As part of the 16th Take a Bite Out of Hunger program, The United Family donated more than 50,000 pounds of apples throughout April to food banks and food pantries in Texas and New Mexico.
Thanks to the partnership between The United Family and FirstFruits Farms, more than 650,000 pounds of apples have been donated over the years.
“The United Family feels very blessed to be in the position to make these donations for the 16th 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.”
FirstFruits Farms of Washington created the program to help feed the underserved while bringing attention to food insecurity across the country.
“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.”
Organizations receiving donations
The recipient organizations span Texas and New Mexico.
In Texas, donations were distributed to South Plains Food Bank in Lubbock, High Plains Food Bank in Amarillo, Food Bank of West Central Texas in Abilene, Minnies Food Pantry in Plano, West Texas Food Bank in Odessa, Concho Valley Food Bank in San Angelo and Wichita Falls Area Food Bank in Wichita Falls.
In New Mexico, donations went to The Food Depot in Santa Fe and Roadrunner Food Bank and Storehouse New Mexico, both in Albuquerque.
About The United Family
A self-distributing company with headquarters and distribution centers in Lubbock, The United Family operates 100 retail grocery stores under four banners – United Supermarkets, Market Street, Amigos and Albertsons Market. It also has 41 convenience stores under the banners of United Express, Market Street Express and Albertsons Market Express.
A wholly-owned subsidiary of Albertsons Companies Inc., the company also includes ancillary operations R.C. Taylor Distributing, USM Manufacturing and Llano Logistics.
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