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Suburban Propane Partners with The NASCAR Foundation to Deliver Speedy Bears to St. Joseph’s University Hospital
PR Newswire
WHIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 10, 2026
Community initiative continues through SuburbanCares with hospital visit on September 10 and American Red Cross blood drive sponsorship on September 11
WHIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Earlier today, Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane and related products and services, partnered with The NASCAR Foundation to deliver Speedy Bears to pediatric patients at St. Joseph’s University Hospital in Paterson, New Jersey, extending comfort to children while reinforcing the Company’s commitment to supporting the communities it serves.
The hospital visit follows National Teddy Bear Day on September 9 and is part of The NASCAR Foundation’s Speediatrics Children’s Fund Speedy Bear Program, an annual initiative that delivers NASCAR-themed teddy bears to children receiving care in hospitals throughout North America. Each year, the program reaches approximately 135 hospitals across all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico, distributing more than 5,000 Speedy Bears to help provide comfort and brighten the day of young patients and their families.
Suburban Propane’s participation reflects the Company’s ongoing commitment to community engagement through SuburbanCares, its corporate social responsibility platform dedicated to improving the lives of those in the communities in which we live and serve.
“At Suburban Propane, caring for our communities extends far beyond delivering propane,” said Nandini Sankara, Vice President of Marketing & Brand Strategy at Suburban Propane. “Through SuburbanCares, we’re proud to partner with The NASCAR Foundation to bring comfort to children facing difficult circumstances. We hope these Speedy Bears provide smiles, encouragement and a reminder that an entire community is thinking about them.”
The Speedy Bear delivery is one of two community initiatives Suburban Propane will support during the week. On September 11, as the nation pauses to remember the lives lost and honor the courage of the first responders, service members, and countless individuals affected by the events of that day, the Company will sponsor an American Red Cross blood drive in Jersey City, New Jersey. The event continues Suburban Propane’s longstanding partnership with the American Red Cross, which has helped collect thousands of lifesaving blood donations over the past decade while encouraging communities to come together in service and remembrance.
“These events demonstrate the many ways we can make a meaningful impact,” said Ms. Sankara. “Whether we’re delivering a teddy bear that comforts a child or helping the American Red Cross maintain a safe and reliable blood supply, we’re honored to support organizations that make our communities stronger.”
Suburban Propane has proudly partnered with the American Red Cross since 2012, supporting blood drives across the country through employee, customer and community participation. The company’s partnership with The NASCAR Foundation further reflects its commitment to giving back through initiatives that improve the health, safety and well-being of children and families.
As an Official Partner of NASCAR, Suburban Propane continues to extend its relationship beyond the racetrack by participating in community-focused programs that create lasting, positive impacts where they matter most.
About Suburban Propane:
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (“Suburban Propane”) is a publicly traded master limited partnership listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Headquartered in Whippany, New Jersey, Suburban Propane has been in the customer service business since 1928 and is a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, renewable natural gas, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and producer of and investor in low carbon fuel alternatives, servicing the energy needs of approximately 1 million residential, commercial, governmental, industrial and agricultural customers through approximately 750 locations across 42 states.
Suburban Propane is supported by three core pillars: (1) Suburban Commitment to Excellence-showcasing Suburban Propane’s almost 100-year legacy, and ongoing commitment to the highest standards for safety, dependability, flexibility, and reliability that underscores Suburban Propane’s commitment to excellence in customer service; (2) SuburbanCares-highlighting continued dedication to giving back to local communities across Suburban Propane’s national footprint; and (3) Go Green with Suburban Propane-promoting propane and renewable propane as versatile, low-carbon energy solutions and investing in the next generation of innovative, renewable energy alternatives.
For additional information on Suburban Propane, please visit www.suburbanpropane.com.
About The NASCAR Foundation:
The NASCAR Foundation is a leading charity that works to improve the lives of children who need it most in NASCAR racing communities through the Speediatrics Children’s Fund and the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award. The NASCAR Foundation, designated as a 4-Star Charity by Charity Navigator for its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency, has contributed more than $53 Million to impact the lives of more than 1.8 million children nationwide since 2006. Follow The NASCAR Foundation on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/NASCARFoundation or on X at @NASCAR_FDN.
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