The Mike Evans Family Foundation on Monday made a $50,000 contribution to the United Way of Galveston to help local families who were affected by the winter storm that rolled through Texas in February.

United Way of Galveston will distribute $37,500 to families in need in the form of gift cards that can be used for food and other essential items, said Lindsey White, executive director of United Way of Galveston.

Read more… Galveston native Mike Evans donates $50,000 to United Way for storm relief By ANGELA WILSON photo: CHRIS O’MEARA/AP