Energy Transfer LP, the US-based midstream energy group and the largest pipeline operator in Oklahoma, is set to distribute $35,000 in community donations next week as part of a two-day programme supporting emergency services and food assistance organisations across Osage County. The company has invited media to attend the scheduled presentations, which will take place on 8–9 December across seven community locations.
The initiative reflects Energy Transfer’s long-standing operational presence in the region and is aimed at strengthening key services, including fire response, food security and charitable support networks in Barnsdall, Pawhuska, Hominy and Pawnee. The company said the funds will help bolster emergency infrastructure, assist vulnerable residents and reinforce organisations working at the front line of community support.
Representatives from Energy Transfer will attend each presentation alongside local fire chiefs and directors of participating food banks and charities. While no direct statements have been issued, the company emphasised its ongoing commitment to the communities in which it operates, noting that the upcoming donation series aligns with broader efforts to support essential public services.
Day One: Donations Across Barnsdall and Pawhuska
The first series of presentations will begin on Monday, 8 December, at the Barnsdall Fire Department at 11:00. Located at 412 N 5th Street, the department serves a wide rural area and is among several emergency service units receiving support at a time when equipment costs and service demands continue to rise.
At 12:00, Energy Transfer will present a donation to the Shirley Cook Memorial Food Bank on West Chestnut Avenue in Barnsdall. The food bank remains a key provider of support to local families facing food insecurity, an issue that has grown more pressing in rural Oklahoma.
The schedule then moves to Pawhuska, where the Pawhuska Fire Department will receive its donation at 13:00 at its Lynn Avenue location. This will be followed at 14:00 by a presentation to the Help Works Food Pantry, which supports residents across Pawhuska through its community food distribution programmes.
Day Two: Support for Hominy and Pawnee Organisations
On Tuesday, 9 December, the donation tour will continue at 10:00 at the Osage Nation Food Pantry in Hominy. The pantry, located on Sun Avenue, serves Osage Nation members and the broader Hominy community, providing essential food resources to households in need.
At 11:30, the Hominy Fire Department will be the next recipient. Based on West Pine, the department depends on a combination of municipal funding, grants and community contributions, making support from corporate partners particularly significant.
The final cheque presentation is scheduled for 13:00 at Pawnee/Osage CASA in Pawnee. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) offers trained volunteers who assist children navigating court proceedings linked to abuse or neglect. The organisation plays a vital safeguarding role for vulnerable young people across Pawnee and Osage counties.
A Continued Commitment to Community Engagement
Energy Transfer has positioned the donations as part of its broader efforts to engage with and support communities located along its operational footprint. As one of North America’s largest midstream operators, the company oversees an extensive network of pipelines, storage facilities and infrastructure assets, including major operations in Oklahoma.
Community funding initiatives of this kind are frequently tied to Energy Transfer’s corporate social responsibility commitments. By distributing contributions across fire departments, food pantries and child advocacy services, the company aims to strengthen the resilience of local support systems.
Media outlets have been encouraged to attend any of the scheduled events, with opportunities to speak with organisational representatives and document the presentations.
