In the News ... "Food 2 Kids receives donation from Taste of the Basin event"

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• Hopes donations increase as partnership grows

Trent Johnson, Reporter
Midland Reporter-Telegram

MIDLAND, TEXAS - While last Thursday's Taste of the Basin provided multiple opportunities for attendees to meander from restaurant booth to restaurant booth in search of the perfect sample-sized meal, it also marked an opportunity to give back to the community.

Along with delivering numerous scholarships to culinary students and employees of participating eateries, the Permian Basin Restaurant Foundation awarded $10,000 to area nonprofit Food 2 Kids. The amount was determined by ticket sales, and will provide year round meals to 52 extra children, said Craig Stoker, executive director of Food 2 Kids ...

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