News Archive

Jun 04

"It's the Neighbors": Why Melissa Johnson Loves Working at Central Texas Food Bank

Meet Team Member of the Month Melissa Johnson, a Central Texas Food Bank driver whose dedication to neighbors, volunteers, and community service creates a welcoming experience at every distribution.

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Jun 04

Growing Fresh Food and Community on the Fresh Harvest Farm

See how volunteering on the Central Texas Food Bank’s Fresh Harvest Farm inspired Amber to support fresh food access, connect with her community and share the harvest beyond the farm.

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May 21

Behind Every Meal Is a Building That Works: Meet Marie Carmen Caballero

Marie Carmen Caballero helps keep the systems, spaces, and safety measures behind CTFB running smoothly so every team can do their best work. Learn how her behind-the-scenes leadership keeps operations moving and supports our mission every day.

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May 18

Rebuilding Through Service: Volunteer Leming Xu’s 20 Year Commitment to Volunteerism at the Central Texas Food Bank

Every Thursday morning, you can find Leming Xu in the Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) warehouse, carefully sorting, inspecting, cleaning and boxing food that will soon help nourish families across Central Texas.

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May 17

Bringing Healthy Golden Years to Manor

In Manor, access to fresh, healthy food is becoming easier for older adults thanks to a partnership between the Travis County Housing Authority and the Central Texas Food Bank.  

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May 14

How Youth Art Brings Fresh Perspectives and Sparks Conversations About Hunger in Central Texas

The Feeding Creativity Art Competition invited students throughout Central Texas to explore hunger and healthy food access through original artwork.

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May 07

Nourishing Care: Central Texas Food Bank Opens First Onsite Food Pantry Inside Dell Children’s Blood and Cancer Center 

For families navigating serious illness, the challenges of treatment often extend far beyond the walls of a hospital. Those receiving care at Dell Children’s Medical Center now have access to nutritious food support directly inside the hospital’s Blood and Cancer Center.

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May 06

Nourishing Health, One Lesson at a Time: Meet Karen Acevedo

From cooking demos to medically tailored meals, Karen Acevedo is helping neighbors across Central Texas build the skills and knowledge to support their health — one small change at a time.

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May 06

Making Tomorrow Possible for Central Texas Mothers

How our Medically Tailored Meals partnership with Ascension Seton is bridging the gap between clinical care and community support. 

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May 05

Nourishing Mind and Body at Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network 

By making food part of the care they provide, Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network is helping neighbors focus on healing — supporting both mind and body. 

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