# www.easttexasfoodbank.org

> Since 1988, the East Texas Food Bank, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has provided food to over 200 partner agencies, in an effort to feed children, the working poor and seniors throughout 26 counties in East Texas. Fighting Hunger and Feeding Hope.

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## Home

- [East Texas Food Bank | Hunger Relief in Tyler, TX | 26 Counties - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/): Since 1988, the East Texas Food Bank, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has provided food to over 200 partner agencies, in an effort to feed children, the working poor and seniors throughout 26 counties in East Texas. Fighting Hunger and Feeding Hope.
- [East Texas Food Bank | Hunger Relief in Tyler, TX | 26 Counties - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org): Since 1988, the East Texas Food Bank, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has provided food to over 200 partner agencies, in an effort to feed children, the working poor and seniors throughout 26 counties in East Texas. Fighting Hunger and Feeding Hope.
- [East Texas Food Bank | Hunger Relief in Tyler, TX | 26 Counties - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/?form=donatenow): Since 1988, the East Texas Food Bank, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has provided food to over 200 partner agencies, in an effort to feed children, the working poor and seniors throughout 26 counties in East Texas. Fighting Hunger and Feeding Hope.
- [East Texas Food Bank | Hunger Relief in Tyler, TX | 26 Counties - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/?form=prethanksgiving&utm_source=web&utm_medium%20=webbanner&utm_campaign=26THWI91): Since 1988, the East Texas Food Bank, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has provided food to over 200 partner agencies, in an effort to feed children, the working poor and seniors throughout 26 counties in East Texas. Fighting Hunger and Feeding Hope.

## Join the fight

- [Donate Time - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/join-the-fight/donate-time/): The East Texas Food Bank relies on volunteers to help us fulfill our mission. Over 13,000 volunteers donated more than 37,000 hours to helping us fight hunger by volunteering last year. We welcome all volunteers over the age of 8*, and have a variety of volunteer opportunities available for individuals, families and groups.
- [Join the Fight - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/join-the-fight/): Fight hunger and feed hope in East Texas by donating money, food and time the East Texas Food bank today.
- [Matching Gifts - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/join-the-fight/donate-money/matching-gifts/): When you donate directly to the East Texas Food Bank or through your workplace giving program, many employers will match your contribution. Some companies even match donations from retirees! Your company might also match the hours you volunteer at the East Texas Food Bank with a financial grant.
- [Virtual Food Drives - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/join-the-fight/donate-money/virtual-food-drives/): You can raise money to help our East Texas neighbors in need online! Our Virtual Food Drives make it easy for you, your business, organization or group to get involved in the fight against hunger with a unique way to fund raise on our behalf.
- [Corporate Partnership - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/join-the-fight/corporate-partnership/): Our corporate partners play a crucial role in fighting hunger in East Texas through financial and food contributions, and by rolling their sleeves up and volunteering. Learn how you and your team can partner with us.​
- [Planned Giving - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/join-the-fight/donate-money/planned-giving/): A charitable bequest made through your will is one of the simplest ways to make a significant future gift to the charitable organization that matter most to you. By including a bequest in your will or living trust, you are ensuring that the East Texas Food Bank can continue our mission to fight hunger and feed hope for the future.
- [Advocacy - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/join-the-fight/advocacy/): 4,919,210 people struggle with hunger in Texas. Locally, 1 in 6 East Texans, including 1 in 4 children, are facing hunger— and we find this unacceptable. The East Texas Food Bank advocates to protect and defend policies that seek to close the hunger gap at the federal, state and local levels. For a real and lasting impact in the fight against hunger, we need your voice to make ending hunger a priority. Working hand in hand with community leaders and policymakers, we can solve this problem.
- [Donate Money - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/join-the-fight/donate-money/): The East Texas Food Bank achieves its mission of providing food to people in need throughout east Texas by partnering with you. The work is funded by gifts – large and small – from individuals, corporations, foundations and others in East Texas.
- [Stock Donations - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/join-the-fight/donate-money/stock-donations/): Thank you for considering a donation of securities to the East Texas Food Bank. The East Texas Food Bank is a not-for-profit food bank providing food for people in need in 26 counties of East Texas in partnership with 200 agencies.
- [THE TABLE Monthly Giving Program - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/join-the-fight/donate-money/the-table-monthly-giving-program/): THE TABLE is a caring and compassionate community of givers who help feed the hungry by making recurring monthly donations to the East Texas Food Bank. This provides a reliable source of ongoing support, and nutritious food for those who need it most.
- [Donor-Advised Funds - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/join-the-fight/donate-money/donor-advised-funds/): When you donate directly to the East Texas Food Bank or through your workplace giving program, many employers will match your contribution. Some companies even match donations from retirees! Your company might also match the hours you volunteer at the East Texas Food Bank with a financial grant.
- [Hunters for the Hungry - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/join-the-fight/donate-food/hunters-for-the-hungry/): Hunters for the Hungry has provided over 10 million servings of venison to Texans in need. Through the program, administered by Feeding Texas, hunters can drop off legally tagged, field-dressed whitetail or mule deer to participating meat processors. The partner processors prepare the venison for distribution through local food banks.
- [Food Donor Protection Acts - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/join-the-fight/donate-food/food-donor-protection-acts/): Food company donations are protected by the Good Faith Donor Act and Emerson Good Samaritan Food Act.
- ["Spread The Love" Peanut Butter Drive - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/join-the-fight/peanut-butter-drive/): The East Texas Food Bank will hold the second annual Tyler versus Longview 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. “Peanut Butter is nutritious, kid-friendly, and high in protein and a food item that most East Texans keep in stock. We hope residents of both cities participate to help us fill the shelves of our pantry partners in Longview and Tyler.”

