More than 530 households received help paying their natural gas bills during a recent energy assistance blitz hosted by Atmos Energy and The Salvation Army, the nonprofit announced.The one-day event, held Wednesday, resulted in nearly $125,000 in aid distributed to families struggling with energy costs.Organizers said the goal was to help residents pay down their natural gas bills before colder weather arrives in the coming months.The partnership is part of ongoing efforts by Atmos Energy and The Salvation Army to provide relief to vulnerable households facing utility debt.

JACKSON, Miss. —

More than 530 households received help paying their natural gas bills during a recent energy assistance blitz hosted by Atmos Energy and The Salvation Army, the nonprofit announced.

The one-day event, held Wednesday, resulted in nearly $125,000 in aid distributed to families struggling with energy costs.

Organizers said the goal was to help residents pay down their natural gas bills before colder weather arrives in the coming months.

The partnership is part of ongoing efforts by Atmos Energy and The Salvation Army to provide relief to vulnerable households facing utility debt.