“We all felt that with times being the way they are, we wanted to do something to help any way we could, and LCM is a great organization,” said Joncie Young, P.E., KSA president.

Though this isn't their first year to host a food drive, it has definitely been their most successful.

The Longview-based company organized a friendly competition between its departments, which spurred employees to bring in truckloads of canned, boxed and bagged goods. By the time the last can was counted, more than 2,300 items were ready to be taken to LCM.

"We had an overwhelming response from our employees during this year's food drive," Young said. "I am so proud of how our staff stepped up to help the Longview community. We have a lot of caring people who work here."

KSA's substantial donation will help LCM feed about 480 individuals, according to Donna Sharp, executive director of LCM.

"KSA's donation makes a tremendous impact on LCM’s food distribution," she added.  "East Texas is a generous place in which to live ... it warms my heart to see those coming through with donations. LCM meets critical needs for Longview residents – and our services would be greatly limited without the generosity of groups such as KSA's."

About KSA Engineers, Inc.
KSA Engineers, Inc. is an industry leader providing a broad range of consulting, management, engineering, planning, surveying, and construction services for more than 30 years. Founded in 1978, the firm has grown to more than 150 employees in eight locations across Texas, including Amarillo, Austin, Longview, Lufkin, McKinney, San Angelo, Sugar Land, and Tyler.

About Longview Community Ministries
Longview Community Ministries was formed by a group of church leaders called “the good guys” who wanted to better serve those in need in the community.  LCM is in its 25th year of helping Longview residents in need.  LCM is fortunate to be able to assist families with food boxes, rent, utilities, prescriptions, meals on wheels, dental extractions, and life skills/budgeting classes.