East Texas Food Bank

Texarkana Food Distribution Supports East Texas Families

The East Texas Food Bank (ETFB) will host a food distribution event on Monday, December 22, in Texarkana, TX at Liberty Eylau Middle School, sponsored by Church on the Rock-Texarkana and CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System, to provide additional food assistance to local families during the holiday season.

“The ETFB will offer a 25-pound box of non-perishable items along with frozen meat and produce,” said David Emerson, CEO of the ETFB. “Because so many people experience food insecurity year-round, we’re working to make sure East Texans have the meals they need this holiday season.”

Arkansas residents can come to the distribution to receive the box of food and produce but the meat can only be distributed to Texas residents as it is a product from the Texas Department of Agriculture.

Each vehicle may pick up food for up to two households, and organizers anticipate serving approximately 1,200 families.

The December 22 distribution will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., or until supplies run out. Liberty Eylau Middle School is located at 5555 Leopard Dr. The parking lot will open at 9:30 a.m.