AUSTIN, Texas — A major financial boost is coming for food banks in Texas.
H-E-B Chairman Charles Butt is making a $20 million personal donation to help Texans who are experiencing hunger and food insecurity. The money will be divided between 20 food banks that are part of the Feeding Texas Network.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture ranks Texas as the second-most food insecure state in the nation. Feeding Texas says 4 million people experience food insecurity, and 20% of them are children.
“The thought of children going hungry anywhere is painful, but to have that happen here in Texas is unacceptable,” said Butt. “My aim is to support access to essential food programs and invest in solutions for Texans. By supporting the hunger relief efforts of these dedicated organizations, we hope to make a meaningful and positive impact across the state.”
H-E-B said last year, its Hunger Relief program donated more than 33 million pounds of food to families in need.