News Archive

May 19

Donate Fresh Produce from your Garden!

Did you know the Food Bank takes fresh produce donations? Well, if you have excess fresh produce in your garden, here's how you can donate it to the Food Bank to help families stay healthy.

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May 17

Food Bank Receives $92,500 Gift to Support Programs for Older Adults

The Food Bank received a $92,500 donation made possible by Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation and Feeding America to help older adults, like Julia, stay healthy with nutritious meals.

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May 10

Food Bank Earns Three-Star Rating on Sustainability

The Food Bank earned a three-star rating on sustainability from the Austin Energy Green Building. Staying green and helping families in need!

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May 09

The Age of Asparagus

As the Food Bank's garden comes together, the baby asparagus caught our eye. As the asparagus grows, tiny shoots spring up from the soil and eventually the plant develops fern-like leaves.

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May 05

After Flood, Woman Receives Help from the Food Bank

After a flood hit Billie's home in Buda, she lost everything. Thanks to the Food Bank, she has been able to receive food to help her through her time of need.

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May 02

Using New Technology to Connect Hungry Neighbors with Extra Meals

MealConnect is a new technology platform that connects stores, donors, retailers with a Feeding America network Food Bank to help reduce food waste.

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Apr 28

Thank You, Mark, for Ensuring Only the Best Food Leaves our Warehouse

Mark began volunteering at the Food Bank to make a difference and to get a workout. Though he still gets his workout, he enjoys helping volunteers and staff as a volunteers leader to make sure families get the best food.

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Apr 19

Thank You, Valerie, for Putting Meals in the Hands of Families in Need!

For years Valerie has been making her way to Austin from Ohio to enjoy the warm winters. During her time here, she gives back and volunteers at Mobile Food Pantries. Thank you, Valerie, for all your years of service!

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Apr 12

Thank you, Dan, for your Passion to Help Others!

After struggling to change his life around, Dan decided to take action and volunteer in the kitchen at the Food Bank.

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Apr 10

Thank You, Smithfield Foods and Randalls, for your Generous Protein Donation!

Smithfield Foods and Randalls partnered to provide 35,000 pounds of nutritious protein that will provide more than 140,000 servings for families in need. Thank you for your generous donation!

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