Hunger Blog
Longview Resource Center Branch of the East Texas Food Bank to open in October
The East Texas Food Bank (ETFB) Longview Resource Center will open in October as part of ETFB’s overall strategic plan aimed at expanding programs, distributing more food and serving more people. The Longview center is located near Interstate 20 at 2900 Signal Hill Drive in the heart of several high-need News, News Room
The East Texas Food Bank Announces New Chief Development Officer
The East Texas Food Bank (ETFB) announced today that Tim Butler is the new Chief Development Officer. Tim joined the East Texas Food Bank in August 2012 as the Volunteer Coordinator, coming from a management position at FRESH by Brookshire’s. He also served as manager in the Child Hunger Programs News, News Room
East Texas Food Bank Recognizes Hunger Hero Award Recipients
The East Texas Food Bank (ETFB) honored four recipients today with the fourth annual Hunger Hero Awards as part of Hunger Action Month. Hunger Hero Awards were given to State Senator Robert Nichols- Senate District 3 (Individual Supporter), Tyler High School and Tyler Legacy High School with Tyler ISD (Community News, News Room
Feeding Texas Network Backs Major Hunger-Fighting Wins During 2023 Legislative Session
With support of the Feeding Texas network of food banks, the Texas Legislature passed several new laws that will prevent hunger for Texans experiencing food insecurity. “This year’s legislative session was our most successful since Texas food banks came together as a network over 20 years ago to engage state Advocacy, News, News Room
East Texas Food Bank to Hold Special Distributions This Week To Help East Texans Impacted By Power Outages
The East Texas Food Bank (ETFB) will distribute fresh produce and emergency food boxes at multiple locations in East Texas this week to assist East Texans impacted by the power outages. Last week’s severe weather storm caused widespread power outages and damage, with several East Texas counties being part of News, News Room