SAN ANTONIO, TX (January 6, 2014) -- With help from thousands of generous individuals across the San Antonio area, Security Service Federal Credit Union (SSFCU), along with other community partners, collected nearly a million and a half pounds of food for the San Antonio Food Bank during this year’s Food4SA food and turkey drive.
“SSFCU members stepped up to the plate to help our community in such a big way this year,” said John Worthington, SSFCU executive vice president. “We are humbled by their generosity.”
In addition to all the canned goods and turkeys dropped off, every $10 donatedprovided 70 meals for children, seniors and families in need. Now in its 11th year, the annual, month-long drive hit a record amount of donations – 1,477,080 pounds – enough to provide more than 1,152,122 meals.
“Due to the generosity of our community, we are able to provide meals along with a message of hope and caring,” says Eric Cooper, president and chief executive officer for the San Antonio Food Bank.