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Winter Storm Recovery Resources
As East Texans begin the recovery process from the winter storm last week, the East Texas Food Bank is hard at work providing support and food for our partner agency network through our 26 county service area. Below, we have gathered some resources for those who are looking for assistance Events, News
“I volunteer because it’s good for the heart to give to other people”
Veda Flowers has been a volunteer with Helping Hands of Kilgore, an East Texas Food Bank partner agency, for three years. However, she told us that she has seen quite the change this past year. “We’ve seen a lot more people because of COVID,” Veda said, adding that many are Agencies, Volunteers
4 Tips for a Healthy Heart
Your heart plays a huge role in many functions of your body and is worth protecting. Making healthy choices can reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity and type 2 diabetes. Eating a variety of fruit, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy and lean protein Nutrition
“We have been able to have enough food for everyone that comes.”
Ursula Plaisance has been the director of Helping Hands of Kilgore, an East Texas Food Bank partner agency, for just over four years. However, nothing could have prepared her for the effects of 2020 on her pantry. “COVID really rocked all of our worlds,” Ursula said. “We’ve seen an influx Agencies
Touring the East Texas Food Bank
Recently, Mark Robinson with Southwestern Electric Power Company, toured the East Texas Food Bank and made a generous donation. He was so struck by what he saw, that he wanted to share his experience with us. “I was quite pleased when the American Electric Power Foundation approved our funding request Stories