TYLER, Texas — The East Texas Food Bank was named the recipient of a $125,000 grant through the annual Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards program on Tuesday.
“This grant will help further ETFB’s efforts in the community of fighting hunger and feeding hope in the 26 counties we serve in East Texas,” said David Emerson, CEO of the East Texas Food Bank.
The East Texas Food Bank is one of 51 True Inspiration Awards grant recipients in 2024 that will be receiving a sum of the $5.48 million from Chick-fil-A, Inc.
In order to qualify for the grant, organizations must collaborate on addressing key issues that support Chick-fil-A's corporate social responsibility priorities such as:
- Caring for people
- Caring for others through food
- Caring for our communities
- Caring for our planet
The True Inspiration Awards first began in 2015 to carry on Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy’s legacy of community service. Since then, more than 300 grants, ranging from $30,000 to $350,000, have been awarded to organizations ranging from North America to Canada.
“Across the communities Chick-fil-A serves, we strive to have a positive impact, and we are honored to support local nonprofits that are truly making a difference in their neighborhoods,” said Brent Fielder, senior director of corporate social responsibility for Chick-fil-A, Inc.
To see a full list of the Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards recipients and program, visit chickfila.com/true-inspiration-awards.