Houston Hip-hop Artist Bun B And Boost Mobile Host Holiday Food Drive To Benefit The Houston Food Bank

Houston, TX (Top40 Charts/ Boost Mobile) - To aid in the fight against hunger this holiday season, Boost Mobile has teamed with Houston hip-hop artist Bun B to host a food drive to benefit the Houston Food Bank. From now until Dec. 18, 22 Boost Mobile stores throughout the Houston area will serve as drop off locations. Visitors who drop off five or more cans of food will receive a free pair of tickets to Bun B's concert at 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at Warehouse Live in Houston.

"Once again at this time of year, when so many are without the basic necessities of life, Boost Mobile and 2 Trill Entertainment are more than happy to recommit themselves to helping the Houston community," said Bun B.

This is the second year Boost Mobile has partnered with Bun B for a holiday food drive. In 2009, the effort produced more than 7,000 cans of food to donate to the Houston Food Bank. For more information and a complete list of drop-off locations, visit www.warehouselive.com.

"Boost Mobile believes in the positive power of music," said Maurice Elrod, local marketing manager, Boost Mobile. "Partnering with Bun B to is a great way to encourage the Houston community to give back this holiday season. We are confident we will provide the Houston Food Bank a large contribution of canned goods."