News Archive

Jan 27

How the Central Texas Food Bank Provides Food During Winter Storms and Emergencies  

Learn how Central Texas Food Bank provides meals during winter storms, power outages, and emergencies — keeping families across 21 counties fed when it matters most. 

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Jan 26

More Than a Volunteer Day: How Corporate Partners Can Deepen Their Impact   

For many companies, supporting a nonprofit begins with volunteering or making a financial donation. Both are important and necessary. However, some partnerships go further by matching a company’s skills with community needs, creating a lasting impact.    

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Jan 22

Meet Emily Foxman: Turning Community Voice and Data Into a Stronger Food System 

As Director of Food System Planning, Emily connects research and lived experience to help Central Texas build a more resilient and equitable food future. 

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Jan 14

St. Vincent de Paul Austin: A Saturday Food Pantry Built on Dignity and Consistency

Every Saturday, St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) Austin, a Central Texas Food Bank partner agency, provides food and essentials to neighbors from across Central Texas. The pantry is open to all, with no ZIP code restrictions. While the line moves quickly, the focus is not on speed — it’s on dignity. 

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Jan 13

Caring For Families From Classroom to Kitchen Table: Six New Feeding Futures Pantries Open in Austin ISD

At Pérez Elementary School in Southeast Austin, support extends from classroom to kitchen table. Families can now access free groceries — fresh produce, protein, dairy, and pantry staple

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Perez Elementary Food Pantry

s — right at school, reducing stress at home and helping students show up ready to learn.

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Jan 06

Volunteer Spotlight: Karen Finds Purpose and Community in Our Kitchen

When Karen Andrasi retired, she knew one thing for sure: she wanted to give back.

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Dec 19

Workforce Training at Central Texas Food Bank: Meet the Graduates Building New Careers in Culinary and Warehouse Operations

From volunteering and community referrals to online searches, these graduates found skills training, confidence, and a path forward.

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Dec 18

One Year of Filling Tables: Celebrating Gatesville ISD’s Stinger Stash Food Market

Gatesville ISD’s Stinger Stash Food Market celebrates one year of providing nutritious food to students, families, and staff through a partnership with Central Texas Food Bank.

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Dec 15

Built on Welcome: Inside Hill Country Community Ministries’ Small-Footprint, Big-Heart Model

From market-style produce to a daily Community Cupboard, Hill Country Community Ministries lowers barriers to food and builds stability one warm welcome at a time.

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Dec 01

Alegría en la Mesa: Aracely habla sobre la comida, la familia y la temporada navideña con Central Texas Food Bank

Para Aracely, las fiestas significan reencuentro, gratitud y compartir. Con el apoyo de El Buen Samaritano y CTFB, su mesa —y su comunidad — se llena de comida y alegría.

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