News Archive

Nov 12

Holding It Together: How Military Families Find Strength in Community at the ASYMCA Killeen

At the Armed Services YMCA’s Five Star Market, military families find more than groceries — they find each other. 

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Nov 12

He Served Our Country — Now He Serves Central Texas: Veteran Eddie Dozal’s Impact on Benefits Access

Learn how CTFB’s Benefits + Emergency Services Manager, veteran Eddie Dozal, supports neighbors across Central Texas by providing SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF assistance, strengthening food security during the government shutdown, and helping military families access essential resources. 

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Nov 11

Beyond the Base: Strengthening Food Access for Military Families in Central Texas

From policy reform to local partnerships, communities are working together to make nutritious food a source of stability for those who serve.

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Nov 10

Standing Strong, Serving Together: Inside ASYMCA Killeen’s Five Star Market

Where service meets community: a behind-the-scenes look at how the ASYMCA Killeen team keeps hope and food flowing for military families.

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Nov 04

When Systems Struggle, Communities Step In: How Central Texans Are Showing Up for One Another

As work stoppages and benefit delays leave more families without support, neighbors across Central Texas are reminding each other that it’s okay to ask for help — and showing that compassion matters.

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Nov 03

The Heartbeat Behind the Headlines: Meet Courtney Grams

Discover how Internal Communications Manager Courtney Grams keeps Central Texas Food Bank employees connected, informed, and inspired every day.

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Nov 02

When the Shutdown Hit Home: How One Central Texan Chose to Help Her Neighbors

Here in Central Texas, tens of thousands of federal employees face the uncertainty of when they get their next paycheck. For Debra, an IRS employee of more than three years, that uncertainty meant something else too — a chance to give back.

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Oct 30

Shaping a Resilient Food System: Inside the Central Texas Regional Food System Council

A first-of-its-kind regional partnership turning shared data and voices into shared action.

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Oct 17

Standing Ready: CTFB Supports Federal and Military Workers Through Partnership and Service

The Central Texas Food Bank helps strengthen food access and stability for those who keep our country running by hosting food distribution events at Fort Hood and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. 

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Oct 14

Whataburger and Central Texas Food Bank: A Texas Partnership Powering Local Solutions 

How a homegrown brand helps strengthen communities and raise awareness during Hunger Action Month, year after year. 

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