Astros’ Alex Bregman Launches $1M Campaign for COVID-19 Relief

Alex Bregman, famed third baseman for the Houston Astros, has launched FEEDHOU, a $1M fundraising campaign to help feed Houston-area residents experiencing food insecurity during the COVID-19 crisis. Proceeds from the campaign directly benefit the Houston Food Bank, a nonprofit committed to feeding the hungry in the Houston area.

“While the Astros are off the field, I want to create a new team to help Houston’s hungry. Houston is my home, and right now my home is in need,” said Mr. Bregman. “By partnering with a great organization such as the Houston Food Bank, we can all do our part to ensure Houston’s underserved children and families continue to get the support they need during these difficult times.”

To help kickstart the initiative, Mr. Bregman along with local entrepreneur Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale are each committing $100,000 for the cause.

“I am thrilled to support the Houston Food Bank, a leading organization dedicated to helping Texans during this pandemic,” said Mr. McIngvale. “The Houston Food Bank has been a force for good for decades and I could not be more excited to partner with Alex Bregman, Paul Wall and Houston Food Bank.”

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