News Archive

Jul 23

Hope on Higher Ground: Kingsland Rallies Around Neighbors After the Central Texas Floods

After the recent Central Texas floods, Sharing the Harvest and the Central Texas Food Bank are providing essential food and supplies to older adults and displaced families in Kingsland.

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Jul 17

Meeting the Summer Hunger Need: How Acts Storehouse and Central Texas Food Bank Are Supporting Families

Acts Storehouse in Waco, TX is helping families weather summer hunger with heart, leadership, and support from the Central Texas Food Bank.

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Jul 11

Central Texas Food Bank Earns National Recognition for Nourishing Children Year-Round

The Central Texas Food Bank was awarded Gold status in the USDA’s 2024 Turnip the Beet Awards, recognizing our year-round commitment to providing children with nutritious, high-quality meals that help them grow and thrive.

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Jul 10

Cooking with Purpose: A Recipe for Serving Central Texas

Meet Jeri Short, a force behind 2,000 daily meals produced at the Central Texas Food Bank. Her culinary skills and community spirit help increase food access for neighbors facing hunger across our region.

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Jun 24

Free Summer Meal Help for Families

Free summer meals for kids and teens — no sign-up, no ID, no cost. 

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Jun 05

Meals That Make Summer Possible: Why Support Matters More Than Ever

When schools are out for summer, an urgent need arises in our community. Your support helps ensure children don’t go hungry when classes end. 

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Jun 02

Sealed With Love: How Innovation Is Fueling CTFB’s Afterschool Meal Program

The Central Texas Food Bank is scaling up to serve even more Central Texas kids with consistency, care, and love.

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May 30

Fresh Food and Friendship: How Golden Harvest Farmers Market Is Nourishing Older Adults in Central Texas

The Golden Harvest Farmers Market Program shows how local partnerships can nourish more than just bodies — they nourish communities. 

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May 22

Food Unites Us: How a Central Texas Student’s Art Became a Moving Message Against Hunger

This year’s Feeding Creativity competition highlighted the cultural power of food — and the student whose artwork is now rolling across Central Texas to raise awareness about summer meals.

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May 15

Recognized for Impact: CTFB Honored at Fort Cavazos

See how CTFB is tackling food insecurity among military families in Central Texas, starting at the nation’s largest Army base.

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