## Programs

- [Programs - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/programs/): The East Texas Food Bank cares about children, families and seniors who do not have enough food to eat. Everyday, we work to feed people through a variety of programs and services.
- [Programs - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/programs): The East Texas Food Bank cares about children, families and seniors who do not have enough food to eat. Everyday, we work to feed people through a variety of programs and services.
- [Benefits Assistance - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/programs/benefits-assistance/): The Benefits Assistance Program helps eligible East Texans complete applications for State social service benefits to acquire the food, and other wrap-around services, they need in times of economic hardship or emergency.

## Who we are

- [Facts - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/who-we-are/facts/): 30,000,000 meals were provided by the East Texas Food Bank in FY2026. 1 in 6 East Texans are at risk of hunger today.
- [Hunger News - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/who-we-are/media-room/blog/): Our mission is to fight hunger and feed hope in East Texas
- [Who We Are - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/who-we-are/): Information about the East Texas Food Bank
- [History - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/who-we-are/history-2/): Since 1988, the East Texas Food Bank, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has provided food to over 200 partner agencies, in an effort to feed children, the working poor and seniors throughout 26 counties in East Texas. A member of Feeding America.
- [Board of Directors - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/who-we-are/board-members/): The East Texas Food Bank is led by CEO Dennis Cullinane and backed by the East Texas Food Bank Board of Directors
- [East Texas Food Bank Foundation - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/who-we-are/east-texas-food-bank-foundation/): Our mission is to fight hunger and feed hope in East Texas
- [Leadership Team - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/who-we-are/leadership-team/): The East Texas Food Bank Leadership Team is led by CEO David Emerson. The team supports the mission of the East Texas Food Bank and leads the staff in fighting hunger throughout East Texas.
- [Media Room - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/who-we-are/media-room/): Various media from the East Texas Food Bank.
- [PSAs - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/who-we-are/media-room/psas/): East Texas Food Bank television PSAs
- [Logos & Brochures - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/who-we-are/media-room/logos/): The East Texas Food Bank provides logos and brochures for our partners to use in helping to promote the East Texas Food Bank.
- [Newsletters - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/who-we-are/media-room/newsletters/): The quarterly "Servings" newsletter is delivered to donor's homes, letting them know about the work the East Texas Food Bank is doing in fighting hunger.
- [Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/who-we-are/faqs-about-the-east-texas-food-bank/): Find answers to the frequently asked questions about the East Texas Food Bank.
- [Contact Us - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/who-we-are/contact-us/): The East Texas Food Bank is located at 3201 Robertson Road in Tyler, Texas. Our phone number is 903.597.3663. Hours of operation are: Monday-Thursday 8:00AM to 4:30PM and Friday 8:00AM to 2:30PM.
- [Financials - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/who-we-are/financials/): East Texas Food Bank financial statements.
- [Annual Reports - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/who-we-are/annual-reports/): Annual Reports from the East Texas Food Bank detailing the work that is done throughout East Texas to help fight hunger.

