Peanut butter drive supports West Texas Food Bank - Dining and Cooking

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) – The First Alert 7 and Telemundo 20 Peanut Butter Drive filled more than three barrels with peanut butter donations this year.

Adrianne Hrebicek, agency relations manager at West Texas Food Bank, said the donations help restock shelves that sometimes run bare.

“Sometimes our shelves go bare without peanut butter, and when y’all guys replenish this, and then we’re so, it’s so just an amazing opportunity to see form here and then go to our distributions and see everybody getting it and see everyone smile, because they are able to get it,” Hrebicek said.

The West Texas Food Bank said peanut butter can be costly for families in need. The drive gives the organization the opportunity to provide communities with the item.

“It helps us to provide shelf stable items for families that are in need, with the economy the way it is, the food prices going up, a lot of people can’t afford peanut butter. I mean I know it’s just 3 dollars a jar, but still, that’s a lot for people,” Hrebicek said.

Hrebicek said peanut butter fights hunger due to its nutritional properties. She said various recipes involve peanut butter, making it a staple pantry item for all ages.

“So there’s lots of protein in it, you can eat that you know and um, again it’s uh it’s a quick easy meal or snack to get kids to eat, cause a lot of times kids you know are picky too,” Hrebicek said.

First Alert 7, Telemundo 20 and the West Texas Food Bank thanked the Permian Basin community for its donations. Those who were not able to donate peanut butter can visit firstalert7.com for other ways to help the West Texas Food Bank.