Longview Secures Victory in Third Annual ‘Spread the Love’ Peanut Butter Drive
Longview has won the third annual "Spread the Love" peanut butter drive competition against Tyler, collecting 8,657 pounds of peanut butter compared to Tyler's 4,783 pounds. The event, which also raised $16,121, benefits the East Texas Food Bank.
Tyler Longview, TX, September 29, 2026 — Longview has emerged as the winner of the third annual “Spread the Love” peanut butter drive competition, surpassing rival city Tyler in collected donations. The city of Longview collected a total of 8,657 pounds of peanut butter during the event.
Tyler, the competing city, gathered 4,783 pounds of peanut butter. The “Spread the Love” drive, now in its third year, aims to support the East Texas Food Bank.
In addition to the peanut butter contributions, the competition also generated significant financial support for the organization. A total of $16,121 was raised through the drive. The specifics of how this financial amount was collected, such as through monetary donations or the monetary equivalent of donated goods, were not detailed.
The “Spread the Love” peanut butter drive is an annual event designed to bolster the resources of the East Texas Food Bank, which serves numerous communities in the region. This year’s competition saw Longview successfully claim the top spot, marking a significant contribution to the food bank’s efforts.
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