Recent Posts
Many Students Could Lose Free Lunch Under Proposed SNAP Changes
August 1st, 2019
Feeding Texas Policy Analyst Jamie Olson weighs in on how proposed changes to SNAP would affect working families and children. This story was originally published in the Dallas Observer. Last week’s proposed changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could result in more than 300,000 Texans losing food aid. Of those people, many are children
On the Hunt to End Hunger
June 24th, 2019
Most hunters are no stranger to sharing excess game meat with friends and family during hunting season, but fewer know that they can donate funds and surplus harvest to help feed their neighbors struggling with hunger and food insecurity. While the Texas economy is booming, many Texans have been left behind. 1 in 7 of
Can We Stop Kids From Being Shamed Over School Lunch Debt?
June 24th, 2019
Feeding Texas CEO Celia Cole weighs in on the importance of finding long-term solutions in Texas cafeterias.
This story was originally published on Civil Eats.
Disaster Response Mobile Pantry Readies for Hurricane Season
June 1st, 2019
Hurricane Harvey left an unprecedented six Feeding Texas network food banks offline following the storm. Food banks in regions untouched by Harvey sprung to action to make sure the needs of their sister food banks were met.
Legislative Session 101
March 22nd, 2019
And we’re off! Every two years, the Texas Legislature convenes for a 140-day regular legislative session, during which our legislators set the state budget and enact laws to provide for the health, welfare, education, environment, and economic well-being of the citizens of Texas.
Fight for a Better Farm Bill
November 12th, 2018
Whatever you do to create a hunger-free Texas, the Farm Bill impacts your work.