Avista Corp. donates to five area food banks

Avista Corp. announced on Tuesday that it is making $400 donations to five area food banks.

Nonprofits to receive the funds include: ABC Community Food Bank, Post Falls Food Bank, Community Action Partnership, Rathdrum Community Food Bank and Spirit Lake Food Bank.

The donations are part of a total of $250,000 in gifts made by the company in December. The gifts bring the total value of grants and donations for 2014 to $1.7 million from both the Avista Foundation and Avista Corp.

"This year, marking our 125th anniversary, it is especially meaningful to us to help support the community resources and organizations that make such a difference in the lives of our friends and neighbors," said Avista Corp. Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Scott Morris.