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For South Texas families who navigate the challenges of food insecurity, Medina Electric Cooperative is stepping up to help ensure its neighbors don’t go hungry. In December, the cooperative donated $7,500 to two primary food banks serving the cooperative’s service area; providing vital support during the peak of holiday season.

The donation was strategically divided based on the specific counties served by each organization within the Medina EC footprint:

  • San Antonio Food Bank: $5,472.52

    • Counties served by Medina EC and San Antonio Food Bank: Atascosa, Edwards, Frio, LaSalle, Medina, Real, Uvalde and Zavala counties

  • South Texas Food Bank: $2,027.48

    • Counties served by Medina EC and South Texas Food Bank: Dimmit, Jim Hogg, Kinney, Starr, Webb and Zapata counties

The timing of these funds was critical. Following the suspension of certain SNAP benefits, local food banks saw a significant surge in demand. These donations helped bridge the gap, ensuring the most vulnerable members of the community had access to nutritious meals during the winter months.

“Our commitment to the communities we serve goes beyond providing reliable power,” said Trey Grebe, CEO at Medina EC. “When we saw the increased pressure on our local food banks, we knew we had to act. These organizations are lifelines for many of our members, and we are proud to support their mission.”

Celebrating National Canned Food Month: February Food Drive
Medina EC’s support doesn’t end with a check. To honor National Canned Food Month and restock shelves after the busy holiday period, the cooperative will host a community-wide food drive in February for the third year in a row.

The ongoing commitment has seen incredible results; in just the last two years, Medina EC employees and members have donated approximately 2,600 pounds of food.

Members and residents are encouraged to help reach new heights this year by dropping off nonperishable food times at any Medina EC office location throughout the month of February. All donations collected will be distributed to the San Antonio and South Texas Food Banks to continue the fight against food insecurity in South Texas.