1st Annual "Stuff the Truck" Event to Benefit Local Food Banks

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Published: 25 April 2024 25 April 2024

El Paso, Texas – Saturday, May 18, 2024 – Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest – Southern New Mexico & West Texas is excited to announce the launch of our first annual "Stuff the Truck" event, aimed at bringing joy and sweetness to families in need within our community. This year, we are proud to partner with the El Pasoan Fighting Hunger Food Bank to raise funds to purchase Girl Scout Cookies for donation to their local food bank.

Many families in our community face financial challenges that make it difficult to afford simple pleasures such as Girl Scout Cookies. Through this initiative, we hope that every family, regardless of their circumstances, can experience the delight of these beloved treats.

The "Stuff the Truck" event will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Eastwood Park (known as Album Park), 3110 Parkwood Street, El Paso, TX 79925, where community members are invited to contribute monetary donations towards the purchase of Girl Scout Cookies. These donations will directly support our efforts to fill the truck with boxes of cookies, ready to be distributed to families in need through the local food bank.

"We believe that everyone deserves a little sweetness in their lives, especially during challenging times," said Teresa King, Chief Mission Delivery Officer at Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest. "By coming together as a community, we can make a meaningful difference and bring smiles to the faces of those who need it most."

The Girl Scout Cookies purchased through this initiative will be distributed by the local food bank to families who may not have the opportunity to purchase them otherwise. This collaborative effort between El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank and the Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest exemplifies the power of community partnership in addressing food insecurity and spreading kindness.

"This sounds like an amazing event, and we are so happy to partner with GSDSW," said Anna Carrillo, El Pasoan Fighting Hunger Food Bank’s Stewardship Manager.  Rebekah Rayas, GSDSW Resource Development said, "Girl Scouts are all about making the world a better place, and what better way to do that than by sharing the joy of Girl Scout Cookies with those in need."

Community members who are unable to attend the event in person can still support the cause by visiting https://bit.ly/GSDSW_StufftheTruck  to make a donation online.

For more information about the "Stuff the Truck" event, please contact Patty Craven, CEO for Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest at 559-284-3795 or pcraven@gsdsw.org .

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