Hunger News - East Texas Food Bank

February 10, 2023

HHSC Announces Federal Approval for Replacement SNAP Benefits Due to Winter Storm

AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) today announced it has received federal approval to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to apply for replacement benefits for food lost or destroyed due to recent severe winter weather by dialing 2-1-1. “Prolonged localized power outages may have News, News Room

February 7, 2023

East Texas Food Bank to hold special distribution of food to help Smith County residents impacted by winter storm

The East Texas Food Bank will distribute emergency food boxes and meat on Thursday, February 9th, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Green Acres Baptist Church, located at 1607 Troup Highway in Tyler. Last week’s winter storm caused widespread power outages and damage, with Smith County being part of News, News Room

February 3, 2023

Dutch Bros. “Dutch Luv” to giveback to ETFB

Dutch Bros. Coffee locations in Tyler will have their annual “Dutch Luv” event on Friday, February 17th. During the event, $1 for every drink sold will go to the East Texas Food Bank. Dutch Bros. locations in Tyler are located at 3924 Troup Highway, 7920 S. Broadway Ave. and 2157 Events

January 11, 2023

Leslie’s Story and Message

Leslie works full-time at a daycare, but struggles with having enough money to pay bills and put food on the table for her children ages 7, 12 and 14. Coming to the Deep East Texas Resource Center (DETRC) helps. I also volunteer when I can with my children so we Stories

January 9, 2023

Reach Your Nutrition Goals

Goals Start with small changes Instead of a diet overhaul, make small changes to what you eat and drink that will work for you now and in the future. Take one day at a time Sometimes things don’t go as planned, even with the best of intentions. If you miss Nutrition

December 15, 2022

T.L.L. Temple Foundation awards more than $1 million to three Texas food banks

Lufkin, TX: The T.L.L. Temple Foundation (TLLTF) recently awarded grants totaling $1,069,788 to the East Texas Food Bank, Southeast Texas Food Bank and Trinity River Food Bank, to help people struggling with hunger. The East Texas Food Bank and Southeast Texas Food Bank received $255,312 each to help offset the News, News Room