FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: West Texas Food Bank receives 4,800 lbs. of apples

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

 West Texas Food Bank receives 4,800 lbs. of apples

 

ODESSA, Texas — On Tuesday, The United Family donated 4,800 pounds of apples to the West Texas 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.”

 

Media Contacts: 

 

Joey Marcades                                                                                Abie Rampy 

Communications Manager                                                               Director of Public Relations

C: 806.281.8078                                                                               C: 806.438.1194

jmarcades@unitedtexas.com                                                            abie.rampy@unitedtexas.com 

 

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