Press Release
PSEG Long Island, National Grid and General Needs Give Away Pillows, Bedding and Space Heaters in First-Ever Veteran Warm Up Event
More than 100 military veterans served
(UNIONDALE, N.Y. – Sept. 15, 2025) On Friday, Sept. 12, the day after 9/11, the National Day of Service and Remembrance, PSEG Long Island, National Grid and the General Needs organization collaborated to serve more than 100 local military veterans in a first-ever Veteran Warm Up event.
Veterans drove into the parking lot of PSEG Long Island/National Grid Hicksville offices, and received bed-in-a-bag bedding, pillows and space heaters, along with reusable shopping bags and energy-saving LED lightbulbs. In addition, PSEG Long Island and National Grid provided attendees with important information on their financial programs and energy efficiency tips.
Throughout the year, these two energy companies provide financial support and employee-volunteers at events across the communities where they live and work—including to organizations that support the often-vulnerable veteran.
“PSEG Long Island and our employees are proud to join forces with General Needs and National Grid to serve former military members who gave so much. Veterans can be some of our most vulnerable neighbors and helping them is an important part of PSEG Long Island’s commitment to the safety, security and well-being of our employees and the communities where we live and work.”
- David Lyons, Interim President and COO, PSEG Long Island
“National Grid is proud to partner with PSEG Long Island and General Needs to support our veterans with the essentials they need and deserve,” said Brian Sapp, Director of External Affairs, National Grid. “As we honor the anniversary of September 11 this week, we are reminded of the profound sacrifices our veterans have made for our country. Their courage and commitment inspire our continued dedication to service and community.”
“We are grateful for the partnership with National Grid and PSEG Long Island in helping General Needs accomplish our mission to provide homeless and disadvantaged veterans with goods and services in a dignified and respectful manner,” said Lonnie Sherman, co-founder of General Needs. “Partnerships like these are producing tangible results in helping solve some of the issues that plague the men and women who served our country but now need a helping hand.”
Veterans are widely considered an underserved and vulnerable group that faces unique challenges in healthcare, mental health, employment, and housing, and Long Island has one of the largest veteran populations in the country. Along with providing safe and reliable electricity and gas, PSEG Long Island and National Grid also proudly support their community with events and activities throughout the year to directly help their neighbors in need.
Additional photos of the event are available here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCtSod.
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PSEG Long Island
PSEG Long Island operates the Long Island Power Authority’s transmission and distribution system under a long-term contract. PSEG Long Island is a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG) (NYSE:PEG), a publicly traded diversified energy company.