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East Texas Food Bank Recognizes Hunger Hero Award Recipients for 2022

The East Texas Food Bank (ETFB) honored four recipients today with the third annual Hunger Hero Awards as part of Hunger Action Month. Hunger Hero Awards were given to Carroll Greenwaldt (Individual Supporter), Junior League of Tyler, Inc. (Community Partner Organization), American State Bank (Corporate Partner) and the CHRISTUS Good
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Food Safety

Be Food Safe: 10 Tips to Reduce the Risk of Foodborne Illness

A critical part of healthy eating is keeping foods safe. Individuals in their own homes can reduce contaminants and keep food safe to eat by following safe food handling practices. Four basic food safety principles work together to reduce the risk of foodborne illness—Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill. These four
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Tyler ISD Schools Prepare for 32nd Annual Pantry Raid

Tyler High and Tyler Legacy are coming together again this year before their big football rivalry to raise meals for hungry East Texans as part of the 32nd Annual Pantry Raid. The East Texas Food Bank and the Tyler Independent School District host the annual event. Since the pantry raid
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Doordash

East Texas Food Bank partners with DoorDash to distribute meals to Texarkana seniors

The East Texas Food Bank is collaborating with DoorDash’s Project Dash to power the delivery of meals to Texarkana, TX residents who are enrolled in the Senior Box Program. By partnering with Project DASH, Dashers deliver boxes from one of the food banks’ member agencies so seniors with limited transportation
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East Texas Food Bank partners with DoorDash to distribute meals to seniors

Longview, TX-The East Texas Food Bank is partnering with DoorDash’s Project Dash to power the delivery of meals to Longview residents who are enrolled in the Senior Box Program. By partnering with Project DASH, Dashers deliver boxes from one of the food banks’ member agencies so seniors with limited transportation
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Dining Out

Tips for Eating Out Away From Home

Restaurants, convenience and grocery stores, or fast-food places offer a variety of options when eating out. But larger portions and too many extras can make it difficult to stay within your calorie needs. Think about ways to make healthier choices when eating food away from home. Consider Your Drink- Choose
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