SAN ANTONIO – School districts are releasing school supply lists, so it’s that time of year to plan for the new 2024-2025 academic school year. To help families transition to the new school year, several community organizations and districts will be hosting back-to-school giveaways, and some are offering free health screenings and vaccinations. Here is the list [...]

SAN ANTONIO – While many students relying on meals provided at school, summer break poses challenges for families in need, but the San Antonio Food Bank has stepped up to provide assistance. “The school lunch program does such a great job of nourishing kids during the school year, but the summer kids go without so [...]

SAN ANTONIO — A little over a year ago, Mary Helen Olivarez was waiting in line for food at the San Antonio Food Bank when she saw the organization was low on volunteers. She left the line and joined to help the volunteers who were serving her neighbors. Hear why she says it’s so important to donate [...]

SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Food Bank received a generous donation from investment firm Morgan Stanley. The Food Bank received nearly $33,000 to fight hunger in rural communities. The non-profit is essential to feeding the population across 29 counties across South and West Texas. Food bank CEO Eric Cooper says the donation is needed [...]

Local food pantries are a labor of love, made possible through the cooperation and dedication of volunteers. They are available to help meet the needs of many in the Brush Country community. Many have partnerships with the San Antonio Food Bank, to help combat hunger and food insecurity. According to Feeding Texas, the U.S. Department [...]

Need a reason to finally check out Burger Boy or want to try a burger topped with Cheetos? Let us introduce you to San Antonio Burger Week. This 10 day city-wide celebration of the classic American hamburger shows off the variety of restaurants around the Alamo City and benefits the San Antonio Food Bank. Here are some [...]

Baptist Health System is partnering with the San Antonio Food Bank for the 10th annual Healthy Over Hungry Cereal Drive. The hospital system is encouraging the public to donate healthy cereal boxes to any of its five hospitals through Friday, June 14. Baptist Health System said 35% of individuals served by the food bank are [...]

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Food Bank is now the permanent home for art that shows the complexities and experiences of hunger. The artist, Michael Nye, spent four-and-a-half years traveling the country and talking to people about their experience with hunger. His work resulted in a traveling exhibit titled “About Hunger and Resilience” featuring the [...]

Committed to advancing hunger relief efforts in Texas, Charles Butt is making a $20 million personal gift to support 20 food banks across the state that are part of the Feeding Texas network. This generous gift will serve Texans, including children, experiencing hunger and food insecurity.  The U.S. Department of Agriculture ranks Texas as the second-most-food-insecure state [...]