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NEWS RELEASE8201 South Congress Avenue
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For Immediate Release
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Central Texas Fires – Food Distribution. Austin, TX — To help those affected by the wildfires in Central Texas, the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas (CAFB) will be holding a food distribution from one of its mobile food pantries this Friday between 9 and 11 a.m. WHAT/WHO: CAFB food distribution for 300 people from one of its Mobile Food Pantries WHEN / WHERE: Friday, September 9, 9 – 11 a.m. Cedar Creek Middle School 125 Voss Parkway Cedar Creek, TX More Information on how to help: To hold a food drive at your workplace, school, church etc., CAFB has large donation boxes available for pick up at their warehouse. Once filled please return to CAFB or call 512-282-2111 to arrange for a pick up. Most desired food donations are healthy, non-perishable items such as: - Water, Gatorade - Ready to eat meals preferably with pull up or pop tops, e.g. chilli, stew, canned pasta w/sauce - Single serving snacks such as protein or granola bars, nuts - Lunchables or other single serving foods that do not require refrigeration - Diapers - Baby formula Donations can now also be made at more than 70 Sonic locations across Central Texas - http://media2.myfoxaustin.com/ktbcmisc/soniclocations.pdf About Capital Area Food Bank of Texas: The mission of the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas is to nourish hungry people and lead the community in ending hunger. In its 30th year of service, the Food Bank currently provides food and grocery products to more than 350 Partner Agencies in 21 Central Texas counties. In 2010, CAFB distributed more than 25 million pounds of food. For more information on the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas and its programs, visit www.austinfoodbank.org or call 512/282-2111.
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