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This is DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS. The West Texas Food Bank received a truckload of food in celebration of American’s 250th Birthday. Danny Barrera has the story.
Odessa, Texas/April 29, 2026-The West Texas Food Bank received a truckload of food as part of a combined effort with the Trump Administration and the Church of Latter-Day Saints. The donation is in celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States and will help support individuals and families facing food insecurity across the region.
(Hal Mead, President of the Odessa Texas Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints)
“The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believes in caring for the needy all across the world, and we really, we really want to find ways to be able to do this with local organizations that are very effective on how they do that. And so so that’s why we’re partnering with a group like West Texas Food Bank.”
This donation emphasizes the power of public and private partnerships in addressing hunger while also commemorating a historic milestone for the nation. The West Texas Food Bank and its partners help provide West Texas families with access to nutritious food when they need it most.
(Libby Stephens, Chief Executive Officer-West Texas Food Bank)
“What we’re seeing is the neighbors in which we’re serving as our elderly population because they are on a fixed income, and then also single guardians or parents raising kiddos who have kids under the age of 18, you know, just the cost of living. And for them to go to work, for them to be able to pay their car insurance, you know, all those things have gone up. And so, because they do have jobs there, just they don’t qualify for government assistance. So, they are having to turn to the West Texas Food Bank and our partner agencies throughout the 19 counties. So, to receive a gift like this of just so much great food is amazing, but also to be selected again by the church and also the interfaith office with President Trump is a true honor.”
The event featured The Honorable Sara Kate Shock, Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett, President of the Odessa Texas Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints: Hal Mead
Libby Stephens, CEO of the West Texas Food Bank.
For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.
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