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$48,000 Gift to Mountaineer Food Bank Supports Five West Virginia Counties; Additional $12,000 Provided to Food Helpers in Pennsylvania

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Charleston, W.Va. — The Bowles Rice Foundation has announced a $60,000 total charitable contribution to support food access across communities served by Bowles Rice LLP, including a significant $48,000 donation to Mountaineer Food Bank to directly benefit the West Virginia counties served by Bowles Rice offices in Charleston, Martinsburg, Morgantown, and Parkersburg. This contribution will help provide greater food security to the communities where Bowles Rice attorneys and staff live and work, reinforcing the firm’s longstanding commitment to supporting the well-being of its local communities.

Bowles Rice selected Mountaineer Food Bank as a key partner in addressing widespread food insecurity that continues to impact thousands of West Virginians. The Foundation’s support will help the Food Bank expand resources, supply partner organizations, and respond to growing demand for nutritious food across the region.

“Our mission at Bowles Rice has always been to contribute to the success of our clients and the vitality of our communities through advocacy, counsel, leadership and service,” said Marc Monteleone, Managing Partner of Bowles Rice LLP and President of the Bowles Rice Foundation. “That mission extends far beyond the work we do in our offices. It includes supporting the well-being of the people and communities we are privileged to serve across West Virginia. We are proud to partner with Mountaineer Food Bank, an organization whose impact reaches countless families, and we are honored to help advance their efforts to strengthen communities throughout our state.”

Addressing Critical Needs in West Virginia

Recent data from Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap study highlights the persistent challenges many West Virginians face:

“These numbers represent more than statistics—they reflect our neighbors, families, children, and seniors who face real and often daily challenges in accessing nutritious food,” said Chad Morrison, Chief Executive Officer of Mountaineer Food Bank. “At Mountaineer Food Bank, our mission is to ensure that every West Virginian has reliable access to the food they need. The support of partners like Bowles Rice strengthens our ability to meet the growing needs in communities across the state, and we are grateful for their commitment to helping us fight hunger.”

Supporting Communities Beyond West Virginia

In addition to its West Virginia-focused contribution, the Bowles Rice Foundation has provided $12,000 to Food Helpers(Greater Washington County Food Bank) in Pennsylvania. This gift supports residents of Washington County—home to Bowles Rice’s Canonsburg office—and reinforces the Foundation’s commitment to serving communities across its regional footprint.

About Mountaineer Food Bank

Mountaineer Food Bank, headquartered in Gassaway, West Virginia, is the state’s largest emergency food provider. Through its vast network of pantries, meal programs, and community partners, the Food Bank distributes millions of pounds of food each year to families facing hunger.

About the Bowles Rice Foundation

The Bowles Rice Foundation is the charitable giving arm of Bowles Rice LLP. Through financial support, volunteerism, and community partnerships, the Foundation invests in initiatives that strengthen the well-being of individuals and families across the region.

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Bowles Rice is a full-service law firm with more than 110 attorneys serving clients from six offices located in Charleston, Martinsburg, Morgantown, and Parkersburg, West Virginia; Southpointe, Pennsylvania; and Winchester, Virginia.