Every Wednesday this State Fair of Texas season, bring three canned or other nonperishable food items to the gate and pay just $2 to enter the fair.

The North Texas Food Bank’s “It’s a Fair Deal” kicks off today and continues Oct. 12 and 19. The food bank and Kroger are challenging fair-goers to donate the equivalent of 10 truckloads of food.

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Last year, 177,558 pounds of food were donated at the fair, which equals about 140,000 meals.

Regular adult admission to the fair is $16; parking is $15. Kids age two and under are free; kids under 48 inches tall are $12.