Hunger Blog

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Johnnie says thank you for helping her provide meals for her grandchildren

Many of our East Texas seniors are facing hunger today. They make tough decisions on whether to pay for needed medications, utility bills or purchase food. In addition, many are also now caring for other family members. We met Johnnie at an East Texas Food Bank partner agency recently as
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Celebrating Black History Month

The East Texas Food Bank celebrates Black History Month by recognizing East Texans and their contributions to our rich heritage. Each week during February, we will spotlight these historic figures. Zion Hill Baptist Church in Nacogdoches, Texas Zion Hill Baptist Church in Nacogdoches, Texas was home to one of the
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February is American Heart Month

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. American Hearth Month was created to not only spread awareness of this, but also to help you know ways of preventing it! So, here are the top 8 ways of doing that: 1.
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Let’s Find Out More About Fiber

What is Fiber? Dietary fiber is the part of plant foods that can’t be digested or absorbed by the body. This is naturally found in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and beans and legumes. There are two different types of fiber, soluble and insoluble. Benefits Heart disease: fiber may help prevent
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In The News

November Media

Here’s a look at some stories about the East Texas Food Bank during the month of November 2021: East Texas Food Bank’s Charlie Brown Thanksgiving returns after COVID-19 cancellation (Tyler Paper, 11/13) Rising costs, supply chain making food insecurity even more apparent (KSLA TV-12, 11/16) East Texas Food Bank to
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Facts about Fats

There are a wide variety of options when it comes to fats that we consume through our food market from mono- and polyunsaturated fats, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids to hydrogenated oils and trans fats. With so many fats available, it can get confusing knowing which ones to consume, have
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