{"id":183932,"date":"2026-02-28T02:54:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T02:54:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/183932\/"},"modified":"2026-02-28T02:54:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T02:54:14","slug":"dallas-happy-days-stars-bring-artisan-bread-line-to-lexington-donate-10000-to-hunger-relief","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/183932\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Dallas,\u2019 \u2018Happy Days\u2019 stars bring artisan bread line to Lexington, donate $10,000 to hunger relief"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text | article-text\">LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) &#8211; Actors Patrick Duffy and Linda Purl visited Lexington Friday to mark the Kroger launch of their artisan bread line, Duffy\u2019s Dough, and to deliver a $10,000 check to God\u2019s Pantry Food Bank.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The donation, presented with Kroger, will go toward 60,000 meals for people in need.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"link | text-reset d-block h-100 w-100\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wkyt.com\/page\/wkyt-apps-for-ios-and-android-devices\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"WKYT Streaming Apps\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1772247254_384_MEPHTWNVMREWLEQQWWFJM27ZMA.png\" width=\"980\" height=\"199\" \/><\/a>About the donation<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Michael Halligan, CEO of God\u2019s Pantry Food Bank, said the funds will reach families quickly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">\u201cMany of which will be on somebody\u2019s table in the next few days,\u201d Halligan said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Halligan said the food bank currently distributes enough food to provide approximately 115,000 meals every day, 365 days a year. He said the $10,000 check from Kroger and the donation of Duffy\u2019s Dough means better nutrition access for those the organization serves.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">\u201cBread is one of the most important items that folks request every day,\u201d Halligan said.<\/p>\n<p>About Duffy\u2019s Dough<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Duffy and Purl, best known for their roles on Dallas and Happy Days, started the business five years ago out of their garage. The bake-at-home artisan bread line traces back more than 70 years to a sourdough starter originally belonging to Duffy\u2019s mother.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">\u201cEach one is made from the original starter kept under lock and key,\u201d Purl said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Five varieties of Duffy\u2019s Dough are now available at Kroger. One hundred percent of the proceeds from each loaf sold go toward hunger relief.<\/p>\n<p>Why they launched the line<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Purl said the mission behind the product was personal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">\u201cWe want our life efforts to align with things we care about and believe in,\u201d Purl said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Duffy said the goal is for the product to outlast their own involvement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">\u201cWe\u2019re probably not going to be here to see the solution to the problem, but the fact that something like this can be on the shelves \u2014 this will continue without us,\u201d Duffy said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Purl said the bread gives everyday shoppers a way to contribute.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">\u201cNot everyone can write a check for $50 or $10, but if they buy a loaf of bread they can know that the profits from that one loaf of bread will go to help solve a problem,\u201d Purl said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Halligan said the effort reflects a broader commitment to the community.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">\u201cWhen I see someone choose to lean into making a difference in the lives of people they will never meet, knowing that they\u2019re making a difference is just so heartwarming,\u201d Halligan said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"copyright |\">Copyright 2026 WKYT. 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