News Archive

Feb 15

Family Gets Help at Mobile Food Pantry

Johnny and his wife are both disabled. Thanks to the Food Bank, they’re able to provide for their granddaughters. During Amplify Austin, you can help families like Johnny's. Make a gift today!

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Feb 06

Help Close the Meal Gap for Kids

There are nearly 450,000 people in Central Texas who don't know where their next meal is coming from. One third of those are children. Help us close the meal gap for kids in Central Texas by donating during Amplify Austin!

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Feb 06

New Food Bank Initiative Increases Food Rescue Efforts

The Food Bank has partnered with Feeding America and local nonprofit Keep Austin Fed to help reduce food waste through a new pilot program called Middle Mile Food Rescue.

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Feb 05

Central Texans Tackle Hunger, Raising Millions of Meals

Thanks to the incredible support from our community, we were able to raise more than 2.8 million meals for Central Texans in need through Souper Bowl of Caring.

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Jan 25

Volunteers Honor MLK with Day of Service

Volunteers packed the Food Bank to honor and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by giving back during our Day of Service.

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Jan 24

Volunteers from Abroad Learn About Hunger

A group of AIESEC members, a youth leadership organization, stopped by the Food Bank to volunteer and learn about food insecurity and what the Food Bank is doing to fight hunger.

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Jan 22

Food Bank Helps Federal Employees During Shutdown

Cori-Beth and Kevin are federal employees affected by the government shutdown. After missing their last paycheck, they traveled from Taylor to attend the Food Bank's recent special distribution for furloughed federal employees.

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Jan 11

How Corporations Can Make a Huge Impact with Little Effort

It doesn't take too much to give back, especially when you team up with your co-workers to fight hunger. Check out these easy ways to give back to your community alongside your co-workers.

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Dec 19

Food Bank Helps Great Grandmother During Holidays

Sandy lives on a fixed income and relies on the Food Bank to supplement her groceries. This holiday season, she's able to smile about one more thing thanks to the Food Bank's a special holiday meal she can share with her loved ones.

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Dec 13

Get Creative with Greek Yogurt

To make favorite recipes healthy, our nutrition education team gets creative in the kitchen. Check out these delicious recipes that use Greek yogurt.

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