News Archive

Sep 05

Food Bank Supports Hays County Family of Five

Oralis' family turns to the Central Texas Food Bank for the nourishment they need to thrive as they continue to navigate the high cost of living in Central Texas.

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Sep 01

Ten Ways To Take Action for Hunger Action Month

September is Hunger Action Month, a nationwide campaign designed to inspire conversation about the issue of hunger in America. Here are ten ways you can take action and join the movement to end hunger. 

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Aug 29

Amplifying the Food Bank Mission Through Dedication and Teamwork

Maite, a dedicated Food Bank Custodian, proves how every role at the Food Bank makes a lasting impact on our community.

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Aug 08

Food Bank Supports Air Force Veteran

Eugene, a retired Air Force veteran, visits the Central Texas Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry to pick up nutritious food for his wife and friends. He enjoys cooking different healthy meals for his family and loved ones with the food he receives.

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Jul 31

Nourishing Central Texas' Future: How the Food Bank Makes an Impact through Children’s Meal Programs

The Children's Programs team at the Central Texas Food Bank is fueling brighter futures for thousands of children in the region. With dedicated team members and healthy fare, the Food Bank is making a lasting impact on children's nutrition.

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Jul 25

Food Bank Supports Pflugerville Family of Six

Pflugerville resident Jackie takes care of her family with the help she receives from the Central Texas Food Bank at her local Mobile Food Pantry as they navigate a tight budget and the rising cost of living in Central Texas.

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Jul 11

Food Bank Helps Mom Find Nutritious Food for Her Family

Two years ago, Albina’s neighbor encouraged her to visit her local food pantry to find food assistance for her and her family. Now, with the support she gets from the Central Texas Food Bank, her family has access to nutritious meals and more room in their budget to cover utilities and medical expenses.

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Jun 30

How the Food Bank Uses Benefits Assistance to Empower Central Texans in Need

Last fiscal year, the Benefits + Emergency Services team submitted more than 1,600 SNAP applications, resulting in nearly 1.7 million meals provided to individuals in our service territory. Find out how the Food Bank provides benefits and emergency services to our neighbors in need.

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Jun 05

How the Food Bank Uplifts Older Adults through More Than Food Distributions

Central Texas Food Bank serves over 7,800 seniors each month through our CSFP and HOPE programs. Read how one employee’s passion for working with this population brings a human connection to senior food distributions.

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Jun 01

Austinites Experiencing Homelessness Support Their Community with Help From the Food Bank

Experiencing homelessness in Austin, Ryan and Travis work together to help support one another and their community to help meet their basic needs. They pick up food from the Central Texas Food Bank mobile pantry distribution near their camp to bring back and share with their friends.

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