It’s Time For A Peanut Butter Challenge Tyler And Longview

(East Texas) Hey Longview and Tyler, it's time for a friendly competition with peanut butter!

The great things about this competition are that you don't need muscles or stamina to compete, and that it benefits those who go hungry right here in East Texas. With all that East Texas is blessed with, it is hard to think that there are adults and children in our neighborhoods who go without eating because they can't afford food. Even the basics.

Here in East Texas, 1 in 5 adults and 1 in 4 children are hungry. Many East Texas families rely upon the East Texas Food Bank (ETFB), area churches, and other non-profits for food, and these people are very grateful for what they receive.

Tyler vs. Longview: The Peanut Butter Challenge

September happens to be HUNGER ACTION MONTH, and the East Texas Food Bank is bringing back its 'Spread The Love Peanut Butter Drive' campaign as a part of this special awareness.

Last year's drive was a huge success. The drive netted more than 38,500 jars of peanut butter. The city of Tyler ended up winning the inaugural competition. Maybe Longview will end up with the bragging rights this year.

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When and Where to Drop Off Peanut Butter

To participate and help those in need, simply purchase jars of peanut butter and place them in the ETFB food barrels at participating grocery stores and restaurants in Tyler and Longview.

The competition will continue through September 25th. East Texas Food Bank CEO David Emerson says,

Peanut Butter is nutritious, kid-friendly, and high in protein, and is a food item that most East Texans keep in stock. We hope residents of both cities participate to help us fill the shelves of our pantry partners in Longview and Tyler."

You can also make a peanut butter purchase online, just in case you forget to do it while at the store.

Tracking the Competition Results

The East Texas Food Bank will tally up the donations twice each week and post on its social media pages which city is leading the competition. The winning city will be announced on Monday, September 29th.

Let's do something good, East Texas, buy that peanut butter!

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Here's where you find the ETFB food barrels to fill with jars of peanut butter:

Brookshire’s – 2020 Roseland Blvd in Tyler
Brookshire’s – 2734 E. 5th St. in Tyler
Brookshire’s – 100 Rice Rd in Tyler
FRESH by Brookshire’s – 6991 Old Jacksonville Hwy in Tyler
Super 1 Foods – 1105 E Gentry Pkwy in Tyler
Super 1 Foods – 113 NNW Loop 323 in Tyler
Super 1 Foods – 3828 Troup Hwy in Tyler
Super 1 Foods – 172 Centennial Pkwy in Tyler
Brookshire’s – 3354 Gilmer Rd in Longview
Super 1 Foods – 1217 E Marshall Ave in Longview
Super 1 Foods – 1800 S High St in Longview
Super 1 Foods – 2301 W Loop 281 in Longview

Chick-fil-A drop-off locations include:
1873 SSW Loop 323- Tyler
5943 S. Broadway-Tyler
3830 Troup Hwy- Tyler
13816 US 69- Lindale
507 E Loop 281-Longview
1740 W Loop 281-Longview