SLAM DUNK HUNGER CHALLENGE RESULTS
DALLAS -- The Mavs, Dave & Buster’s, CBS11 and TXA21 would like to thank all fans who donated to the 2006 Mavs Slam Dunk Hunger Challenge benefiting the North Texas Food Bank that was held Nov. 1-30. As a result of fan donations and matching from Mavs players Dirk Nowitzki, and Jason Terry, the Dallas Mavericks Foundation, as well as corporate partner Dave & Buster’s, $47,571.34, was raised which will provide 285,428 meals for hungry North Texans.
“Because of the generosity of the Dallas Mavericks Foundation, Dirk, Jason and Dave & Buster’s, hungry men, women, children and families will find hope during this holiday season. We all know of Dirk and Jason’s gifted physical talents on the court, but now we all know more about their heart. Thank you so much for caring that everyone has a place at America’s table at this holiday season,” expressed Food Bank CEO Jan Pruitt.
About Dave & Buster’s
Celebrating over 25 years of operations, Dave & Buster's was founded in 1982 and is one of the country's leading upscale, restaurant/entertainment concepts with over 50 locations throughout the United States and in Canada. More information on the company is available on the company’s website, www.daveandbusters.com.
About North Texas Food Bank
The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB), a nonprofit center for food distribution, is a member of America’s Second Harvest - The Nation’s Food Bank Network. The Food Bank procures and distributes food to more than 678 feeding and education programs in 13 North Texas counties, including food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters, after-school programs, senior citizen centers and other social service centers.
On average each month, Agency food pantries distribute food to more than 56,000 families and serve over 494,000 meals through Agency on-site meal programs.
Every dollar donated to the NTFB provides $11 worth of grocery products. Only three cents out of each dollar is used in administration and fundraising; 97 cents is used in food distribution. The North Texas Food Bank has distributed more than 330 million pounds of food since it was formed in 1982. www.ntxfoodbank.org
About CBS 11 and TXA 21
KTVT-TV (CBS 11) and KTXA-TV (TXA 21) are part of CBS Television Stations, a division of CBS Corporation consisting of 39 stations, including 21 CBS, 11 The CW, three MyNetworkTV and four independent stations not affiliated with major networks.
