In First PB&J Food Drive, I-66 EMP Collects More Than 400 Jars for PWCCF
Local Community Contributes Peanut Butter, Jelly to Support Prince William County Families in Need
Manassas, Va. June 9 , 2025 – Thanks to generous contributions from around the local community, I-66 Express Mobility Partners (I-66 EMP), the operator of the 66 Express Outside the Beltway, met our goal and provided the non-profit Prince William County Community Foundation (PWCCF) with more than 400 jars of peanut butter and jelly, bringing a triumphant conclusion to the roadway operator’s initial PB&J Food Drive, held throughout May.
PWCCF will distribute the sandwich staples to families in need throughout Prince William County.
The month of generosity was highlighted by a substantial donation from American Heritage Girls Troop VA7719, representing Monte Sion Church in Centreville.
“When I-66 EMP approached us with their idea for a PB&J drive in May, we thought it was a great way to get ready for summer,” said Dr. Vanessa M. Gattis, founding president and CEO of PWCCF. “Summer can be hard on families in need, because school is often where kids’ most nutritious meals come from. We’re very happy with how well it turned out, and we thank everyone who donated.”
The PB&J drive is the latest initiative in the partnership between PWCCF and I-66 EMP. The 66 Express operator has been a perennial Ally Sponsor of the foundation’s Back-To-School event which provides supplies and other essentials for student-readiness, and has made monetary contributions to PWCCF’s CHOW Wagon program, which delivers healthy meals to Prince William County families in need.
“Fighting against hunger is a key pillar of our mission to serve this community,” said Nancy H. Smith, corporate affairs director for I-66 EMP. “The response to the PB&J drive has been inspiring, and it’s wonderful to see first-hand how generous our community really is. We couldn’t ask for a better partner than our friends at PWCCF.”
About Prince William County Community Foundation, Inc.:
Founded in 2018 by president and CEO Dr. Vanessa M. Gattis, the Prince William County Community Foundation (PWCCF) is dedicated to improving the quality of life for PWC residents through initiatives focused on healthcare, education, well-being, and food security. PWCCF operates various programs, including scholarships, micro-grants, the C.H.O.W. Wagon initiative, and a Back-To-School community event providing vaccinations and supplies to improve school readiness. More about PWCCF can be found at www.PWCCFoundation.org.
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, Twitter, and Instagram.
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.
