Earlier this week, the San Antonio Food Bank warned that its supplies of turkeys and other holiday staples were running low. That meant the nonprofit might not be able to help some food-insecure families celebrate the holiday. However, San Antonio stepped up. Thanks to a flood of donations, the Food Bank is now able to [...]
Earlier this month, I was at a food distribution where hundreds of families were receiving bags of fresh produce along with a box of nonperishable food. Volunteers were busy packing each box with care, and families were excited to receive the food we had gathered for them.
It's officially the season to give back. All month long, the San Antonio food bank has been working to collect 1 million pounds of food to help families in need, but there's still time for you to get involved. Here to tell us more is Eric Cooper, president and CEO of the San Antonio food [...]
As families prepare for Thanksgiving, there's many families struggling to get what they need for the holiday. The San Antonio Food Bank says Thanksgiving 2022 is looking to be the priciest one yet, because of rising costs and supply chain challenges.
Fighting hunger is the goal of Sunday’s Harvest of Hope event.
The holidays are around the corner and Rackspace, the San Antonio Food Bank, and Nature Sweet hosted their 17th annual Food Distribution Saturday. "Well today we're expecting 600 families to come through and it has been phenomenal we've had people lined up since early this morning," said Holly Windham, Chief Legal and People Officer for [...]
The San Antonio Food Bank wrapped up its turkey collection Saturday, but that doesn't mean the donations stop at turkey. "So, we need all types of nonperishable food items. Any kind of holiday food meal staples you can provide. Stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce, peanut butter, I know that sounds odd even though that may [...]
The Farm Bureau says you will be paying 20% or $11 more this Thanksgiving for a classic meal. A family feast for 10 people with 12 dishes will cost $64.05 this year. That is one of the largest year-over-year increases in the 37 years the study has been done.
The San Antonio Food Bank helps more than 100,000 people per week, and with inflation this Thanksgiving, it is officially their most expensive on record. They say, despite the rising costs, they are working to help as many people as they can this holiday season. “Well, I tell you, our goal is to do about 25,000 [...]
Lace up your sneakers and make room for leftovers! The annual San Antonio Food Bank Turkey Trot is underway, and here's what runners can expect!
