State Fair of Texas makes massive canned food donation: 'Essential support'

The State Fair of Texas has donated thousands of pounds of nutrient to nan North Texas Food Bank pursuing nan conclusion of nan three-week event.

More than 180,000 canned nutrient items – which included things for illustration jars of peanut food – were collected passim nan State Fair of Texas, nan statement said successful a release. 

In summation to nan canned items, leftover nutrient and beverages from nan fair's galore nutrient vendors were besides donated.  

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"Yesterday marked different successful section successful our yearly State Fair Cares Food Drive, a cherished contented since 2015," said Taylor Pulfer, communications head for nan State Fair of Texas, via email. 

"Thanks to nan generosity of our dedicated food and beverage concessionaires, we collected a important magnitude of unused and leftover nutrient items pursuing nan adjacent of nan 2024 State Fair of Texas."

The adjacent is "proud to partner pinch section organizations to thief conflict nutrient insecurity."

Besides reducing nutrient waste, nan nutrient thrust "provides basal support to our section community. The donations, which are a lifeline for many, will beryllium distributed to Fair Park area nutrient pantries and shelters," Pulfer said.

The adjacent is "proud to partner pinch section organizations to thief conflict nutrient insecurity and make a quality successful nan lives of those who request it most," he besides said. 

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The North Texas Food Bank is simply a partner nutrient slope of Feeding America and is "a starring nonprofit statement that fights hunger and provides children, seniors and families successful North Texas entree to nutritious food," according to its website. 

A squad of volunteers, including State Fair of Texas mascot Little Big Tex, helped retired astatine nan State Fair Cares Food Drive.  (State Fair of Texas)

"The 'Feed nan Need' thrust is our largest canned nutrient initiative, and we are thankful to nan State Fair of Texas and nan organization for their support," Jeff Smith, elder head of communications for nan North Texas Food Bank, told Fox News Digital successful an email. 

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Smith continued, "The North Texas Food Bank has begun distributing nan 180,000 cans collected done our web of astir 500 nutrient pantries and organizations."

More than 180,000 canned equipment were donated to nan North Texas Food Bank, on pinch leftover nutrient and drinks from nan State Fair of Texas. (State Fair of Texas)

The 13-county area served by nan North Texas Food Bank ranks 4th successful nan state for nutrient insecurity, Smith said.

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"This arena is basal successful helping america present nutritious nutrient to those successful need," he said. 

The State Fair Cares Food Drive is nan largest canned nutrient thrust for nan North Texas Food Bank each year. (State Fair of Texas)

Each year, nan North Texas Food Bank provides much than 100 cardinal nutritious meals to those successful need, its website said.