Let them Eat Cake: Twinkies, Zingers to be served to needy

[onedef92]

Twinkies, Zingers to be served to needy

Published On: Nov 26 2012 05:58:49 PM CST
Updated On: Nov 26 2012 11:19:40 PM CST

SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Food Bank unexepectedly benefitted from the death of the Twinkie Monday.

Hostess Brands, the makers of Twinkies and so many other baked goods, made a big donation to the food bank even as the company is in the process of going out of business.

"Behind me is a truck full of different Hostess products, from Zingers to Twinkies to Ho Hos to Ding Dongs," said an excited Eric Cooper, President and CEO of the San Antonio Food Bank.

The tasty treats were part of a 2 1/2 truck load donation from Hostess. Originally slated for delivery to local H-E-B stores, the company unloaded the extra inventory as they go through liquidation.

"They're making sure that those families that struggle are able to get their last taste of these great items," Cooper said.

While Twinkies and Ding Dongs aren't exactly the healthiest food choices, Cooper said the 58,000 people they serve on a weekly basis deserve a treat every now and then.

"The solution to hunger is the right food in the right amount at the right time, and there's many occasions where maybe a desert or snack cake is very appropriate," Cooper said, adding that the food bank teaches moderation in it's nutrition classes. "These 2 truckloads will be spread pretty thin, and that's the moderation that's appropriate for this kind of gift."

While the donation helps stock the desert aisle at the food bank, Cooper said they can always use more food and volunteers during the holidays.

"Let Hostess be an example to us all of really thinking about those that are struggling even greater than they are," Cooper said. "Everyone can make a difference, and we just encourage the community to respond."

[NEED-A-VETTE]

I'm gonna miss Zingers the most, I think. :cry:

Wait, where'd you say that shelter is at?

:leaving:

[onedef92]

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i24/luvdisdrama14/twinkies.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/onedef92/Stupid%20Stuff/Twinkie-1b.jpg

I loved the chocolate cream-filled Twinkies and the apple fruit pies the most. Both with a glass of milk with ice cubes in it, of course.

[LilRedCorvette]

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i24/luvdisdrama14/twinkies.jpg

:cool:

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/onedef92/Stupid%20Stuff/Twinkie-1b.jpg

I never had the chocolate filled ones - found some inexpensively on eBay to try. They should get here soon...

:dance:

My favorites were the cupcakes (chocolate and orange). They also had yellow cupcakes with chocolate frosting that I just found/tried - very good. :seasix:

I don't normally eat this cr@p (haven't had it in years) but if there is a possibility that they will be gone forever, well, I just have to go get some and put them away for a rainy day...

:leaving:

[MEC5LADY]

I'm gonna miss Zingers the most, I think. :cry:

Wait, where'd you say that shelter is at?

:leaving:

:iagree:

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i24/luvdisdrama14/twinkies.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/onedef92/Stupid%20Stuff/Twinkie-1b.jpg

I loved the chocolate cream-filled Twinkies and the apple fruit pies the most. Both with a glass of milk with ice cubes in it, or course.

I didn't even get a chance to try the chocolate filled twinkles. :banghead: It's just not right I should be denied.:(

[LilRedCorvette]

I didn't even get a chance to try the chocolate filled twinkles. :banghead: It's just not right I should be denied.:(

I'll give ya some of mine when they arrive. :seasix: I'll add it to the bag of b'day and xmas chocolate...

[Bill]

While I appreciate the sentiment, a bankrupt company doesn't need to be giving charitable donations to anyone, of any kind. They have a fiduciary responsibility to the shareholders. Even in bankruptcy, their goal should be to get the shareholders the most cents on the dollar possible for their now pretty much worthless shares.

[kingpin]

I always wondered what a ding dong was.
They are called Hostess Cupcakes here.
They are always a must when getting gas to go an a road trip. :drool:

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n130/kingpin111/hostess-batman-cupcakes_zpse41d9a9d.jpg

[LilRedCorvette]

I always wondered what a ding dong was.
They are called Hostess Cupcakes here.
They are always a must when getting gas to go an a road trip. :drool:

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n130/kingpin111/hostess-batman-cupcakes_zpse41d9a9d.jpg

:nono: Hostess Cupcakes do not = Hostess Ding Dongs. They are 2 separate things.

[kingpin]

:nono: Hostess Cupcakes do not = Hostess Ding Dongs. They are 2 separate things.

Looks the same without the squiggle of icing on top.
:bilmem:

Why don't you bring me some Ding Dongs and I'll have some Cup Cakes so we can compare together. :D

[Bill]

http://hannaford.gsnrecipes.com/GetImage.aspx?vector=iLNrl0SslqzPlwbyx5ZouONgRpRqCxtWAZbG+kWHrkke21xRZClo8jdaqitFi03g

Senor Cupcake

[LilRedCorvette]

Looks the same without the squiggle of icing on top.
:bilmem:

Why don't you bring me some Ding Dongs and I'll have some Cup Cakes so we can compare together. :D

When I lived in NY, you'd have been a short jaunt away.

Now that I'm in Virginia....not so much....









:D

[NEED-A-VETTE]

Looks the same without the squiggle of icing on top.
:bilmem:

Why don't you bring me some Ding Dongs and I'll have some Cup Cakes so we can compare together. :D

:nono:

Ding dong...think chocolate dipped hockey puck, only tasty.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c343/sandyeas/1DA315CE-42A5-4D3E-8F89-6DD435AE1D8D-27432-000006D255E93795.jpg

[kingpin]

When I lived in NY, you'd have been a short jaunt away.

Now that I'm in Virginia....not so much....

:D

Well there goes that long distance relationship. :D

:nono:

Ding dong...think chocolate dipped hockey puck, only tasty.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c343/sandyeas/1DA315CE-42A5-4D3E-8F89-6DD435AE1D8D-27432-000006D255E93795.jpg

No need for name calling Miss Devil's food cake. :leaving:

[SteelCityBlue]

I wonder how long until they are back on the shelves?

[RED-85-Z51]

Zingers...oh man, those were so good.

Will not miss Ding dongs or cupcakes, just zingers. I found twinkies to be bland.

Zingers were the shit.

[NEED-A-VETTE]

No need for name calling Miss Devil's food cake. :leaving:

Do I at least get credit for the hockey reference, Canuckster?

[kingpin]

Do I at least get credit for the hockey reference, Canuckster?

Noted.

rep-4-u :dance:

[onedef92]

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/onedef92/Stupid%20Stuff/KGrHqRiFBbDCIz3RBQp88jIoH60_35.jpg

Those Suzy Q's were gooder'n a mofo, too!

[Jobaka]

:nono:

Ding dong...think chocolate dipped hockey puck, only tasty.

No need for name calling Miss Devil's food cake. :leaving:



KP, pay closer attention to the punctuation:

chocolate dipped hockey puck ≠ chocolate dipped, hockey puck

<insert Don Rickles smilie here>



http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/onedef92/Stupid%20Stuff/KGrHqRiFBbDCIz3RBQp88jIoH60_35.jpg

Those Suzy Q's were gooder'n a mofo, too!

Damn, that brings back some memories.
Makes my teeth hurt just looking at that pic.