Hunger Blog

HolidayFoods_featured

Staying healthy during the holidays

The holidays are here! That means more visits with family and friends and more delicious food to eat. But how can we stay on track with our normal diet with all of the delectable goodness? Here are some quick tips and trips to make sure you aren’t letting the holiday
Read More
Huger Hero

Hunger Hero Awards announced for second year

Hunger Hero Award Recipient Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler Hunger Hero Award Recipient Mr. and Mrs. Herb and Melvina Buie Hunger Hero Award Recipient John Soules, Jr. Co-CEO John Soules Foods, Inc. Hunger Hero Award Recipient Paul Owen of the Louis and Peaches Owen Family Foundation To recognize the
Read More
Active Adult_featured

10 Tips to Be Active Adults

Being physically active is important for your health. Adults who are physically active are less likely to develop some chronic diseases than adults who are inactive. Physical activity is any form of exercise or movement of the body that uses energy. People of all ages, shapes, sizes, and abilities can
Read More
Healthy Meal_featured

Let’s Build A Healthy Meal

Each meal is a building block in your healthy eating style. Make sure to include all the food groups throughout the day. Make fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, and protein food part of your daily meals and snacks. Also, limit added sugars saturated fat, and sodium. Make half your plate veggies
Read More
HAMChildHunger_featured

Hunger hurts our kids’ futures

A child’s chance for a bright tomorrow starts with getting enough food to eat today. Did you know that over 85,000 East Texas children – 1 in every 4 kids – may not know where they will get their next meal? Kids who don’t get enough to eat — especially during their first
Read More

Marsha turned to food pantry when she “didn’t have anything”

We met Marsha while she was visiting an East Texas Food Bank pantry partner. She lives alone now since her family moved to Dallas. “I love to be around my family and like to travel,” she said. Marsha has two girls and two grandchildren. Marsha retired in 2014 after years
Read More
Translate »