JANUARY 29, 2025 — UTSA and the San Antonio Food Bank (SA Food Bank) jointly announced a $1.25 million gift today from local philanthropist and longtime supporter of both institutions Harvey E. Najim. The gift will help drive the missions of both organizations to fight food insecurity across UTSA’s campuses and the broader San Antonio community.
“Food should never be an obstacle to a world-class education,” said Najim. “I know the Food Bank will maximize my impact with their efficiencies which will in turn create a learning environment where all UTSA students have enough food to thrive and graduate.”
Representatives from The Najim Charitable Foundation, SA Food Bank and UTSA gathered at the UTSA Main Campus today to celebrate the announcement and tour the university’s Roadrunner Pantry.
Najim’s generous gift will extend over a 10-year-period with $125,000 donated to the SA Food Bank every year. The SA Food Bank provides millions of pounds of food to over 530 charitable organizations across Southwest Texas, including UTSA. In addition to food distribution, it supports a network of programs that are solving immediate hunger challenges and helping individuals and families achieve long‐term food security.
