News Archive

Apr 12

From a Laptop to Reggae Tunes

Our administrative volunteer Troy Gilbert is trading his laptop for a day out with the crowds at Austin Reggae Fest this weekend. Stay tune next week as we catch up with him to see how his first Reggae Fest experience went!

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Apr 12

Hope Means Locking a Door

Thanks to our volunteers dedication, the Food Bank is able to help Waco resident Gilbert turn his life around.

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Apr 11

What's In A Name?

The Capital Area Food Bank is becoming the Central Texas Food Bank on June 1. Find out why. 

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Apr 08

The Food Bank Expands to Meet Growing Demand

As the poverty rate increases and individuals move to the suburbs, the Food Bank increases efforts to meet the growing demand.

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Apr 07

Celebrating the Deitrich Family for Volunteers of the Quarter

We celebrate the Deitrich family as our Volunteers of the Quarter. Together they help bring meals to hungry families in need.

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Apr 01

Volunteering's as Easy as 1-2-3

Happy National Volunteer Month to our amazing volunteers! We couldn't do anything without your help! Thank You!

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Mar 31

Learning at School, Learning at Home, Learning for Life

Empowering clients with the knowledge and skills to make healthier food choices is the goal of the Capital Area Food Bank’s “Power of Choice” nutrition education classes for children. 

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Mar 15

Thank You Fred for your Years of Commitment to Fighting Hunger!

Eighty-one year old Frederick Thomas is the Food Bank's Volunteer of the Quarter. He has dedicated more than 650 hours in more than six years to help fight hunger as an administrative volunteer.

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Mar 14

Nutrition Education Helps Change Diets

Our CHOICES nutrition education classes teach everything from kitchen safety to how to modify recipes to lead a healthy lifestyle.

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Mar 10

Senator Birdwell Visits Partner Agencies in Waco

Senator Brian Birdwell visits our Partner Agencies Caritas of Waco and The Shepard's Heart in Waco.

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