Hunger Blog

“Your help is a real blessing!”

My name is Bobby, and I want to thank you for thinking about me. It’s a scary time right now. You get to be my age and you’re dealing with a lot of health problems. Diabetes, heart trouble. The shape I’m in, I don’t dare leave the house. I found
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Bell Elementary makes surprise gift during East Texas Giving Day

During East Texas Giving Day in April, a record 2.8 million dollars was raised for nonprofit organizations in East Texas. Thanks to our generous donors and matching funds, the East Texas Food Bank was able to raise a remarkable $63,366 dollars to help with our mission of fighting hunger and
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College students may be eligible for SNAP benefits under temporary program

College students are not exempt from facing hunger. In fact, 39% of students at two-year institutions and 29% at four-year institutions were reported as not having proper access to food in a recent study by The Hope Center. According to Every Texan, “71% of undergraduate college students are single parents,
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Fresh produce helps Barronda’s family

“Everything I get is important. I have cancer.” That’s what Barronda shared with us during a recent produce distribution. “My treatments take up a lot of my income,” she said. “So this helps balance things out for me and my family.” Barronda said that because of her cancer and COVID,
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Vegetables

9 Easy Ways to Eat More Vegetables Everyday

It can be easier than you may think to eat more vegetables throughout your day. Eating vegetables is important because they provide vitamins and minerals and most are low in calories. To fit more vegetables in your meals, we’re encouraging them as snacks as well, not just meals. Here are
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ETFB, Mission Carthage feeding our communities – together

Mission Carthage is a hub of hope for rural Panola County. Since last March, they have been shielding thousands of East Texans from the impacts of the pandemic and poverty. Executive Director Jennifer Randall talks about her organization’s vital partnership with East Texas Food Bank: “It’s not enough to say
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