TYLER, Texas — Tyler High and Tyler Legacy are coming together to raise meals for Tyler ISD's 32nd Annual Pantry Raid before their big football rivalry game this year.
“This year’s event is more important than ever as so many East Texans are struggling to feed their families because of the high cost of food due to inflation,” said Dennis Cullinane, CEO of the East Texas Food Bank. “We are so excited that students will kick off the football season by supporting their community to help the one in six East Texans facing hunger, including one in four children."
Since 1991, local students have raised more than 1.5 million meals. Last year, 102,257 meals were raised.
“Tyler ISD is grateful to the East Texas Food Bank for its continued impact on the lives of our students and families each year,” said Jennifer Hines, Tyler ISD chief communications officer. “The hunger-relief services ETFB provides is a tremendous benefit to our families.”
Until next Friday, Tyler High and Tyler Legacy students will collect food and funds. The results of the pantry raid will be announced at the halftime during their football game on Sept. 2 at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium. Donations can be made at here.