The partnership between Tyson Foods and the LULAC has resulted in the feeding of thousands of poverty stricken individuals.
In an effort to eradicate hunger in some of America’s most vulnerable communities, Tyson Foods along with the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) have donated 40,000 pounds of protein to the South Texas Food Bank in Laredo, Texas.
LULAC and Tyson Foods have proven their commitment to this project over the past 16 years in which they have donated over one million pounds of protein to food banks across the country and Puerto Rico.
“We are honored to continue our partnership with Tyson Foods which will help feed thousands of Texas families,” said Roger C. Rocha, Jr., LULAC national president. “As a proud Laredo native, I am pleased to see this partnership take place in South Texas, and look forward to seeing its benefits throughout the community.”
As the oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization in the country, LULAC is committed to alleviating hunger disparities among the Latino community. The South Texas Food Bank serves one of the poorest areas in Texas. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, some of the counties served by the food bank have a poverty rate of over 30%.
“For the past 26 years, the South Texas Food Bank has served thousands of families, seniors, children and veterans in an eight-county area,” said Nora Venegas, director of federal government relations for Tyson Foods. “With this donation, we hope to help those in need as well as raise awareness about how hunger affects all communities.”
“This great protein product will be a blessing to our South Texas Food Bank clients,” said Alma Boubel, executive director, South Texas Food Bank. “We are very grateful.”