NEWS RELEASES

Media Inquiries

Kerri Qunell, Vice President, Communications
Office: (512) 684-2528
Mobile: (512) 791-9735
kqunell@austinfoodbank.org

News Releases 2009 - 2008

03/03/10 | Capital Area Food Bank of Texas Launches iPhone App “iPheedANeed”

02/11/10 | Souper Bowl of Caring: A Win for the Hungry in Central Texas
More than 820,000 meals raised in community-wide Souper Bowl of Caring drives to help nourish hungry Central Texans.

02/03/10 | Study Reveals an Unprecedented Number of Americans Seeking Emergency Food Assistance
Largest, Most Comprehensive Report Ever Conducted On Emergency Food Distribution Reports 64 Percent Increase in Clients Served Annually since 2006 Report

01/27/10 | Souper Bowl of Caring Gains Momentum as Big Game Approaches
Second week of city-wide initiative results in more than 333,000 meals to help fight hunger in Central Texas.

01/20/10 | Souper Bowl of Caring Gains Momentum as Big Game Approaches
First week of city-wide initiative results in more than 135,000 meals

01/07/10 | CENTRAL TEXAS’ LARGEST FOOD DRIVE
Souper Bowl of Caring Central Texas kicks off January 13

11/11/09 | One can as a Catalyst for Change
2009 canstruction Austin to raise public awareness and stock Food Bank shelves.

11/02/09 | Woodforest Bank Gives to Central Texas Non-Profits

10/14/09 | Beer, Bands & Brats – Oktoberfest Comes to ATX.
First-Ever Oktoberfest Benefits Capital Area Food Bank

08/12/09 | Food Bank Campaign Declares “Hunger Is UNacceptable.”

06/19/09 | Grainger Foundation Helps Nourish Hungry Central Texans with Gift
Capital Area Food Bank Receives $30,000 Grant from The Grainger Foundation

06/19/09 | Giddings Families in Need to Receive Fresh Foods
Capital Area Food Bank Receives $30,000 Grant from The Grainger Foundation

04/30/09 | Austin Reggae Festival Raises More than $200,000 for Food Bank

04/29/09 | Special Delivery for the Food Bank
17th Annual “Stamp Out Hunger” the Largest One-Day Food Drive

03/06/09 | “Wheels of Sharing” Mobile Food Pantry Feeding Rural Communities. Next Stop : Lexington

02/25/09 | Sun Microsystems Building up the Food Bank’s Community Garden

02/25/09 | Legislation to Address Food Insecurity and Obesity in Texas Children

02/04/09 | Reggae Fest – “One Love” Spirit Feeds our Neighbors
Ska-talites and Wailing Souls to Headline 2009 Austin Reggae Festival: $10 Advance Tickets Now On Sale

01/15/09 | Souper Bowl of Caring Momentum Grows as Big Game Approaches
First week of city-wide initiative collects 55,000 pounds of food and $12,000

11/21/08 | Empty Bowl Fills Body and Soul
12th Annual Austin Empty Bowl Project: A Tradition of Sharing and Shopping

11/16/08 | 1,000 Turkeys Give 1,000 Families a Reason to Celebrate.

11/11/08 | Applied Materials Runs Toward $2 Million Mark
Year-Long Food Drive Biggest Annual Food Bank Fundraiser

11/03/08 | One can as a Catalyst for Change
2008 canstructionAustin to raise public awareness and fill Food Bank shelves.

10/24/08 | Gillespie County to Get Help to Feed More Hungry People.
Capital Area Food Bank to Host “Gillespie County Hunger Roundtable”.

04/22/08 | Food Bank Expands Support in Waco
Additional Delivery Routes Mean More Food for Hungry Wacoans

04/03/08 | Music Festival Celebrates 15 Years and “One Love.”
15th Annual Austin Reggae Festival Helps Feed Hungry Central Texans

03/18/08 | Huge Egg Donation Rolls into Food Bank - Just in Time for Easter
U.S. EGG FARMERS DONATE MORE THAN 12 MILLION EGGS

03/10/08 | Food Bank Provides Food Stamp Application Help

02/28/08 | Copperas Cove Community Fair Connects Resources
Area Agencies Gather to Showcase Services to Community Members.

02/04/08 | Capital Area Food Bank Names David Davenport New President & CEO
End Hunger Network Executive to Lead Food Bank

Media Mailing List

Sign up to recieve html media alerts and press releases.

Please enter your information below:


*	First Name: Required
*	Last Name: Required
*	Email: Required
	Employer:
	Yes, I would like to receive e-mail from Capital Area Food Bank of Texas

Please enter a user name and password for logging in when you return. You can use this password to update your information or receive personalized content.

*	User Name: Required	5 to 60 characters
*	Password: Required	5 to 20 characters
*	Repeat Password: Required

Question - Not Required - Sign up for additional email communication.

	Action Alerts
	Community Events Insider - Quarterly Enewsletter
	In the Loop - Quarterly Volunteer Enewsletter
	Monthly Enewsletter