Del Papa Distributing Announces an $85,000 Match Grant Challenge to Support Galveston County Food Bank’s Vital Services Amid the Covid-19 Crisis
Texas City, Texas (January 15, 2021) – Del Papa Distributing Company recently gifted up to $85,000 in matching funds to support the Galveston County Food Bank’s efforts to provide easy access to nutritional food to the thousands of Galveston County residents facing food insecurity during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This match grant challenge is a call to action to the greater Galveston County community to support the Galveston County Food Bank at a time when demand created by the pandemic has stretched the organization’s resources to the limit.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the demand for our services to skyrocket”, said Donnie VanAckeren, President and CEO of the Galveston County Food Bank. “This generous matching grant from Del Papa Distributing will help us provide nutritious meals for thousands of our neighbors throughout Galveston County. On behalf of the Galveston County Food Bank, our staff and our Board of Directors thank you for helping us lead the fight to end hunger in Galveston County”.
Del Papa Distributing, founded in Galveston in 1910 understands and appreciates the commitment of the Galveston County Food Bank and it mission of addressing food insecurity issues in Galveston County. “We wanted to support the Galveston County Food Bank’s efforts during this time to provide help and nourishment to our neighbors in need. We know the ongoing economic impact on our communities due to the pandemic are creating even stronger pressures on those already living on the margins and worrying about feeding their families or themselves. This matching gift commitment seeks to double the value of every dollar raised through all donations”, said Peter Williamson, VP Corporate Relations & Communication for Del Papa Distributing.
