ETFB gets 40K food donation

TYLER – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has delivered one of 250 truckloads of food to the East Texas Food Bank, an initiative marking the nation’s 250th birthday.
This specific donation of 40,000 pounds of food is equivalent to 30,000 meals for East Texans.

The 250 truckloads of food are part of a larger donation effort by the church in observance of the nation’s 250th birthday. The delivery to the East Texas Food Bank included non-perishable items such as pasta, beans and rice, along with household essentials like dish soap, all intended to reach dinner tables across the region.

Many volunteers gathered to help unload the truckload of donations and celebrate the initiative. Among those participating in the event was East Texas Congressman Nathaniel Moran.

Elders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were also present, expressing their hope that the food would nourish not only people’s bodies but also their spirits.

“There is an incredibly rewarding feeling of partnering with food banks like East Texas Food Bank across the U.S.,” Elder Gary Riding said. “It’s remarkable to think about 250 trucks going to communities across all 50 states and strengthening those communities.” As we lift our neighbors.”