Hunger News
March 17, 2022
National Nutrition Month 2022: Consult a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
Anyone can call themselves a nutritionist, but only RDN’s have met the comprehensive standards established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. RDN’s have a bachelor’s degree, are taught a specially designed nutrition curriculum, pass a national registration examination, and complete an extensive supervised internship. About half of all RDN’s Nutrition
March 7, 2022
National Nutrition Month 2022: Eat a variety of nutritious foods every day!
March is National Nutrition Month®️, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics wants to help give everyone the tools to make informed food choices and develop healthful eating and physical activity habits for life. This year’s theme is to Celebrate a World of Flavors, and this week’s message is to: Nutrition
February 9, 2022
Johnnie says thank you for helping her provide meals for her grandchildren
Many of our East Texas seniors are facing hunger today. They make tough decisions on whether to pay for needed medications, utility bills or purchase food. In addition, many are also now caring for other family members. We met Johnnie at an East Texas Food Bank partner agency recently as Stories
February 2, 2022
Celebrating Black History Month
The East Texas Food Bank celebrates Black History Month by recognizing East Texans and their contributions to our rich heritage. Each week during February, we will spotlight these historic figures. Zion Hill Baptist Church in Nacogdoches, Texas Zion Hill Baptist Church in Nacogdoches, Texas was home to one of the Stories
January 7, 2022
Let’s Find Out More About Fiber
What is Fiber? Dietary fiber is the part of plant foods that can’t be digested or absorbed by the body. This is naturally found in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and beans and legumes. There are two different types of fiber, soluble and insoluble. Benefits Heart disease: fiber may help prevent Nutrition