Thursday, Jan. 26, The United Family, which operates United Supermarkets, Amigos and Market Street in Lubbock, will present the South Plains Food Bank with 18,484 pounds of food. This donation is a result of the company’s annual holiday food drive, where guests raised more than $22,100 in monetary donations and $24,300 in food donations.
The annual “U Can Share” food drive began Nov. 28 and lasted through Dec. 11. Guests were encouraged to give nonperishable food or monetary donations at any United Supermarkets, Amigos or Market Street location in Lubbock. The total donation will provide more than 15,403 meals to local families throughout Lubbock and surrounding areas.
WHAT: Donation of 18,484 pounds of food to the South Plains Food Bank
WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 26 at 9 a.m.
WHERE: South Plains Food Bank
5605 MLK Blvd
Lubbock, TX 79404
WHO: United and food bank representatives in attendance will include:
- Mary Myers, Communications & Community Relations Manager, The United Family
- David Weaver, CEO, South Plains Food Bank
MEDIA: For photo/filming opportunities and interviews please contact:
- Mary Myers at 806.543.4091 or email at mmyers@unitedtexas.com
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Kylie Soderstrom at 972.499.6649 or email at kylie.soderstrom@hck2.com
(News release from United Family)