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For more information about these media releases and to be added to our media distribution list, please contact Public Relations Manager, Paige Phelps at paigep@ntfb.org or 214-330-1360.
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Jan Pruitt Given Highest Award Available to an Individual At Feeding America's National Conference
April 8, 2010
Big fish pack and sort for those in need and unveil a whale of a surprise
March 30, 2010
Local area charities win big through souper bowl of caring
February 15, 2010
Landmark New Study Reveals an Unprecedented Number of North Texans
Seeking Emergency Food Assistance
February 2, 2010
"Nick Jonas Visits the North Texas Food Bank"
January 2, 2010
“Hungry Today” Campaign and 20-Million-Meal Fundraising Goal Announced to Meet Urgent Need
November 10, 2009
North Texas Food Bank Distribution Rises, Revealing New Story of Hunger
May 14, 2009
The Plaza at Preston Center hosted annual Plaza Days
May 1, 2009
Cowboys Ware and Spears Team Up With Top Restaurant Chefs to Raise Funds for the North Texas Food Bank’s Efforts to Tackle Childhood Hunger
April 14, 2009
Run On! Announces New Location For Dash Down Greenville
January 28th, 2009
Communities Foundation Of Texas Announces $5 Million Commitment Toward Mass Care And Disaster Relief Plan
January 8th, 2009
Texas Food Banks Benefit from Dominion Foundation's More than $1 Million Donation
December 22, 2008
Southwest Funding, Select Realty, D.R. Horton Food Drive
December 17, 2008
Food Bank Announces $156K Budget Short Fall as Economy Impacts Both Donations and Need
December 15, 2008
Resounding Harmony Breaks New Ground with Musical Philanthropy
December 15, 2008
The North Texas Food Bank Dishes Out Gratitude - Recognizes Donors at Awards Ceremony
September 18, 2008
Southwest Airlines and the North Texas Food Bank Assist with Hurricane Ike Relief Efforts
September 16, 2008
Panera Bread® And Dfw Hunger Relief Agencies Recognize September As Hunger Action Month
September 15, 2008
Canstruction
September 6, 2008
Hunger Action Month
September 4, 2008
Everyone Deserves a Place at the Table
September 4, 2008
Empty Bowls presented by Tom Thumb
March 12, 2008
Students “Throw Pots” For A Good Cause
January 24, 2008
Food & Money Pouring in, But More is Needed for
The Greater Dallas / Fort Worth Souper Bowl of Caring
January 23, 2008
Sample Great Food And Support Hunger Relief
At The 9th Annual "Empty Bowls"
January 7, 2008
Around the Table (Bi-Monthly Newsletter)
BIG FISH PACK AND SORT FOR THOSE IN NEED AND UNVEIL A WHALE OF A SURPRISE
Dallas, Texas (March 30, 2010) . . . Serving food to thousands of customers a day is routine for Long John Silver’s executives, but Tuesday, March 30th was a little different. That day, LJS “big fish” were on site at the North Texas Food Bank packing and sorting food bank supplies for local families in need.
“Putting our food service skills to use in a Day of Service for the Community is just one way we aim to give back," stated Jim Bodenstedt, President & CEO for the Long John Silver’s franchise group, MUY Brands, LLC. The special Day of Service highlights a month-long partnership between Long John Silver’s, Sesame Street Live, North Texas Food Bank and the Tarrant Area Food Bank.
A surprise gift of over $20,000 to both food banks accompanied the executive work day.
Since January, Dallas area Long John Silver’s restaurants have been raising funds by offering a Sesame Street Live coloring and activity book for every $1 donation, with all proceeds benefiting the two local food banks.
“Feeding America’s recent Hunger in America 2010 study showed that NTFB feeds 63,000 people every week—that’s up 80 percent from four years ago,” said Jan Pruitt, president and CEO of the North Texas Food Bank. “So there is really no way we can thank the ‘big fish’ behind MUY Brands enough for their campaign reminding us that hunger, which effects 1 in 5 children throughout Texas, is year-round.”
PR Contact:
Paige Phelps, PR Manager
North Texas Food Bank
214-269-8975 desk
214-207-2823 cell
paigep@ntfb.org
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