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Brookshire Grocery Co. donates 325 bags of food to East Texas Food Bank
Brookshire Grocery Co. has donated 325 bags of nonperishable food items to the East Texas Food Bank, according to a news release. The donations were made possible through the collection event, which as held from Dec. 19 through Saturday at the Brookshire’s store on Rice Road. “The holidays are such News Room
East Texas Food Bank leadership says SNAP changes won’t impact ETX, calls for empathy
As the holiday season approaches, leaders at the East Texas Food Bank are asking others for a little empathy when it comes to new changes to the SNAP program. Program Services Director Tim Butler said that while changes to SNAP, which eliminate a state’s ability to issue high unemployment waivers, News Room
East Texas Food Bank to distribute extra food for the holidays
The East Texas Food Bank will be holding a special holiday produce and food distribution on December 20 at the East Texas State Fairgrounds in Tyler. Distribution will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is limited to one distribution per household. The event expects to serve 500 households. News Room
New SNAP rule won’t affect East Texans
The Trump administration has officially finalized a new rule for those receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The rule applies to able-bodied adults with no dependents. “Currently under the SNAP program there are certain job requirements that people have to abide by in order to receive SNAP,” said Tim News Room
East Texas Food Bank offers tips for safe food handling when preparing holiday meals
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re not careful in the kitchen, loved ones could end up sick. As part of its mission to fight hunger and feed hope, the East Texas Food Bank offers free nutrition education, including a six-week course focusing on food preparation, News Room