Entergy Corporation has donated $80,000 to Salvation Army agencies in Mississippi to help low-income customers deal with the summer energy bills, Entergy spokesman Don Arnold said Tuesday.

The donation is part of Entergy’s $500,000 allocation to its four-state service territory — Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas.

Entergy has 2.7 million customers in those four states.

The money will be administered through The Power to Care program, which is The Salvation Army’s low-income customer utility assistance program through Entergy.

Also, Entergy will give up to an additional $500,000 to the program by matching $2 for every $1 donated by customers.

In addition to the money, Entergy is donating to The Salvation Army in Mississippi 1,000 fans, 100 of which will be distributed in Warren County, where Entergy has 21,864 customers.

Those needing assistance with energy bills may call The Salvation Army at 601-636-2706.