News Archive

Jun 12

Helping Father Provide for Kids During Summer

With school out for the summer, Curtis will finally be able spend quality time with his children. That also means he has to worry about putting breakfast, lunch and dinner on the table.

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Jun 10

Saving the Potatoes at Johnson’s Backyard Garden

Johnson’s Backyard Garden had thousands of pounds of potatoes and not enough labor to harvest them. Thanks to our amazing volunteers, we were able to rescue the potatoes and put them in the hands of families in need.

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Jun 10

Texas A&M Students Taking Action on Hunger

The Food Bank collaborated with Texas A&M University on the Hunger Free Texas Project to identify problems food pantries are facing and develop solutions to make in impact on hunger. 

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May 21

Food Bank Expands Support for Older Adults

The Food Bank has introduced the Commodity Supplemental Food Program to provide additional support for older adults and ensure their nutritional needs are met.

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May 08

After Losing Home, Senior Turns to Food Bank

After suffering a tragic accident and losing her home, Mary relies on the Food Bank to keep her healthy. 

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May 04

Come Volunteer in our Kitchen!

Whether you’re making dinner rolls or helping seal trays of food, we promise you’ll have a great time volunteering in our kitchen.

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May 01

Making a Difference in the Lives of Older Adults

Though Diem only picks up food for her mother-in-law at one of our older adults' food distributions, she does much more to make a difference in the lives of the attendees there. 

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Apr 30

Volunteer Honors Veteran Brother through VA Mobile Pantry Service

Diana has been volunteering for the Food Bank in the warehouse and Mobile Food Pantry distributions, but the Vetaran Affairs Mobile Pantry distribution holds a special place in her heart.

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Apr 25

We Need Your Help to Ensure that Families have Access to SNAP

We need your help to let Congress know that if the Farm Bill passes, cutting the SNAP program would limit access to food and make it harder for thousands of Central Texas families to make ends meet.

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Apr 17

Kitchen Volunteer Spotlight: Chris May

While serving in the army, Chris began cooking for his friends in the barracks and developed an interest in cooking. While he finishes his culinary degree, he volunteers his time in the Food Bank kitchen.

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