Smith County Food Security Council hosts program offering fresh produce, info on community resources

The Smith County Food Security Council and the East Texas Food Bank (ETFB) hosted an all-day event Tuesday where East Texans could fill their grocery bags and learn more about the resources the community offers.

The ETFB will handed out free, fresh produce during the Produce Drop and Community Resource Roadshow for the Smith County Food Security Council.
(Read and watch from KLTV 7)

Whataburger, East Texas community collects more than 30,000 pounds of food for families in need

Following the annual Christmas in July food drive and ornament fundraiser, Whataburger and the East Texas community collected more than 36,186 pounds of food and raised $13,893 to help feed East Texas families in need.

In total, the amount of food and dollars raised will provide approximately 141,299 meals for families in need.
(Read more from Marshall News Messenger)

East Texas Food Bank hopes to finish summer program strong

The mission of the East Texas Food Bank’s Summer Feed Program is to ensure no child goes hungry during the summer.

The program helps to feed children who rely on free or reduced lunch programs during the school.
(Read more from KYTX CBS19)

Christmas in July: Free Whataburger for East Texans on Tuesday

Whataburger and the East Texas Food Bank are teaming up once again to fight hunger across East Texas with a special Christmas in July food drive. The fundraiser is happening at 46 restaurants across the region.

On Tuesday, July 16, customers who visit a Whataburger restaurant from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. and donate a minimum of two cans or non-perishable items, will receive a free Whataburger.
(Read and watch this story from KYTX CBS19)

WHAT-A-HELP: East Texas Whataburgers holding food drive on Tuesday

Whataburger and the East Texas Food Bank are teaming up once again to fight hunger across East Texas with a special Christmas in July food drive and fundraiser at 46 restaurants across the region.

On Tuesday, July 16, customers who visit their local Whataburger restaurant from 3 to 7 p.m. and donate a minimum of two cans or non-perishable items will receive a free Whataburger!
(Read more and watch from KETK)