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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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East Texas Food Bank breaks ground on new Tyler Resource Center and Fresh Produce Processing Center

ETFB CEO Dennis Cullinane shows plans and drawings for the new Tyler Food Pantry and Produce Distribution Center. New East Texas Food Bank Tyler Food Pantry New East Texas Food Bank Produce Distribution Center Tyler, TX-The East Texas Food Bank held a groundbreaking today on a new Tyler Resource Center
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10 Tips to Eat More Seafood

Twice a week, make seafood—fish and shellfish—the main protein food on your plate. Seafood contains a range of nutrients, including healthy omega-3 fats. According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, eating about 8 ounces per week (less for young children) of a variety of seafood can help prevent heart
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“Round Up and Donate” at Stanley’s Famous Pit Bar B-Q to help fight hunger

The East Texas Food Bank has been selected by Stanley’s Famous Pit Bar B-Q in Tyler as the recipient of the “Round Up and Donate” campaign for July. Customers making purchases at Stanley’s can “round up” their totals that will benefit the East Texas Food Bank and our mission of
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Reading Nutrition Facts Labels

Knowing how to read a nutrition facts label is a simple, but very important skill. Here are a few tips on how to properly read a nutrition label: Look at serving sizes The information that is on the nutritional label is based off a single serving. Pay attention to the
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