupelo; Multi-County Community Service Agency in Meridian; the Salvation Army in Jackson; Wesley House in Meridian; and the Salvation Army in Greenwood.

Customers needing energy assistance can find support by visiting atmosenergy.com/assistance or by calling 211. Atmos Energy also encourages customers struggling with monthly bills or service reconnection to contact its customer service team at 888.286.6700 or visit the Atmos Energy Account Center.