## Hunger in east texas

- [Our Service Area - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/hunger-in-east-texas/our-service-area/): The East Texas Food Bank serves over 252,900 clients in 26 counties throughout East Texas, covering nearly 200,000 miles.
- [Hunger in East Texas - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/hunger-in-east-texas/): These stories put a "face to hunger", to show how anyone can be affected. The East Texas Food Bank is committed to addressing these hunger issues and needs of East Texans.

## Resource centers

- [Resource Centers - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/resource-centers/): The East Texas Food Bank Resource Centers are located in Longview, Lufkin, Texarkana and Tyler and operate as programs of the East Texas Food Bank.The goal of the resource centers is to connect neighbors to community resource partners, provide a food pantry, benefits assistance and other support services.

## Findfood 3

- [Find Food - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/findfood-3/): Our mission is to fight hunger and feed hope in East Texas

## Texarkana

- [Texarkana Resource Center - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/texarkana/): The mission of the East Texas Food Bank Texarkana Resource Center is to fight hunger and feed hope in East Texas. The Texarkana Resource Center is a program of ETFB located in southwest Texarkana. The goal of the Texarkana Resource Center is to provide a one-stop-shop of wraparound services with a food pantry, benefits assistance and other support services.

## Longview

- [Longview Resource Center - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/longview/): The mission of the East Texas Food Bank Longview Resource Center is to fight hunger and feed hope in East Texas. The Longview Resource Center is a program of ETFB located in South Longview. The mission of the East Texas Food Bank Longview Resource Center is to fight hunger and feed hope in East Texas. The Longview Resource Center is a program of ETFB located in South Longview at 2900 Signal Hill Drive. We are also accessible via Longview Transit Route 1. The goal of the Longview Resource Center is to provide a one-stop-shop of wraparound services with a food pantry, benefits assistance and other support services.

## Tyler

- [Tyler Resource Center - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/tyler/): The mission of the East Texas Food Bank Tyler Resource Center is to fight hunger and feed hope in East Texas. The Tyler Resource Center is a program of ETFB located in West Tyler. The goal of the Tyler Resource Center is to provide a one-stop-shop of wraparound services with a food pantry, benefits assistance and other support services.

## Lufkin

- [Deep East Texas Resource Center - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/lufkin/): The mission of the East Texas Food Bank is to fight hunger and feed hope in East Texas. The Deep East Texas Resource Center is a program of ETFB located in North Lufkin.The goal of the Deep East Texas Resource Center is to provide a one-stop-shop of wraparound services with a food pantry, benefits assistance and other support services.

## Partnerportal

- [Partner Portal - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/partnerportal/): Our mission is to fight hunger and feed hope in East Texas

## 2026

- [Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donate another 40,000 pounds of food to East Texas Food Bank - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/2026/10/14/church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints-donate-another-40000-pounds-of-food-to-east-texas-food-bank/): Our mission is to fight hunger and feed hope in East Texas
- [Jersey Mike's in Tyler to giveback to ETFB - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/2026/10/05/jersey-mikes-in-tyler-to-giveback-to-etfb/): Join Jersey Mike's in Tyler on Thursday, October 8th for a giveback to the East Texas Food Bank. 10% of proceeds from sales will be donated to help fight hunger.

## Privacy policy

- [Privacy Policy - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/privacy-policy/): The East Texas Food Bank respects the privacy of all our donors (onlline and offline) and website visitors. We handle any information you provide us with care. The only data we gather from you is that which you voluntarily provide. The East Texas Food Bank will only request specific information from you in order to complete a transaction.

## Annual pantry raid

- [Tyler ISD Pantry Raid - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/annual-pantry-raid/): Tyler High and Tyler Legacy are coming together again this year before their big football rivalry to raise funds and food to support the East Texas Food Bank’s BackPack program as part of the 36th Annual Pantry Raid.

## Events

- [Empty Bowls - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/events/empty-bowls/): Our mission is to fight hunger and feed hope in East Texas

## Corporate

- [Corporate Partnership - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/corporate): Our corporate partners play a crucial role in fighting hunger in East Texas through financial and food contributions, and by rolling their sleeves up and volunteering. Learn how you and your team can partner with us.​

## Ethics reporting

- [Ethics Reporting - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/ethics-reporting/): he success of East Texas Food Bank is dependent on the trust and confidence we earn from our employees, agencies, volunteers and the community. We gain credibility by adhering to our commitments, displaying honesty and integrity and reaching company goals through honorable conduct.

## Nondiscrimination statement

- [Nondiscrimination Statement - East Texas Food Bank](https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/nondiscrimination-statement/): In accordance with federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.