News Archive

Sep 01

You’re Helping a Mother-to-Be Stay Healthy

Heather is seven months pregnant. Her husband recently took a drastic pay cut when he found a new job. Their income isn't enough to buy food for their family of three, soon-to-be family of four. 

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Aug 25

Food Bank helps Richard After Tragic Accident

When Richard stopped at a corner store, a stranger confused him for someone else and opened fire on him. Unable to work after the incident, Richard visist the Food Bank's Mobile Food Pantry to have a meal on his table.

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Aug 22

Is my Food Still Safe to Eat?

Our nutrition education team explains what all the different expiration date labels mean and when the best time to consume food is.

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Aug 09

Mother Turns to Food Bank to Make Ends Meet

Unexpected expenses have made summer difficult for Samantha and her family. Thanks to the Food Bank, her family has a meal on their table. You can raise 1 million Summer Meals that Matter and help familes like Samantha's.

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Aug 01

CHOICES Nutrition Educators are Teaching Kids to Rethink their Drink

The Food Bank's Nutrition Education team is helping kids practice healthy habits this summer.

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Jul 31

NFL Star Kelvin Beachum Doubles Down to Fight Hunger on his Home Turf

NFL star Kelvin  Beachum announces his $50,000 matching challenge to fight hunger in McLennan, Limestone and Freestone Counties.

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Jul 26

Burta Pierce: Always in our Hearts

It deeply pains us to announce that after struggling with cancer, our beloved volunteer Burta Pierce has passed away. She volunteered at the Food Bank for nine years and will be profoundly missed by volunteers and staff.

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Jul 17

Miles for Meals Cyclists Raise Awareness about Hunger

A group of friends are on a bike ride like no other as they travel across the nation raising awareness about hunger in America with their Miles for Meals bike ride.

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Jul 05

Food for Families Breaks Record with 92,000 Meals Raised

CBS Austin and Randalls' Food for Families is a huge success with more than 92,000 meals raised thanks to the support from our amazing community!

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Jun 28

New Mobile Food Pantry Truck Serves High-Need Area

Thanks to the Moody Foundation, the Food Bank now has a new Mobile Food Pantry truck that will serve high-need areas in Central Texas.

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