The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) donated a half truckload of assorted food to High Plains Food Bank (HPFB) on Tuesday morning.

The truckload consisting of approximately 12 pallets of food were delivered around 11 a.m. Tuesday to the food bank, totaling 18,580 pounds of food. The truckload included an assortment of shelf stable goods, such as canned pear halves, strawberry jam, canned diced tomatoes, canned beef stew, canned beans, flour, canned black beans, canned green beans, pancake/waffle mix, peanut butter and more.

"This donation comes at a time when more neighbors in our community need food assistance and will continue to help alleviate hunger in the Texas Panhandle. ... This donation will provide 14,864 meals to our neighbors in need in our community," said Zivorad Filipovic, director of marketing and communications for HPFB.

This donation is part of an ongoing partnership and commitment by LDS to provide several food donations to the HPFB throughout the year.

"The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has been an amazing supporter of High Plains Food Bank for many years. They donated a half a truckload this time around, and in July they donated a full truckload of food and common household items to HPFB. We are so thankful for their continued support of our mission, and because of their support, we are able to help more neighbors in need in our community," said Filipovic.

This donation will be utilized by the food bank to assist their 140 agency partners in the 29 counties of the Texas Panhandle. The goods will be distributed across the agencies to provide for the local food pantries. According to the food bank, this donation comes at a good time where many Americans have been impacted by rising costs.

"Here at High Plains Food Bank, we have seen the need rise over the past year with inflation, gas prices, etc. We don’t want anyone in our communities that we serve to have to choose between paying their mortgage, electric bill, medicine, child care and purchasing groceries. These items come at a critical time for our communities and our neighbors who need our help right now more than ever," Filipovic said.

For more information about the HPFB or to make a donation, visit them online at https://www.hpfb.org .