(KLTV) -EAST TEXAS - The East Texas Food Bank launched its third annual peanut butter drive competition, pitting Tyler against Longview, as September marks the start of Hunger Action Month.

Food insecurity in East TexasKim Morris, chief impact officer for the East Texas Food Bank, said about 18% of people who live in East Texas don't necessarily know where their next meal is coming from.

East Texas Food Bank CEO David Emerson said more than 83,000 children are considered food insecure across the area's 26 counties.