EPNCDA Gives Back with Volunteer Day and $20,000 Donation to El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank
EL PASO, TEXAS (November 11, 2026) — Driven by a shared commitment to the community they serve, members of the El Paso New Car Dealers Association (EPNCDA) rolled up their sleeves Wednesday, November 11, for the inaugural EPNCDA Gives Back, a new charitable initiative combining hands-on volunteerism with meaningful financial support for local nonprofit organizations.
The association launched the program at El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank (EPFHFB), bringing together 162 volunteers from member dealerships for a morning of service, followed by an appreciation luncheon and a check presentation totaling $20,000 to support the Food Bank's mission of fighting hunger throughout the region.
"This is about more than writing a check. It's about showing up, working together and giving back to the community that has supported our dealerships and our families for generations," said Paige Fox, EPNCDA President and Managing Director of Fox Auto Team, who spearheaded the new initiative. "El Pasoans Fighting Hunger holds a special place in my heart, and I couldn't be prouder to have them as our very first beneficiary.”
During Wednesday's event, dealership employees broke EPFHFB’s record for most boxes assembled per hour. The event concluded with a luncheon, where EPNCDA celebrated the collective efforts of its members and recognized Fox Toyota with the “Driven to Serve Award” for bringing the largest number of volunteers.
“Fighting hunger takes a community willing to show up and make a difference,” said Kris Yagel, Interim CEO of El Pasoans Fighting Hunger. “The El Paso New Car Dealers Association is doing exactly that by bringing their teams together to volunteer and provide meaningful financial support. We're grateful to be part of their inaugural EPNCDA Gives Back initiative and appreciate their commitment to helping our neighbors facing food insecurity.”
While the inaugural event focused on addressing food insecurity, EPNCDA leadership envisions Gives Back as an annual opportunity to support a variety of charitable causes throughout the region. Non-profit organizations can now apply for
consideration for 2027.
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger (EPFH) is El Paso's only food bank and a member of Feeding America, the nation's largest hunger relief network. The Food Bank is the distribution center for almost 100 partner pantries across the borderland region and collaborative hub for hunger initiatives that assists in SNAP applications and nutrition education. EPFH also distributes healthy and nutritious food over 800 client-choice, mobile pantries which provide food to underserved/unserved communities, including colonias. EPFH currently serves over 180,000 food insecure people with 1 in 3 people unsure of where their next meal will come from. Food insecurity is defined as being limited at times to having adequate food because of a lack of money and other resources.
Hunger does not discriminate. EPFH serves children, single-parent households, veterans, senior citizens, and working-class families. Many of those we serve are often faced with tough choices to put food on their table.
In 2024, El Pasoans Fighting Hunger distributed 110 million pounds of food across El Paso, Hudspeth and Culberson Counties.
