200 Thanksgiving Turkeys to be Delivered to Local Non-profits

SACRAMENTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–California American Water:

What:	Operation Gobble
When:	8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017
Where:	Bayside Church
8191 Sierra College Boulevard
Roseville, CA 95661
Contact:	Evan Jacobs for California American Water at (916) 568-4252
Betsey Hodges for Senator Gaines at 916-207-2600
Lindsay Bollea for Golden State Water at (916) 448-5802

California State Senator Ted Gaines and two water companies serving his
district – California American Water and Golden State Water Company
(Golden State Water) – will provide 200 fresh turkeys to local
non-profits on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017 as part of the 27th annual
“Operation Gobble” program. This year, Save Mart Supermarkets is
providing the turkeys at their cost to help reach even more families.

“Operation Gobble” is a charitable, joint venture between California
water companies and elected officials and is set to deliver thousands of
turkeys to underprivileged families throughout the state this
Thanksgiving holiday. Introduced in 1990, the unique program pairs the
local knowledge of elected officials with the resources of the private
sector to benefit those in need.

“Operation Gobble is a community partnership that enables us to bring
together local business with some of the most effective non-profits in
our districts,” Senator Gaines said. “Through this innovative
partnership, we are going to deliver a Thanksgiving meal to thousands in
the region who may have otherwise gone without.”

“I’m so proud to be associated with this annual event that fills such an
important need within our community,” Gaines said. “By providing local
non-profit partners with hundreds of Thanksgiving turkeys, we’re helping
ensure that our region's families can enjoy a traditional holiday meal
together.”

During the program, participating investor-owned water companies like
California American Water and Golden State Water provide turkeys and
transportation in partnership with local elected officials who offer
local expertise in directing the donations to community food banks,
churches and other non-profit organizations.

“California American Water has more than 70 employees who live and work
here in Sacramento,” said External Affairs Manager for California
American Water Evan Jacobs. “This program is an opportunity for us to
give back to our customers, our neighbors and our families.”

Millions of Californians lack sufficient resources to feed themselves on
a regular basis. Many of these residents are low-income families that
will not be able to afford a Thanksgiving meal.

"Operation Gobble has become an important part of the holiday season for
all of our employees, who understand the significant impact a warm
Thanksgiving meal can make for our neighbors in need,” said Paul
Schubert, Northern District General Manager for Golden State Water. “We
appreciate the partnership of our elected officials and community
organizations who work closely with us to ensure the turkeys find their
way to those who need them most.”

“Golden State Water, California American Water, State Senator Gaines and
our non-profit partners are proud to be a part of this annual effort,
which makes the Thanksgiving holiday a little brighter for our neighbors
in need,” Jacobs said.

California American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE:
AWK), provides high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services
to more than 660,000 people.

With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and
most geographically diverse U.S. publicly-traded water and wastewater
utility company. The company employs more than 6,700 dedicated
professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water,
wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15 million people
in 47 states and Ontario, Canada. More information can be found by
visiting www.amwater.com.

Golden State Water Company (Golden State Water) is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of American States Water Company (NYSE: AWR). Golden State
Water provides water service to approximately 257,000 customers
throughout 10 counties in Northern, Coastal and Southern California, and
distributes electricity to approximately 24,000 customers in the Big
Bear recreational area of California through its Bear Valley Electric
Service division. American States Water Company also owns a contracted
services subsidiary, American States Utility Services, Inc. (ASUS). ASUS
provides operations, maintenance and construction management services
for water and wastewater systems located on military bases throughout
the country under 50-year privatization contracts.

Contacts

California American Water
Evan Jacobs, 916-568-4252
[email protected]