Shentel Employees Fight Hunger Through 2026 Shentel Cares Initiatives

EDINBURG, Va., Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) (Nasdaq: SHEN), announced the successful completion of its 2026 Shentel Cares Summer Backpack Program and Shentel Caring Days, highlighting the meaningful impact of employee-driven philanthropy and corporate partnership in combating food insecurity across the communities it serves.

Through the 2026 Summer Backpack Program, Shentel employees donated more than $10,000, surpassing the program's fundraising goal. Combined with contributions from the Shentel Foundation and matching support from CoBank, employee donations helped generate a total of $28,000 for seven local organizations working to address food insecurity. Each organization received $4,000 to support programs serving individuals and families in need.