Apr 19, 2021 · Southwire Extends COVID-19 Relief Into 2021 by Committing $500,000 Towards Hunger and Education. Apr 19, 2021. Last year, Southwire committed $1 million dollars of its charitable funding in response to the pandemic, and now, the company is expanding its COVID-19 giving back efforts into 2021 with an additional $500,000.