Houston Food Banks Gets $156K From Whataburger-Texans Team

HOUSTON – Whataburger and the Houston Texans donated $156,358 to the Houston Food Bank during a presentation on Thursday. The presentation was made as part of the third annual Hunger Action Month fundraiser.

Special onsite guests included Houston Texans Ambassador Cecil Shorts and the Houston Texans Cheerleaders.

From Sept. 17 through Oct. 8, fans were encouraged to donate $1 or more at any of the 141 Houston-area Whataburger locations to the Houston Food Bank to receive a coupon good for a free Whataburger with purchase of a medium fry and 32-ounce drink. The fundraiser resulted in the highest donation in the history of the program.

“We’re completely blown away by the support from our customers. With their help, we raised our highest-ever donation amount and truly wouldn’t have been able to do any of this without them,” said Whataburger Regional Director of Operations Jeff Foster. “The Houston Texans have been such good partners and we’re humbled by the communities’ support of the food bank during Hunger Action Month.”

Houston Food Bank President/CEO Brian Greene praised the Houston Texans and Whataburger for their continued support in the fight against hunger.

"Like the Houston Food Bank, they are Houston-proud and Texas-proud, and committed to serving the community and building strong connections and awareness," Greene said. "We appreciate them making this promotion possible, and to our neighbors in Houston for making it a great success! These funds will be used to provide much-needed food to children, senior citizens and families in the Greater Houston area."

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