Hooks Donate to Food Bank of Corpus Christi

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - The Corpus Christi Hooks, in association with Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q, are making a cash donation to the Food Bank of Corpus Christi through KIII-TV's "Share Your Christmas" program.  That announcement was made today by Hooks president Ken Schrom.

Schrom and Natalie Rathburn, general manager of Rudy's store on Airline, will present a check for the Food Bank during a live remote telecast on KIII-TV3 from the H-E-B Plus on Saratoga between 3:30 and 4:00 this afternoon.  Channel 3 sportscasters Dan McReynolds and Chris Thomasson host the station's coverage.

"On behalf of Rudy's and our loyal fans, we'd like to make this donation to the Food Bank in the spirit of giving this holiday season," said Schrom.  "Giving back to the community is a big part of what we do, and we'd like to encourage those who are fortunate throughout the area to do the same and give whatever you can to this worthy effort."

During the baseball season, Hooks fans line up along the Whataburger Field concourse for a chance to spin the Prize Wheel, sponsored by Rudy's.  Fans pay $1 to spin the wheel and win prizes like tickets to Hooks games, Rudy's gift cards, breakfast taquitos at Whataburger and a variety of promotional items and Hooks merchandise.  A portion of the proceeds from these Prize Wheel sales comprises today's gift to the Food Bank.

Throughout the day today, individuals, groups and organizations may donate canned goods, other non-perishable food items and monetary gifts to the Food Bank of Corpus Christi through the "Share Your Christmas" program.  These donations are being accepted at the KIII-TV3 studios on S.P.I.D. or at any H-E-B store in the Coastal Bend.