29k grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation ensures Morganton Public Safety is better prepared

Morganton Department of Public Safety recently announced they have been awarded more than $29,000 in a grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has helped to give away millions of dollars for life-saving equipment to fire departments across the nation. The money from this grant will be used to purchase rescue equipment for Morganton Department of Public Safety, fulfilling a critical need within the department. Having the appropriate tools on hand makes all the difference in allowing first responders to effectively serve their communities and save lives.

Morganton Public Safety’s Police Chief Jason Whisnant, said “This grant from Firehouse Subs is going to be a huge benefit to our community. Providing first responders with the right tools is crucial for them to successfully do their jobs. I am so happy that our agency reached out and applied for their grant to supply much-needed rescue equipment. On behalf of the department and its members, I want to thank the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation and our local Firehouse Subs in Morganton for recognizing our needs and awarding funding to provide this equipment.”

Whisnant said, “Our agency has, and will continue to pursue grant opportunities that allow us to purchase equipment and reduce tax burden on our citizens while providing equipment that increases our level of service to our citizens and community.”

For the past 18 years, donations have been the driving force behind Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation® supporting first responders and public safety organizations nationwide. To learn more about Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation or donate directly, visit FirehouseSubsFoundation.org.

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ABOUT FIREHOUSE SUBS PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION

In 2005, the Firehouse Subs founders established the 501(c)(3), non-profit Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. The charity provides lifesaving equipment, prevention education, scholarships and continued education, and disaster relief for first responders and public safety organizations, as well as support for military veterans. Since inception, the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has awarded more than $79 million to hometown heroes in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Support for Canadian first responders is provided through the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada.

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is honored to be listed as a four-star nonprofit organization, the highest designation, by Charity Navigator. Charity Navigator is the nation’s largest and most-utilized evaluator of charities. Grant allocations are made possible thanks to the overwhelming support of Firehouse Subs restaurants and generous donors. More than 70% of the funds raised for the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation come from the generosity of Firehouse Subs guests and the restaurant brand. Please consider supporting a Firehouse Subs restaurant near you.