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‘Produce Drop & Community Roadshow’ helps families eat right with fresh produce

Eating fresh produce doesn’t have to be hard or break the bank. The ‘Produce Drop & Community Roadshow’ happened Tuesday giving away products and sending a message.

Hosted by the East Texas Food Bank and the Smith County Food Security Council, the event was held at New Days Community Church in Tyler.

Both organizations wanted to give the message that fresh produce can be easy to attain and if anyone is in need of some, they can help.
(Read more and watch this story from KETK)

Pro wrestling performers fight to end hunger at East Texas Food Bank event

The East Texas Food Bank and Main Event Pro Wrestling presented “Brawl At The Brewery,” a family-friendly pro wrestling event on Saturday at True Vine Brewing Company, 2453 Earl Campbell Parkway in Tyler.

This “fight to end hunger” showcased pro wrestling performers, a light show and drama-filled situations that played out in front of a live audience, according to a news release about it.
(Read more from Tyler Morning Telegraph)

Pro-wrestling ‘Brawl at the Brewery’ to benefit the East Texas Food Bank

Big Daddy Yum Yum stopped by to talk about his Saturday night match against Lucha Libra superstar Estrella Galactica in the fight to end hunger benefiting the East Texas Food Bank.

The event, ‘Brawl At The Brewery’, Saturday, September 14th is FREE admission with a non-perishable food donation at the gate of True Vine Brewing Company, 2453 Earl Campbell Parkway in Tyler, starting at 7:00 pm.
(Read and watch more from KLTV 7)

John Tyler tops Lee to win the 29th annual Pantry Raid competition

John Tyler and Robert E. Lee students love a good competition.

On Saturday, not only were they competing on the football field but also in the 29th annual East Texas Food Bank Pantry Raid at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium.

For the second straight year, John Tyler took home the trophy. When the winner was announced at halftime on Earl Campbell Field, JT students, along with principal Chanel Howard-Veazy, jumped up and down with joy before converging in a group huddle.
(Read more from Tyler Morning Telegraph)

Tyler high schools compete to feed the hungry in annual Pantry Raid competition

Students at Robert E. Lee High School and John Tyler High School are collecting canned food and monetary donations for the 29th annual Pantry Raid. Each student body hopes to out-donate the other to win a trophy and bragging rights.

“I think the Pantry Raid is a great cause,” Robert E. Lee High School Student Council President Michael Foley, 18, said. “I’ve had the opportunity over the years to do service projects where I see the need in the community for food. To be able to help as a student makes you humble.”
(Read this story from Tyler Morning Telegraph)