Hunger News - East Texas Food Bank

November 4, 2022

12th Annual Charlie Brown Thanksgiving event returns to benefit the East Texas Food Bank

The East Texas Food Bank will hold the 12th annual Charlie Brown Thanksgiving event on Friday, November 11 at 5:30 p.m. at Bergfeld Park in Tyler. The free event is open to the public. Snack bags with jelly beans, juice, pretzels, and popcorn will be distributed to children, while supplies News, News Room

November 1, 2022

Enjoy your Food, But Eat Less

Eating Better on a Budget: 10 tips to enjoy your meals while making small shifts to the amounts and types of food on your plate Healthy meals start with a variety and balance of foods from each food group. Aim to consume less sodium, saturated fat, and added sugars Get Nutrition

October 3, 2022

Eating Better on a Budget: 10 Tips to Help You Stretch Your Food Dollars

Get the most for your food budget! There are many ways to save money on the foods that you eat. The three main steps are planning before you shop, purchasing the items at the best price, and preparing meals that stretch your food dollars. Plan, Plan, Plan! – Before you Nutrition

September 23, 2022

East Texas Food Bank Recognizes Hunger Hero Award Recipients for 2022

The East Texas Food Bank (ETFB) honored four recipients today with the third annual Hunger Hero Awards as part of Hunger Action Month. Hunger Hero Awards were given to Carroll Greenwaldt (Individual Supporter), Junior League of Tyler, Inc. (Community Partner Organization), American State Bank (Corporate Partner) and the CHRISTUS Good News, News Room

September 7, 2022

Be Food Safe: 10 Tips to Reduce the Risk of Foodborne Illness

A critical part of healthy eating is keeping foods safe. Individuals in their own homes can reduce contaminants and keep food safe to eat by following safe food handling practices. Four basic food safety principles work together to reduce the risk of foodborne illness—Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill. These four Nutrition

August 23, 2022

Tyler ISD Schools Prepare for 32nd Annual Pantry Raid

Tyler High and Tyler Legacy are coming together again this year before their big football rivalry to raise meals for hungry East Texans as part of the 32nd Annual Pantry Raid. The East Texas Food Bank and the Tyler Independent School District host the annual event. Since the pantry raid News, News Room