SJW Hosts Annual Operation Gobble Event and Celebrates 160th Anniversary
San Jose, Calif. - November 10, 2026 - San Jose Water (“SJW” or “the Company”), a wholly owned subsidiary of H2O America (NASDAQ: HTO), is bringing Thanksgiving meals to residents in the greater San Jose area with its annual Operation Gobble event. SJW, through its Force for Good foundation, has donated a total of $80,000 in grocery gift cards through this event over the past seven years to support families in need during the holiday season. This year, Safeway gift cards will be donated to:
● Japantown Lions Club on behalf of Senator Dave Cortese
● West Valley Community Services on behalf of Senator Josh Becker
● Hunger at Home on behalf of Councilmember and Senator-elect Scott Sakakihara
● Loaves & Fishes on behalf of Assemblymember Gail Pellerin
● Lighthouse Food & Rescue on behalf of Assemblymember Ash Kalra
● Milpitas Food Pantry on behalf of Assemblymember Alex Lee
● Community Seva on behalf of Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens
● Midtown Family Services on behalf of Assemblymember Marc Berman
The California Water Association (CWA) established the Operation Gobble program with the purpose of partnering water utilities with elected officials and non-profit organizations across the state to make donations during Thanksgiving.
This year’s festivities will also include a nod to SJW’s 160th anniversary. In 1865, Donald McKenzie secured the right to provide residents with what he called “good and pure water.” One year later, San Jose Water was founded with Donald McKenzie as the president, beginning a long legacy of service. Incorporated on November 21, 1866, SJW initially provided water to about 400 local residents from two water mains dug along First and Santa Clara Streets. Today, SJW has more than 232,000 connections serving about one million people.
“San Jose Water is honored to have been a part of CWA’s Operation Gobble for the past seven years. We can’t thank our local elected officials and community partners enough for their unwavering support of local families in need,” said Tanya Moniz-Witten, President of San Jose Water. “It’s fitting to be celebrating Operation Gobble in the same month as our 160th Anniversary. Service has been at the heart of San Jose Water since our founding. We look forward to 160 more years of dedication to our community.”
On Thursday, November 12, 2025 at 6 p.m. participating local officials, along with representatives from Japantown Lions Club, West Valley Community Services, Hunger at Home, Loaves & Fishes, Lighthouse Food & Rescue, Milpitas Food Pantry, Community Seva and Midtown Family Services will gather to receive the gift cards and mark SJW’s 160-year history.
About San Jose Water
Founded in 1866, San Jose Water is a regulated private utility, and one of the largest and most technically sophisticated urban water systems in the United States. The company serves over one million people in the greater San Jose metropolitan area. San Jose Water is owned by H2O America, a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol HTO. H2O America also owns: Connecticut Water Company in Connecticut; Maine Water Company in Maine; and Texas Water Company in Texas. To learn more about San Jose Water, visit sjwater.com.
Contact Information
Liann Walborsky
Director of Corporate Communications, San Jose Water
408-918-7247, liann.walborsky@sjwater.com