East Texas Food Bank awards Lufkin business for contribution

TYLER, Texas ( KETK ) – The East Texas Food Bank (ETFB) recognized UBank on Monday with a Hunger Hero Award as a part of Hunger Action Month.

ETFB awarded UBank with the honor for their contribution to the food bank through the Good for Country concert and fundraiser in Lufkin, having raised over $115,000 over the last five years.

“We are so grateful to UBank for creating such a unique fundraiser that brings people together
to enjoy music and help East Texans struggling with food insecurity,” David Emerson, CEO
of the East Texas Food Bank, said. “We are serving over three million meals in Angelina County.”

UBank was awarded as a part of Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month, an effort to raise awareness and take action regarding hunger in East Texas and the U.S.

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