Longview named winner in 3rd annual Spread The Love Peanut Butter Drive
Longview has won again in the third annual “Spread the Love Peanut Butter Drive,” a friendly competition between the cities of Longview and Tyler to support the East Texas Food Bank.
This year, Longview residents donated an impressive 8,657 pounds of peanut butter, while Tyler contributed 4,783 pounds, bringing the total to 13,440 pounds collected to help fight hunger in East Texas.
Community members participated by purchasing jars of peanut butter at local stores or online, with drop-off locations conveniently located throughout both cities. Funds raised totaled $16,121.
“Everyone is a winner in this friendly competition because the food and funds collected will help East Texans in need,” said David Emerson, CEO of the East Texas Food Bank. “Each jar donated represents a family that will receive nutritious, protein-rich food. We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who took part in this drive.”
The peanut butter drive was held in September in recognition of Hunger Action Month, a nationwide initiative to raise awareness about food insecurity. In East Texas, 1 in 6 adults and 1 in 4 children face hunger—a need that this campaign aimed to address.
Special thanks go to Brookshire’s, Super 1 Foods, Fresh by Brookshire’s, and so many businesses in Tyler and Longview for serving as donation drop-off points. Emerson also extended appreciation to the many groups who hosted their own drives.
“This campaign was a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish when we come together for a shared cause,” Emerson added. “Thanks to everyone’s generosity, we are making real progress in Fighting Hunger and Feeding Hope across East Texas.”