FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: South Plains Food Bank receives 10,560 lbs. of apples

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 8, 2025

The United Family celebrates 15^th year of Take a Bite Out of Hunger^®with donation of 50,000 pounds of apples across Texas & New Mexico

South Plains Food Bank receives 10,560 lbs. of apples

LUBBOCK, Texas — On Thursday, The United Family donated 10,560 pounds of apples to the South Plains Food Bank as part of the Take a Bite Out of Hunger^® program. This donation is part of a larger donation of 50,000 pounds of apples across Texas and New Mexico.

This year’s donation marks the 15^th year of the Take a Bite Out of Hunger^®program. Thanks to the partnership between The United Family and FirstFruits Farms, more than 650,000 pounds of apples have been donated, helping countless families across both states.

“The United Family feels very blessed to be in the position to make these donations for the fifteenth year in a row,” said Joseph Bunting, produce business director for The United Family. “We know how important donations of fresh produce can be for food banks and their clients. We are so thankful for this partnership with FirstFruits and the hard work of our team members across Texas and New Mexico.”

This donation marks a continuing commitment by The United Family as an original partner of the Take a Bite Out of Hunger program, sponsored by FirstFruits Farms of Washington. FirstFruits created the program to help feed the underserved while bringing attention to the problem of food insecurity across the country.

“At FirstFruits Farms, we believe every positive action makes a difference—whether it’s sponsoring local programs or addressing hunger on a national scale,” said Aimee Bach, business development director for FirstFruits Farms. “Our mission to serve and uplift communities aligns perfectly with The United Family. We’re proud to work together now for 15 years with their shoppers and team to bring fresh, healthy fruit to families in need with the Take a Bite out of Hunger^® campaign.”

“We are proud to honor our longstanding partnership with The United Family and FirstFruits, whose unwavering commitment has played a vital role in our mission to end hunger,” said Dina Jeffries, CEO of the South Plains Food Bank. “Their support has helped bring hope, dignity, and meals to countless individuals and families in need. Fresh produce is always appreciated and will be received with gratitude by those we serve.”