<p><strong>Lubbock,TX</strong><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> United Supermarkets has helped the less fortunate by making a donation of over 54,800 pounds of apples to food banks located in Abilene, Amarillo, Lubbock and Wichita Falls. The donation is an example of the company’s commitment to the Take a Bite Out of Hunger program sponsored by FirstFruits Marketing of Washington, according to a press release. This is the second year that FirstFruits Marketing has joined with retailers in promoting its campaign. Seven retailers have joined Take A Bite Out of Hunger™ this year, donating more than 240,000 pounds of apples to local food banks.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> The campaign was created by FirstFruits Marketing to help feed the hungry while also bringing awareness to food insecurity issues in the U.S. Tommy Wilkins, Director of Procurement for United Supermarkets, LLC, states, “We’re committed to making a positive impact in the communities we serve, and participating in Take a Bite Out of Hunger™ is a great way to make a difference.” Mr. Wilkins, continues, “This program provides help to those in need, and we’re proud to be able to donate more than 54,000 pounds of fresh and healthy apples to combat hunger in our communities.”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">www.unitedtexas.com</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
