Hunger Blog

Pro-wrestling ‘Brawl at the Brewery’ to benefit the East Texas Food Bank

Big Daddy Yum Yum stopped by to talk about his Saturday night match against Lucha Libra superstar Estrella Galactica in the fight to end hunger benefiting the East Texas Food Bank. The event, ‘Brawl At The Brewery’, Saturday, September 14th is FREE admission with a non-perishable food donation at the
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John Tyler tops Lee to win the 29th annual Pantry Raid competition

John Tyler and Robert E. Lee students love a good competition. On Saturday, not only were they competing on the football field but also in the 29th annual East Texas Food Bank Pantry Raid at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium. For the second straight year, John Tyler took home
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Tyler high schools compete to feed the hungry in annual Pantry Raid competition

Students at Robert E. Lee High School and John Tyler High School are collecting canned food and monetary donations for the 29th annual Pantry Raid. Each student body hopes to out-donate the other to win a trophy and bragging rights. “I think the Pantry Raid is a great cause,” Robert
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REL & JT Principals talk about their schools Pantry Raid competition

The 29th annual Pantry Raid competition between Tyler Lee and John Tyler High School students has kicked off. Every year, the students at both Tyler ISD high schools have a friendly competition each year to help feed hungry East Texans. Students are asking the community for their help by donating non-perishable food items or
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East Texas Food Bank sees benefits from China tariffs

President Trump announced this week that he is putting off new tariffs on Chinese goods. But experts say those tariffs were actually leading to more options for food distribution centers in East Texas and across the country. GMET’s Brennon Gurley explains how it’s actually helping food banks. “The unintended benefit
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‘Produce Drop and Community Resource Roadshow’ helps food-insecure families

Hundreds of families came out to a new event offering free healthy produce and information about community resources. The Smith County Food Security Council and the East Texas Food Bank teamed up to put on the first “Produce Drop and Community Resource Roadshow” at New Days Community Church on Tuesday.
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