Powerball winning store will donate $50K to Auburn Food Bank

Still no word on who recently bought a winning $754 million Powerball ticket from a Fred Meyer in Auburn, but store managers have announced they know what they are doing with the money coming their way.

Stores that sell winning lottery tickets get a payout, too, though it's much smaller. Fred Meyer will donate the $50,000 it received to the Auburn Food Bank.

The money will pay for about 66,000 meals, officials say.

“Hunger and food insecurity are critical issues across the state and partnerships like this one with Fred Meyer and QFC aim to shrink the numbers of people facing food insecurity,” said Debbie Christian, executive director of the Auburn Food Bank.

Fred Meyer is also giving $10,000 to its Auburn employees to celebrate.

“It’s always good to give back and today everyone wins,” said Fred Meyer President Todd Kammeyer in a statement.

Again, no word on who won the Sunday Powerball drawing. That person is still likely getting some legal advice and a new phone number.