Hunger Blog
Texas National Guard arrives at the East Texas Food Bank
Year-round, when our neighbors are struggling, the East Texas Food Bank is here to help. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, we were already facing a hunger crisis in our community, with more than 241,000 East Texans at risk of hunger. We will continue our mission of fighting hunger and feeding hope News, News Room
Drive thru distributions to help those in need of food assistance during COVID-19 pandemic
In response to COVID-19, the East Texas Food Bank is holding weekly drive-thru emergency food box distributions. We will be distributing emergency food boxes and two gallons of milk to each household. The distributions will be at the East Texas State Fairgrounds from 10 am-12pm (while supplies last). The boxes News
Amidst a pandemic, we’re providing #OneLessWorry
Last month, we completely shifted our work in response to COVID-19. We immediately started packing emergency food boxes for drive-thru distributions at schools, partner agencies and other community locations. We also launched a new Senior Box Home Delivery program for our homebound seniors. We are so thankful for our staff, News
TLL Temple Foundation, East Texas Food bank distribute food in Lufkin
The TLL Temple Foundation and the East Texas Food Bank partnered up again for the second week to help people in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week the two non-profits distributed 670 boxes which fed around 1,100 meals. On Tuesday the group handed out between 1,800 and 2,000 boxes. News, News Room