Central Texas Food Bank

🌟 Community support fuels our mission. When partners like Coregiving invest in the meaningful work we do, they help drive real, lasting change in our work to end hunger. Together, we're addressing the real challenges of food insecurity in Central Texas and making meaningful strides toward closing the meal gap. Thanks to community relationships, we’re able to bring nutritious meals to families and offer solutions that empower our neighbors across 21 counties. Stay tuned as we highlight more incredible supporters making an impact! 🔗 Learn more about how we're making a difference together: https://bit.ly/4gUGJLU

In reflecting on Hunger Action Month (HAM), we're reminded of the incredible power of community. Thanks to the generosity and support of partners like Whataburger, we’ve amplified our efforts to raise awareness about food insecurity and provide vital resources to our neighbors across Central Texas. From their generous donation to their backing of our hardworking team, Whataburger has played a key role in making HAM 2024 impactful. Let's keep this momentum going—whether through volunteering, donating, or advocating, you can make a difference. 🧡

We're excited to announce the launch of yet another new Feeding Futures School Pantry at Camino Real Elementary in Hays County! Through our Community Needs Assessment, we learned that a large number of children in this area face food insecurity. With 71% of Camino Real's students relying on free and reduced-lunch programs, this pantry will play a crucial role in supporting families and closing the meal gap. By expanding our programs to meet neighbors where they are, we’re ensuring students can focus on what matters most—learning, growing, and just being kids.

We’re on a mission to reach ONE MILLION volunteer hours as part of the Nourishing Neighbors Million Hour Volunteer Rally—and we need YOU to help us get there! This initiative, led by the Albertsons Companies Foundation, is designed to rally volunteers like you to help end hunger in our communities. If you’ve volunteered with us before, make sure to log your hours and help us hit this incredible milestone! Haven’t volunteered yet? There’s never been a better time to start. Every hour matters, and together, we can reach ONE MILLION! ✨ Log your hours today and learn more about how you can get involved by visiting: https://bit.ly/3YbvuHX #MillionHourRally

🍎🍯 Shanah Tovah! As we celebrate the start of a new year with Rosh Hashanah, we’re reminded of the importance of community, hope, and nourishing our neighbors. At Central Texas Food Bank, we are dedicated to ensuring that every family has access to healthy, nutritious meals, paving the way for a brighter and more equitable future. Wishing you and your loved ones a year filled with health, joy, and abundance. 🍏✨ #RoshHashanah

We’re excited to share a significant milestone in our journey to nourish Central Texans. With the Waco City Council’s approval of re-zoning at 1402 Gholson Road, we are set to build a new Central Texas Food Bank location in McLennan County. This new facility will enhance our ability to provide fresh, nutritious food to our neighbors, addressing a vital need in a region where food insecurity affects 19% of the population and nearly 25% of children. Together, we’re fostering sustainable solutions to help close the meal gap. Learn more: https://bit.ly/47KQZT5 #CTFB #NourishOurNeighbors

🎉 Today, we’re excited to celebrate the newest graduates of the Central Texas Food Bank Culinary Training Program! This group of determined individuals has invested in themselves and their future, completing a 10-week program designed to provide neighbors with the skills needed to succeed in the culinary field. 👩🍳🧑🍳 This program is free but requires a significant commitment. In 10 weeks, participants receive hands-on training, build professional kitchen skills and gain valuable experience that opens doors to meaningful employment. More than just culinary training, we empower individuals with the tools needed to secure stable, long-term employment, providing a path toward financial independence and a brighter future for themselves and their families. The Culinary Training Program is thoughtfully designed for those who may be facing barriers to employment, offering a supportive environment that fosters growth, learning and success. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and meet the program’s eligibility requirements, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for. Interested in applying? Learn more about the program and requirements here: https://lnkd.in/gQ7vYScZ To our newest graduates, congratulations on your achievement; your dedication is an inspiration to us all! 👏🎓 #WorkforceDevelopment #CulinaryTraining #CareerOpportunities #CentralTexasFoodBank #EndHunger #SkillsForSuccess #OpportunityThroughEducation

On Pet Hunger Awareness Day, we’re spotlighting a heartbreaking reality: families often face the tough choice between caring for themselves or their beloved pets. Many skip meals or even surrender their animals due to financial strain. That’s why partnerships like ours with Austin Pets Alive! and Hays County Pet Resource Center are so crucial. Together, we’re working to ensure everyone—both human and pet—has what they need to thrive. 🧡 We're proud of these partnerships and look forward to new ways to build stronger, healthier communities. #PetHungerAwareness #CTFB

✨ Friends and Family Night at Central Texas Food Bank! ✨ This Hunger Action Month, we hosted our first-ever Friends and Family Night to give our loved ones an inside look at what we do and how we do it. Our team had the incredible opportunity to tour their friends and family through every area of the food bank, offering hands-on demos and sharing the heart behind our mission. This event wasn’t just about showing our day-to-day operations, it was also about fostering a deeper connection to the cause we all care about: nourishing our neighbors and building stronger, more resilient communities. As we continue to support our neighbors and address the root causes of food insecurity, we’re always looking for passionate individuals to join our team. If you're inspired to make a difference and be part of a mission-driven organization, learn more about career and volunteer opportunities with us: https://bit.ly/3tN5XEt #HungerActionMonth #CTFB #JoinOurTeam

We're thrilled to have launched the Community Needs Assessment in Travis County, partnering with local stakeholders to identify key gaps in food systems and barriers to access. This is a crucial step in our broader effort across 21 counties to ensure every community has what it needs to thrive. Through collaboration and insights from our local partners, we're working to create lasting solutions for food security in Central Texas. Together, we can build stronger, food-secure communities. #CTFB