Hays County Food Bank’s Annual Summer Fundraiser

Hays County, TX – The Hays County Food Bank is asking donors to help replenish funds to combat hunger year-round with their annual ‘Lend A Hand’ campaign. This year’s goal is $15,000, which will provide ~3,000 meals for individuals and families in need.

The ‘Lend A Hand’ Campaign kicked off on June 1st and will run until July 31st. All funds received will be used to help the Hays County Food Bank provide nutritious food to the food insecure in Hays County.

If you would like to help, please take a moment to donate online at www.HaysFoodBank.org/Donate/Form. You can also mail in or drop off your donation at our office, which is located at 220 Herndon Street San Marcos, TX 78666. If you want to do more to help, ask your employer if they will match your personal or office donation. Lastly, please keep in mind that if you schedule a monthly donation, you will be able to spread out the impact of your generosity all year long.

If you are interested in hosting your own food drive, please visit http://haysfoodbank.org/donate/event-registration-form/ or contact Ashley Hurst at ahurst@haysfoodbank.org. You can also help eliminate hunger in Hays County by making a donation to support the Hays County Food Bank. Your gift enables the Food Bank to provide nutritious food to our community. Visit haysfoodbank.org/donate/form or call (512) 392-8300 to make a donation. Go to www.haysfoodbank.org for details about public distributions, volunteer opportunities, the Get FED, HOPE and YEAH programs, and upcoming events.

In 2015, the Hays County Food Bank, andits 20+ partner agencies, distributed 690,397 pounds of food to an average of nearly 12,000 food insecure residents a month, The population served included senior citizens, children, and many others facing economic challenges. “Food security” refers to the availability of food and one’s access to it.  The Food Bank is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the public to perform its mission.  For more information, please visit haysfoodbank.org or visit us on Facebook or Twitter at @HaysFoodBank.