Central Texas Food Bank Gets Big Donation

AUSTIN, TX — The Greater Austin Merchants Cooperative Association has donated $25,000 to the Central Texas Food Bank, officials announced Monday.

The gift will provide 200,000 meals to Central Texans who are facing food insecurity due to the outbreak of new cornavirus. In the spirit of wanting to give back to all communities, official said, GAMA’s goal for this gift is to make a direct impact on those who need it most.

Shane Walker, GAMA chief operating officer, said the donation would make a strong impact. “So many of our customers and their families have been affected by this pandemic,” he said. “People need help now more than ever and are having to make hard decisions for their families, while dealing with loss of income. GAMA is very pleased to be able to assist the Central Texas Food Bank and the good work they do in our community.”

The Central Texas Food Bank provided more than 43 million meals last year through its network of 300 partner agencies and mobile food pantries in 21 counties throughout Central Texas for the past 39 years. Officials said GAMA’s donation will support the one in seven Central Texans — including one in five children — who may not know where their next meal is coming from.

“The COVID-9 pandemic has created a skyrocketing demand for our services, stretching our resources to the limit,” Derrick Chubbs, president and CEO of the Central Texas Food Bank, said in a prepared statement. “This generous donation from our friends at GAMA demonstrates the power of a caring community and will provide thousands of meals to our neighbors in need during these uncertain times.”

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For more information about how you can help make a difference in the lives of hungry neighbors in need, visit CentralTexasFoodBank.org.

About GAMA

Greater Austin Merchants Cooperative Association is a cooperative membership consisting of over 550 convenience and gas stores in 16 counties in Central Texas. GAMA also owns and operates a Wholesale/Sales/Distribution facility.