The United Family donated 50,000 pounds of apples to food banks and pantries in Texas and New Mexico throughout May as part of the annual Take a Bite Out of Hunger program, which is in its 15th year.
Through a partnership between The United Family and FirstFruits Farms, more than 650,000 pounds of apples have been donated to help families in both states.
“The United Family feels very blessed to be in the position to make these donations for the 15th year in a row,” said Joseph Bunting, produce business director. “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.”
The donations continue Lubbock, Texas-based The United Family’s role as an original partner of the Take a Bite Out of Hunger program, which is sponsored by FirstFruits Farms of Washington. FirstFruits created the program to feed the underserved and address food insecurity nationwide.
“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. “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.”
The organizations receiving the apple donations include: South Plains Food Bank, High Plains Food Bank, Food Bank of West Central Texas, Minnies Food Pantry, West Texas Food Bank, Concho Valley Food Bank, Wichita Falls Area Food Bank, Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico, Roadrunner Food Bank and Storehouse New Mexico.
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