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East Texas Food Bank receives $12,860 donation from Woodforest Charitable Foundation.

29-May, 2012

East Texas Food Bank receives $12,860 donation from Woodforest Charitable Foundation.

Photo Caption:From Left to Right – Patrick Schaeffer, Senior Vice President of Woodforest National Bank; Debbie Rogers, Regional Manager of Woodforest National Bank; Dennis Cullinane, Executive Director of East Texas Food Bank; Kim Marling, Woodforest Charitable Foundation Executive Director; Jeremy Horton, Woodforest Charitable Foundation Assistant Director; Dr. David Gottlieb, Director of Woodforest Charitable Foundation.

TYLER, TX – Woodforest Charitable Foundation makes a $12,860 donation to East Texas Food Bank. 

Founded in 1988, the mission of the East Texas Food Bank is to reduce hunger by providing food, support and education to individuals in need.  The Food Bank currently provides food to over 200 partner agencies, in an effort to feed children, the working poor and seniors throughout 26 counties in East Texas. In 2011, 18 million pounds of food was distributed to hungry East Texans, equaling 15 million meals. In the Food Bank’s Service are, one in four children, one in five adults and one in seven seniors are at-risk of hunger.

As a clearinghouse for donated food, the East Texas Food Bank forms a partnership with the food industry by collecting, inspecting, sorting, packaging and distributing food to member agencies, which provide food directly to those in need. Food sources include a variety of food manufacturers, brokers, wholesalers, and retailers that donate food to the East Texas Food Bank. Donated food includes overproduced or discontinued items, frozen foods, dairy products, mislabeled goods, dented cans, day-old breads and pastries, and odd-sized produce. In addition, local farmers and gardeners provide fresh produce. Individuals, businesses and community organizations support the East Texas Food Bank through various canned food drives throughout the year.

In addition to food distribution, the East Texas Food Bank provides food for over 4,500 children in 17 counties. In the 2011-2012 school year, over 130,000 backpack were distributed. Children also receive food for extended holidays and school vacations. Backpacks filled with nutritious, kid-friendly foods are discreetly distributed to children before the weekend of holiday break.

“We commend your commitment to making an effective and positive change in the communities your serve, and your passion for enriching the lives of those who are in need. You are truly a friend to the hungry. On behalf of all the children, seniors and families we serve, thank you,” said Dennis Cullinane, Executive Director of East Texas Food Bank.

For more information on Woodforest Charitable Foundation’s contributions to this organization, please contact this agency directly at (903) 597-3663 or visit www.easttexasfoodbank.org.

The Woodforest Charitable Foundation was created by Woodforest National Bank in 2005 as a direct result of its desire to support and invest in the communities in which it serves.  The Foundation is creating a legacy of commitment to those in need, enriching lives and communities through dedicated leadership and faithful administration by providing funding to qualifying 501(c) (3) charities. For additional information regarding The Woodforest Charitable Foundation, call (832) 375-CARE (2273) or visit the foundation’s website at www.woodforestcharitablefoundation.org.

Celebrating 32 years of service and ranked among the top earning banks in the United States, the Woodforest family of banks currently has assets of approximately $3.7 billion and services more than 1 million customers with branches in excess of 780 throughout 17 states:  Texas, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.  For information about Woodforest National Bank, please call k832-375-2000 or visit the bank’s website at www.woodforest.com.
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