EL PASO - May 19, 2016 - The El Paso Chihuahuas and Whataburger are teaming up for the second year to fight hunger in El Paso by hosting a food drive at Southwest University Park. The drive will take place beginning today, Thursday, May 19^th through Sunday, May 22^nd when the Chihuahuas take on the Round Rock Express (Texas Rangers).

Fans are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items as they enter through the gates of Southwest University Park during the home series. All items will go towards the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank in an effort to help meet the goal of 1,600 meal donations during the drive.

"Whataburger and the Chihuahuas had a successful drive last year and we are teaming up again to help El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank," said Chihuahuas General Manager Brad Taylor. "This is a great partnership that will help provide meals to families in the El Paso area."

Food collection will take place at the Santa Fe Gate entrance one hour before each game during the series. Fans are asked to donate non-perishable items that include canned vegetables and fruits, soups, high protein items such as tuna and peanut butter, boxed pastas and cereals, and staples such as packaged rice and beans. Fans are also encouraged to make monetary donations.

For every fan that donates three (3) or more canned goods, non-perishable food items, or a minimum monetary contribution of $1, Whataburger will give each donor one (1) coupon good for a free Whataburger, while supplies last.

"Whataburger is proud to partner with the El Paso Chihuahuas to help them meet their fundraising goal of 1,600 meal donations this year," said Whataburger Director of Operations Henry Apodaca. "We believe no one should have to struggle with hunger, and we're glad to do our part to invest in our community."

In addition to the food drive, the Chihuahuas Volunteer Pack presented by Helen of Troy will be volunteering at the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank headquarters on Saturday, May 21 from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. The Pack, alongside Whataburger representatives, will be assisting with sorting food, cleaning, office work, and other duties as needed at the warehouse. Anyone interested in joining the Helen of Troy Volunteer Pack can register here: bit.ly/All_Paws_In.

A limited number of reserved seats are still available for the homestand and are on sale now at epchihuahuas.com or by calling (915) 533-BASE.

 

CHIHUAHUAS VOLUNTEER PACK

EVENT: El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank

DATE: Saturday, May 21^st

TIME: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

PLACE: 9541 Plaza Circle | El Paso, TX 79927

 

HOMESTAND INFORMATION

THURSDAY, MAY 19 | 6:35 P.M. | CHIHUAHUAS VS. EXPRESS | THRIFTY THURSDAY/GECU MILITARY APPRECIATION

Military Appreciation presented by GECU

Thrifty Thursday presented by KFOX TV, KLAQ FM, Univision, Tricolor

GECU Military Appreciation: The Chihuahuas will honor members of the armed forces, active and retired. Pregame Band: The Dirty Rotten Kittens (Classic Rock)

Pregame: El Paso Chihuahuas and Whataburger Food Drive - For every fan that donates three (3) or more canned goods, non-perishable food items, or a minimum monetary contribution of $1, Whataburger will give each donor one (1) coupon good for a free Whataburger, while supplies last.

Thrifty Thursday: $2 12oz domestic drafts, $2 20oz fountain drinks, $2 value size popcorn and $2 value size Chihua'rrrines until 8:30 p.m.

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FRIDAY, MAY 20 | 7:05 P.M. | CHIHUAHUAS VS. EXPRESS | GIRL SCOUTS SLEEPOVER/FETCH THE FUN FRIDAY

Fetch the Fun Friday presented by KTSM TV and HOT 93.5 Old School

Fetch the Fun Friday: A night filled with fun including the Mystery Box promotion! What is it you may ask? It's a mystery! Pregame Band: Justin Munoz-Rhythmic Analysis DJ (Electric Hip-Hop, Pop)

El Paso Chihuahuas and Whataburger Food Drive - For every fan that donates three (3) or more canned goods, non-perishable food items, or a minimum monetary contribution of $1, Whataburger will give each donor one (1) coupon good for a free Whataburger, while supplies last.

Girl Scouts Sleepover: Girl Scouts are invited to camp out under the velvet sky at Southwest University Park with paid game admission.

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SATURDAY, MAY 21 | 7:05 P.M. | CHIHUAHUAS VS. EXPRESS | KISS NIGHT/JERSEY AUCTION/FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR

Fireworks Spectacular presented by KVIA TV and KISS FM

KISS Night: Tribute to the legendary band KISS

Jersey Auction: Jersey auction begins at gates open (6 p.m.) and concludes on the final out of the fifth (5th) inning. Auction winners must pay in full at the conclusion of the auction in order to receive the jersey. Jersey winners will be escorted onto the field to receive their jersey prior to the start of fireworks.

Pregame Band: 6 Pak (Classic Rock)

El Paso Chihuahuas and Whataburger Food Drive - For every fan that donates three (3) or more canned goods, non-perishable food items, or a minimum monetary contribution of $1, Whataburger will give each donor one (1) coupon good for a free Whataburger, while supplies last.

Fireworks Spectacular: Fireworks will be choreographed to the music of KISS.

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SUNDAY, MAY 22 | 1:05 P.M. | CHIHUAHUAS VS. EXPRESS | CHICO'S BIRTHDAY/KIDS DAY SUNDAY

Kids Run the Bases presented by The Hospitals of Providence Chico's Kids Club presented by Southwest Dairy Farmers

Kids Day Sunday presented by Telemundo, Sunny 99.9, El Paso Inc.

Chico's Birthday Celebration

El Paso Chihuahuas and Whataburger Food Drive - For every fan that donates three (3) or more canned goods, non-perishable food items, or a minimum monetary contribution of $1, Whataburger will give each donor one (1) coupon good for a free Whataburger, while supplies last.

Postgame: Kids 12 and under can run the bases postgame presented by The Hospitals of Providence.

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