We went to Washington D.C. a couple of weeks ago. We were there to attend a learning conference, but also wanted to make sure we used that time to drop in on our local legislators. Now, many might wonder what we could say concerning the food bank, and that's a great question.  [more]

We are telling the stories of the clients who receive food from one of our partnering agencies.  This is Shirley's story.  

We were founded in 1982 by a group of concerned citizens who conducted a survey to see if a food bank was needed in our area. In 1982 food banks were new, and people didn't really understand the need. The group worked tirelessly and concluded that not only did we need one, we needed it desperately.  [more]

We always like to share with you how we are working hard to eliminate waste and do things as efficiently as possible. Nowhere is this more evident than with our Kids Cafe kitchen staff. There are 4 kitchen staff who prepare over 1,000 meals a day. THAT in itself is pretty impressive to me. They work extremely hard, and thanks to some very generous people, we were able to purchase the equipment that increases our efficiency.  [more]

I was fortunate enough to travel to McLean Texas about two weeks ago and meet, Penny.  She is a client of our agency, Loaves and Fishes.  She is the sweetest and orneriest person I have met in a long time.  Please watch as she tells her story.   [more]

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of getting out in our territory and seeing one of our rural agencies.  Loaves and Fishes is a ministry in McLean Texas.  It's about 75 miles east I-40 from Amarillo.  Vonnie Bible, is the director of Loaves and Fishes, her agency is run out of an old home in the heart of the city.  I walked in with Edna, the Agency Relations Coordinator for the Food Bank, and we were greeted with excitement.  Vonnie was so excited to show us all the updates they has just made to the agency.  New tile in the kitchen, and expanded storage.  She got excited to share with us that a new freezer would be coming this weekend. [more]

This blog was written by our communications intern, Michael Kiskaden.  He's been with us all summer, and was a VERY valuable asset to us.  Friday was his last day, and he asked if he could write a blog about his experience this summer.  Below are his thoughts, and well, they are a pretty amazing insights.  We can't tell Michael thank you enough, but are so happy that for a moment our paths crossed.  We can't wait to see who gets the benefit of him working for them, he comes with a glowing recommendation from us at the Food Bank! [more]

Back to school

This is always an exciting time of the year for parents and children, but a lot of those going back to school dread those forbidden words, and just can't get enough of their summer fun. Vacations, swimming pools, and late nights with friends -- who couldn't love the summer time?  Well, the answer might shock you. There are children who cannot wait for summer to end. They are children of hunger. They dread the end of the year, knowing it's the end of a constant food source.Waking up the next day, and literally not knowing where their next meal will  be coming from is hardly something to look forward to.  [more]

I had the pleasure of sitting a listening to a presentation from Doug Curry. You may not know him, but he's the principal at San Jacinto Elementary. I'll admit, I didn't really know much about the school other than from what I had been told it was "rough."  [more]

In the short time I have plunged myself into the world of hunger relief, I have heard a lot of people's distain for the Food Stamp program (known now as SNAP). I have heard countless people tell me that everyone cheats and abuses the system. A lot of it is politically motivated rhetoric. This is sad because, hunger is not a political issue, it's a human issue. I am the type of person who must be convinced of things. I like charts and graphs to prove points. I try not to make a decision about things until I have fully investigated the information.  [more]