Pilgrimâs to purchase 25 picnic tables for Lufkin ISD (Source: Pexels.com) By KTRE Digital Media Staff | April 8, 2021 at 11:56 AM CDT - Updated April 9 at 3:48 AM LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - Pilgrimâs announced Thursday it will provide $30,000 to purchase 25 picnic tables for outdoor eating areas to improve social distancing capabilities. The tables will be purchased in partnership with Kurth Primary School and the Lufkin Independent School District through Pilgrimâs Hometown Strong program. The program works with local leaders to determine where funds could best help meet community needs. âWe are so thankful for this generous partnership with Pilgrimâs,â said Dana Bickley, Kurth Primary School principal. âThese picnic tables will give us the flexibility to utilize our outdoor space for teaching, learning and dining. Our students will benefit greatly from the ability to spread out safely around our beautiful property throughout their school day.â