The donations are part of more than $1 million in charitable contributions being donated nationally

Press Release 5/26/20

NEW YORK – Buckeye Partners, L.P. (“Buckeye”) announced today it is making more than $130,000 in charitable contributions across New York and New Jersey to help local nonprofits provide long-term support and assist communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Buckeye’s local teams in area across New York and New Jersey identified 36 nonprofits that are making a positive impact in the fight against the pandemic. The donations are part of more than $1 million in charitable contributions being donated across all operating areas. 

“The health and wellbeing of our local workforce and the communities where we operate are our top priority at Buckeye Partners,” said Buckeye Partners President and CEO Clark C. Smith. “Given the impact this national medical emergency is having on so many of our communities, we’re proud of our employees and their support for all of the volunteers and organizations working so hard to assist those in need during this unprecedented time.” 

Buckeye’s donations, which are coming from its general operating funds, will benefit food banks, hospitals, first responders, shelters and other local charities in New York and New Jersey, such as The Apostles’ House in Newark and Food Bank for New York City. Local teams chose nonprofits that have been instrumental in providing assistance to the victims and heroes of the pandemic. 

These donations continue a tradition of charitable giving at Buckeye which has helped communities recover after disasters and catastrophic weather events, including September 11 as well as Hurricanes Sandy, Harvey, Matthew, Maria and Dorian.