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ETX Food distributors practicing extra safety precautions ahead of possible Covid-19 outbreak

From hand sanitizer, water and toilet paper, many are stocking up on supplies in case there is a local Covid-19 outbreak. It is recommended people have at least 14 days of food stocked up. There are some who can’t access that amount of food.  “The outbreak and we are potentially facing really
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National Nutrition Month: Plan your meals each week

March is National Nutrition Month©.  Join the East Texas Food Bank and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in celebration by focusing on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. This week, the focus is on planning your meals each week.  Here
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National Nutrition Month: Eat a variety of nutritious foods

March is National Nutrition Month©.  Join the East Texas Food Bank and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in celebration by focusing on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. This week, the focus is on eating a variety of nutritious foods
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REMARKABLE WOMEN: Donna Spann, a survivor with a servant’s heart

Remarkable women is a month-long series honoring women in East Texas than inspire, lead, and forge the way for others day in and day out. To start the new series, KETK introduces you to Donna Spann who has spent the last 37 years showering others with smiles, hugs and serving
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East Texas Food Bank hosts first ‘produce drop and roadshow’ of the year to benefit community

The Smith County Food Security Council hosted its ‘produce drop and roadshow’ event of the year. The event kicked off Tuesday morning at the New Days Community Church in Tyler where members of the community were able to come out and receive assistance in many different ways. Along with healthy produce,
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Free produce, community resource event underway in Tyler

The East Texas Food Bank distributed free, fresh produce Tuesday during the Smith County Food Security Council’s Produce Drop and Community Resource Roadshow. The event runs until 6 p.m. at the on Tuesday at the New Days Community Church in Tyler. In addition to free produce, families have the opportunity
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