News Archive

Apr 10

Volunteers are the Heart of the Food Bank

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and we can't thank our volunteers enough for helping us feed families in need each day.

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Mar 31

How to Help During the COVID-19 Pandemic

With more families accessing our services during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Food Bank is stretched to its limit. How can you help?

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Mar 30

Grocery Shopping During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

As part of National Nutrition Month, our nutrition education team shares some tips on what to look for at the grocery store during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Mar 19

School Districts Provide Free Meals for Kids During COVID-19 Pandemic

Need help with meals for your kids? Schools may be closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but kids can still get grab and go meals in their district. 

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Mar 13

Nutrition Education Class Helping Families Stay Healthy

With help from the Food Bank's Nutrition Education Classes, students learn how to make healthier choices at mealtimes.

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Feb 26

Charity Donations to the Food Bank are Tax Deductible

The Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) organization, which means your charity donations to the Food Bank are tax-deductible. Learn more about other ways to make tax-deductible giving.

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Feb 17

Amplify Austin Helps Kids Access Nourishing Meals

One in five kids face hunger, but you can help during Amplify Austin. Your support helps us provide healthy meals to kids in need. You can make your Amplify Austin gift early today.

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Jan 30

Help Feed Austin's Future During Amplify Austin

Help us provide the nourishing meals kids need to grow and thrive during Amplify Austin. The Day of Giving is March 5-6, but you can make your gift early today.

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Jan 07

2019 Recap: Volunteers Making a Difference in Central Texas

Thanks to our incredible volunteers in our warehouse, garden, kitchen, office and Mobile Food Pantries, we were able to distribute 52 million pounds of food last year.

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Dec 20

Food Bank Helps Family Have a Brighter Holiday Season

Jera and Heather are hard-working parents to three daughters. Without a steady job, Jera has a hard time providing for his family, espcially during the holiday season. Thanks to the Food Bank, food is something they don't have to worry about.

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