Hays County Food Bank to provide 1,500 holiday meals through 20th annual campaign

The 20th annual Hays County Food Bank Turkeys Tackling Hunger campaign kicked off Oct. 29, inviting the community to help provide more than 1,500 families with a traditional holiday meal.

The two-minute impact

The Turkeys Tackling Hunger campaign provides local families with complete meal kits for the fall season, including a turkey and classic holiday sides and trimmings, according to a Hays County Food Bank news release.

The campaign is funded by community donations and supported by sponsors, including:

• Night Hawk Frozen Foods

• United Way of Hays and Caldwell Counties

• Little Guys Movers

• H-E-B

• Community Action

• Serving Friends

• Central Texas Food Bank

“Turkeys Tackling Hunger is one of our most beloved community traditions,” said Lisa Young, Hays County Food Bank executive director, in the release. “It’s more than just a meal. It’s about bringing people together and making sure every family in Hays County has the chance to celebrate the holidays with dignity and joy.”

The details

The food bank needs additional support through donations and volunteers to combat rising food costs and ever-increasing need in the community, according to the release. A complete holiday meal kit will cost $60.

Donations can be made securely on the Hays County Food Bank’s website. Donors who give $60 or more will receive a free campaign T-shirt. Community members can also volunteer to distribute turkeys or support other food bank programs.