Thank You Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Texas! The San Antonio Food Bank has received a Blue ImpactSM grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX), an award reflecting BCBSTX's dedication to community-based organizations that prioritize the well-being of children and families. The grant recognizes the crucial role of local [...]
October 2023 Thank You For Joining Us! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who contributed to the success of the San Antonio Food Bank's 25th Anniversary Harvest of Hope Brunch & Silent Auction. Your presence and support elevated this event into [...]
Across Southwest Texas, over 50,000 seniors face food insecurity and struggle to afford expenses beyond their fixed income. This year, the San Antonio Food Bank is launching a new campaign aimed at stemming food insecurity for seniors in our region. The goal: a hunger-free November for seniors. Hunger fighters dedicated to creating a Hunger-Free November [...]
¡Viva Amor! 2024 Battle Of Flowers Association Announces Eric S. Cooper Grand Marshal of the 133rd annual Battle of Flowers Parade October 2023 We are excited to announce that Eric S. Cooper, President and CEO of the San Antonio Food Bank, has been selected as [...]
SAN ANTONIO – A once-in-a-lifetime sight that can only be seen with the right glasses — if you’re looking to buy a pair, a retired San Antonio teacher has you covered. Frank Badrack got the idea to start the business during the August 2017 eclipse when he saw many fraudulent glasses sold. “I researched a great [...]
Eric Cooper, the president and CEO of the San Antonio Food Bank, will serve as the 2024 Battle of Flowers Parade grand marshal. Cooper, affectionately known at the Food Bank Guy, will lead the 133rd parade, the Battle of Flowers Association and the food bank announced Thursday. In a news release, parade officials cited his [...]
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Food Bank CEO Eric Cooper was selected as the grand marshal for the 133rd Battle of Flowers Parade. The parade will be held on Friday, April 26, 2024, with the theme ¡VIVA AMOR 2024! The parade starts at 10:30 a.m., an hour earlier than the 2023 parade. The announcement was made on Thursday [...]
The food bank said if a shutdown lasts more than a few weeks, they could see at least 20 percent more people in need of assistance.
As the threat of a government shutdown looms, the San Antonio Food Bank is preparing for a potential increase in food insecurity, officials said Thursday. Food Bank staff are bracing for a 20% increase in demand over the first two to six weeks of a potential shutdown, Chief Sustainability Officer Michael Guerra said. One of the biggest concerns [...]
SAN ANTONIO – For Hunger Action Month, KSAT 12 is exploring how the San Antonio Food Bank is helping our neighbors. San Antonio resident Brenda Sauceda thanks the San Antonio Food Bank for their support during tough times. “We started coming to the food bank in January of 22. My daughter had passed away and we [...]
