The East Texas Food Bank is working with its more than 200 partners to provide emergency food assistance during COVID-19, otherwise known as coronavirus.
In partnership with Tyler Independent School District, which is serving free curb-side meals to students during the Community Mitigation Period through March 20, ETFB will be distributing free emergency food assistance boxes.
(Read more from Tyler Paper)
With all the fear of a pandemic shutting down cities and businesses, the East Texas Food Bank is working overtime to ensure going hungry isn’t at the top of anyone’s list.
While the March 20 produce drop that was scheduled at the East Texas State Fairgrounds was cancelled, residents can find their local food pantry at EastTexasFoodBank.org for the nearest place to pick up food for their families.
(Read more from Tyler Paper)
From hand sanitizer, water and toilet paper, many are stocking up on supplies in case there is a local Covid-19 outbreak. It is recommended people have at least 14 days of food stocked up. There are some who can’t access that amount of food.
“The outbreak and we are potentially facing really puts us into a different measure of safety at this point,” CEO of the East Texas Food Bank, Dennis Cullinane, said.
(Read more from KYTX CBS19)
Remarkable women is a month-long series honoring women in East Texas than inspire, lead, and forge the way for others day in and day out.
To start the new series, KETK introduces you to Donna Spann who has spent the last 37 years showering others with smiles, hugs and serving those who need it most.
(Read and watch this story from KETK)
