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Whataburger Franchisee Holds Annual Food Bank Fundraiser

Nearly two dozen Whataburger restaurants across East Texas will begin their annual East Texas Food Bank Ornament Sales Dec. 4. Guests can buy train ornaments to adorn each restaurant through Dec. 17 with all proceeds going to the East Texas Food Bank. “They are a great organization that we’ve been
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Brookshire Grocery Company Donates Produce to the East Texas Food Bank

In partnership with the company’s vendor suppliers, Brookshire Grocery Co. is donating more than $80,000 worth of fresh produce to the East Texas Food Bank. On Nov. 19, 2024, the food bank will receive 40,000 pounds of fresh produce to help feed those in need this holiday season. A ceremony
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Feeding Texas Network Announces 2025 State Legislative Priorities

Bill filing begins this week for the 89th Texas Legislature. As state lawmakers begin to introduce legislation, Feeding Texas calls on our elected officials to back policy solutions that prevent hunger and tackle the root causes of food insecurity. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released its annual study
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ETFB announces the results of the “Spread the Love” Peanut Butter Drive

The city of Tyler came out on top for the first East Texas Food Bank “Spread the Love” Peanut Butter Drive between the cities of Tyler and Longview, led by the mayors of each community. Tyler raised 20,202 jars of peanut butter versus 18,393 for Longview, totaling 38,595 jars of
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East Texas Food Bank Recognizes Hunger Hero Award Recipients for 2024

  The East Texas Food Bank (ETFB) honored recipients with the fifth annual Hunger Hero Awards as part of Hunger Action Month. Corporate Partner UBank received the Corporate Partner Hunger Hero Award. For the past five years, UBank has held the Good for Country concert in Lufkin with top country
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East Texas Food Bank announces “Spread the Love Peanut Butter Drive” Longview versus Tyler competition

Tyler Mayor Don Warren and Longview Mayor Kristen Ishihara are holding a friendly peanut butter competition in September as part of Hunger Action Month. “Each city will collect jars of peanut butter for the East Texas Food Bank’s pantry partners,” said David Emerson, CEO of the East Texas Food Bank.
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