Whataburger And Houston Texans Tag-Team On Hunger Action Month

HOUSTON – Whataburger and the Houston Texans are teaming up for the third consecutive year to raise money for the Houston Food Bank beginning Sept. 17 at 3 p.m. through Oct. 8 at 3 p.m. Customers who donate $1 or more to the Houston Food Bank during this time at any of the 141 Whataburger locations across Houston will receive a thank-you coupon for a free Whataburger with purchase of a medium fry and 32-ounce drink.

“The Houston Food Bank does an incredible job serving 800,000 meals to hungry Houston-area neighbors in need every year, and there’s no better time to lend our support than during Hunger Action Month,” said Whataburger Regional Director of Operations Jeff Foster. “Whataburger is humbled by our great fans, and we’re looking forward to seeing them inside our restaurants to help ensure no one in our community goes hungry.”

In addition to the fundraiser, Whataburger and the Houston Texans plan to treat the community to a special one-day event to celebrate. On Tuesday, Sept. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., fans who stop by the Whataburger restaurant located at 11025 Shadow Creek Parkway in Pearland have the chance to take part in a special event celebrating the community, including the chance to meet Houston Texans starting center, Nick Martin. Other special appearances include Texans Cheerleaders and their mascot, TORO.

“The Houston Texans organization is proud to partner with Whataburger once again to join the Houston Food Bank in the fight against hunger,” said Houston Texans Vice President of Marketing and Community Development Jennifer Davenport. “We are committed to serving the community and inspiring positive change within. We invite our fans to join us in supporting this important cause.”

“We can think of no better team members in the fight against hunger in Houston than the Houston Texans and Whataburger,” says Houston Food Bank President/CEO Brian Greene. “Like the Houston Food Bank, they are Houston-proud and Texas-proud, and committed to serving the community and building strong connections and awareness. During the Hunger Action Month promotion, each $1 donated to Houston Food Bank will provide three meals to those in need of food assistance. And for your generosity, Whataburger is giving a coupon for a free Whataburger with purchase of a medium fry and 32-ounce drink to feed those who are helping to feed others.”

Over the past two years, Houston has raised $281,646 through this Hunger Action Month partnership, equating to 844,938 meals the food bank is able to provide to this community.

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