Hunger Blog
East Texas Food Bank, nonprofits look toward support for vulnerable populations
With all the fear of a pandemic shutting down cities and businesses, the East Texas Food Bank is working overtime to ensure going hungry isn’t at the top of anyone’s list. While the March 20 produce drop that was scheduled at the East Texas State Fairgrounds was cancelled, residents can News, News Room
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 News, News Room
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 Nutrition
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 Nutrition
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, News Room