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MCFB Inaugural Golf Tournament

Conroe, Texas-May 16, 2011 The Montgomery County Food Bank and Richie’s Specialty Pharmacy are hoping to “Putt Out Hunger” in Montgomery County Friday, June 3 at Woodforest Golf Course off Fish Creek Thoroughfare. Registration includes a 4-person shotgun scramble, mulligans, 50/50 raffle, silent auction with sports memorabilia, an opportunity to win a car with a hole-in-one, and an awards dinner after the tournament.

Diamonds in the Rough, sponsored by Mike Ranc, will bring a collection of memorabilia for the silent auction from notable Texas athletes including Earl Campbell, Jeff Bagwell, Craig Biggio, and Nolan Ryan. Donated items for the auction also include a handmade wooden icebox decorated with the Texas emblem, gift cards from local restaurants, and artwork from Gallery off the Square. After the golf tournament, players will enjoy a Mexican fajita buffet at the awards reception.

“Hunger continues to be a critical issue in our county," said Doris Golemon, Executive Director of the MCFB. "At a time when we are experiencing challenging economic conditions, it remains unacceptable that so many of our residents, especially our children, continue to go hungry in our county”.

“Summer is the toughest time of year for the MCFB and with hurricane season upon us and the kids out of school, there is a greater need for food and monetary donations. Last summer the Food Bank had such a decline in food donations that volunteers were sent home daily because there wasn’t any food to sort in the warehouse,” said Golemon. As a partner with the Texas Food Bank Network, the MCFB resources other food banks from across the state for purchasing needed food products. Each $1 is the equivalent of 10 pounds of food or 6 meals.

Early registration for the Golf Tournament ends Friday May 20th. Individual rate is $115, and teams of 4 are $400. May 21st individuals will be $125, and teams of 4 are $500. Hurry and sign up by calling the MCFB at 936.539.6686, going on line at www.MontgomeryCountyFoodBank.com or emailing outreach@consolidated.net.

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About Montgomery County Food Bank
The mission of the Montgomery County Food Bank is “Feed the Hungry of Montgomery County”. As the County’s largest hunger relief charity, the MCFB addresses hunger in all of its forms. Our 47 member agencies fulfill over 30,000 food requests each month, which includes 12,000 children and 3,000 seniors. The MCFB survives on monetary and food donations, grants, and volunteers. It takes approximately 600 volunteer hours a month to sort, box, and weigh the food for delivery. In 2010, the MCFB distributed nearly 6 million pounds of food and grocery product. To learn how you can support the Montgomery County Food Bank and fight hunger in Montgomery County, call 936.539.6686 or visit our website at www.montgomerycountyfoodbank.com or visit us on Face Book at facebook.com/ Montgomery-County-Food-Bank. Donations may be dropped off at the Food Bank located at 111 South 2nd Street in Conroe.