News Archive

Jan 31

How the Food Bank Is Using Data Insights to End Hunger in Central Texas – Employee Spotlight

Lisa Humphrey started in October 2021 as the Central Texas Food Bank Community Insights Manager. Her work is focused on using qualitative data analysis to help support Central Texans facing hunger.

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Jan 17

Food Bank Volunteers Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Day

This Monday, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Delta Sigma Theta and Zeta Phi Beta Sororities volunteered in the Food Bank’s warehouse to kick off Service Week with us!

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Jan 10

Food Bank Helps Veteran Transition Out of Homelessness

With support from the VA, Grant was able to get the resources he needed to find housing. Through the transition, he finds additional help at his local mobile food pantry.

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Dec 09

A Tough Nut to Crack - Team Member Spotlight

Owen McGrattan is September's Employee of the Month! Read more about what makes him such a special member of our team.

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Dec 07

Food Bank Supports Retired Father

After an accident at work left Roman temporarily disabled, he was forced to retire. With months of rehabilitation for his injury and a new fixed budget to adjust to, he turned to the Food Bank to help support his family.

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Dec 02

8 Ways to Give Back this Holiday Season

The spirit of giving is a pillar of our community, especially during the holiday season. If you’re looking for ways to give back this month, we’ve got you covered. 

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Nov 18

Randalls Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors Program Gives $52,330 Grant for Kids Meals

Thanks to Randalls shoppers who helped raise $52,330 by donating to the Nourishing Neighbors Breakfast for Kids fundraiser!

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Nov 09

Food Bank Supports Veteran Families This Thanksgiving

As we approach Veteran’s Day, we are thankful and proud to serve families like Linda’s who have sacrificed so much for our country. Linda and Billy are retired Army veterans who enjoy living in the veteran-friendly community of Waco. Rising costs took a toll on their family this year, so Linda turned to the Food Bank for help at the local VA mobile pantry.

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Oct 18

Food Bank Provides Nutritious Options

A widow with a giving heart, Marian is sure to care for family and friends as much as she cares for her own health. She finds support for her dietary needs in the food she receives from the Food Bank, which also helps with her healthcare costs.

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Oct 06

The Food Bank's Twirler - Team Member Spotlight

Nik Vicknair has a lifetime of experience in caregiving roles, prior to joining the Food Bank as a Mobile Pantry Distribution Specialist. "I've always stayed busy," Nik observes.

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