December 6, 2023

I-66 EMP Establishes Partnership and Contributes to Haymarket Regional Food Pantry

Donation of $2,000 Will Provide Milk and Eggs for a Week to HRFP Clients This Holiday Season

Manassas, VA – Wednesday, December 6, 2023 – At a check presentation Nov. 17, I-66 Express Mobility Partners (I-66 EMP), builder and operator of the 66 Express Outside the Beltway, made a donation of $2,000 to the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry (HRFP).

The donation, which establishes a new partnership between I-66 EMP and HRFP, will help the local food bank purchase enough fresh milk and eggs to provide its clients with a week’s worth of those nutritious staples this holiday season.

“We’re delighted to welcome I-66 EMP as a new partner of the HRFP,” said Eileen F. Smith, executive director of the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry. “Strategic partnerships such as this create stability for the food pantry and provide much-needed resources for our clients. We’re grateful for this contribution and the positive impact it will have here in western Prince William County.”

I-66 EMP’s contribution to the food bank represents the company’s philosophy of serving the wider community as more than a reliable travel option. The company is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of all Northern Virginia residents, as demonstrated through its donations, volunteerism, and partnerships with organizations such as the HRFP.

“This partnership with the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry perfectly aligns with our mission of enhancing the quality of life in the region we serve,” said Nancy H. Smith, corporate affairs director for I-66 EMP. “In addition to being the most valuable choice for faster, safer mobility on the I-66 corridor, we’re committed to outstanding community service. Partnering with the HRFP is a natural fit.”

About Haymarket Regional Food Pantry:

The Haymarket Regional Food Pantry (HRFP) is a community based non-profit organization comprised entirely of volunteers dedicated to eliminating hunger by providing food to individuals and families in Haymarket, Gainesville, and the surrounding areas. We accomplish this mission by educating, empowering, and enlightening the community about the issues of hunger and nutrition. We rely entirely on food and financial support from our donors, and are thankful for the tremendous support that we receive from caring individuals, local churches, businesses and organizations, and our impressive team of volunteers. Visit www.HaymarketFoodPantry.org to learn more and make a contribution.

About the 66 Express Outside the Beltway:
Part of VDOT’s Transform 66 Outside the Beltway program, the lanes of the 66 Express are a transformative 22.5-mile multi-modal mega-project featuring advanced dynamic-tolling systems to keep traffic flowing at all times. The lanes provide Northern Virginia commuters, businesses, and mass transit with a reliable option to move people, goods, and services throughout the I-66 corridor, allowing drivers to Sit Less, Live More. Visit www.Ride66Express.com to learn more, and keep up with the 66 Express on Facebook and Twitter.

About I-66 Express Mobility Partners:
I-66 Express Mobility Partners (EMP) is a consortium of leading infrastructure companies including Cintra, Meridiam, and APG. In public-private partnership (P3) with VDOT, I-66 EMP is contracted to operate the 66 Express Outside the Beltway through 2066. Connect with I-66 EMP on LinkedIn.

Media contacts:

I-66 Express Mobility Partners:

Nancy H. Smith, Corporate Affairs Director

571-524-1830/nsmith@i66emp.us