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Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman launched a fundraiser Friday that aims to raise $1 million for the Houston Food Bank to support members of the local community who are experiencing "food insecurity" because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Mark Berman of KRIV reported details of the "FEEDHOU" campaign, which has received $100,000 commitments from Bregman and Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale.
KPRC provided a statement from the two-time MLB All-Star selection.
"While the Astros are off the field, I want to create a new team to help Houston's hungry.