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BREAKING: USDA Announces $1 Billion in New Investments in Hunger Relief and Support for Local Food Systems
October 1st, 2024
For Immediate Release: 10/01/24 Contact: Wesley Story wstory@feedingtexas.org BREAKING: USDA Announces $1 Billion in New Investments in Hunger Relief and Support for Local Food Systems The investments come at a critical time for Texans experiencing food insecurity. TEXAS – Today, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $1 billion in new funding for emergency food
Feeding Texas Network and 70+ Partner Organizations Prioritize “Food Is Medicine” Solutions for 2025 Legislative Session
September 30th, 2024
For Immediate Release: 09/30/24 Contact: Wesley Story wstory@feedingtexas.org Feeding Texas Network and 70+ Partner Organizations Prioritize “Food Is Medicine” Solutions for 2025 Legislative Session Food insecurity is intrinsically linked to poor health care outcomes. TEXAS – As Hunger Action Month wraps up, Feeding Texas joins our network of 20 food banks and a coalition of more
New USDA Report Shows Food Insecurity Increased in Texas and Across the Nation from 2022 to 2023
September 5th, 2024
For Immediate Release: 09/05/24 Contact: Wesley Story wstory@feedingtexas.org New USDA Report Shows Food Insecurity Increased in Texas and Across the Nation from 2022 to 2023 Food banks cannot end hunger alone – Texans need action from lawmakers. TEXAS – This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its annual study measuring food security in the
New Video Shows Impact of USDA Program on Local Producers and Texas Food Banks
August 28th, 2024
For Immediate Release: 08/28/24 Contact: Wesley Story wstory@feedingtexas.org New Video Shows Impact of USDA Program on Local Producers and Texas Food Banks The LFPA program is strengthening regional food systems across Texas. TEXAS – Feeding Texas is releasing a new video today showcasing the impact of the Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) program, a USDA program
ADVISORY: Food Bank of the RGV to Host Groundbreaking Ceremony
July 10th, 2024
For Planning Purposes: 07/10/2024Contact: Wesley Storywstory@feedingtexas.org ADVISORY: Food Bank of the RGV to Host Groundbreaking Ceremony ***Thursday, July 11 at 10am*** PHARR, TEXAS – On Thursday, July 11 at 10 a.m., the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley (FBRGV) will host a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off construction on the food bank’s new Produce
No Cost Summer Meals Available For Kids Across Texas
July 2nd, 2024
For Immediate Release: 07/01/24Contact: Wesley Story wstory@feedingtexas.org No Cost Summer Meals Available For Kids Across Texas Nearly 1 in 4 Texas kids experience hunger. TEXAS – When schools close for the summer and kids no longer have access to school meals, Texas food banks see hunger spike and increased need in their communities. The good news
Congress Could Cut Billions in Future SNAP Benefits in Texas
May 17th, 2024
For Immediate Release: 05/17/2024Contact: Wesley Story wstory@feedingtexas.org Congress Could Cut Billions in Future SNAP Benefits in Texas New Feeding Texas report shows importance of regular updates to the Thrifty Food Plan. TEXAS – Today, U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn “GT” Thompson released his Farm Bill proposal. The proposal would freeze the cost of the Thrifty Food Plan
Over 250 Faith-Based Organizations Join Texas Food Banks in Call for a Strong Farm Bill
December 13th, 2023
For Immediate Release: 12/13/23Contact: Wesley Story wstory@feedingtexas.org Over 250 Faith-Based Organizations Join Texas Food Banks in Call for a Strong Farm Bill There is an inextricable connection between faith and food. TEXAS – Today, Feeding Texas sent a letter signed by more than 250 statewide and local faith-based organizations to Texas members of Congress and their
Feeding Texas CEO Appointed to Serve on New Texas Food System Security and Resiliency Planning Council
November 17th, 2023
For Immediate Release: 11/17/23Contact: Wesley Story, 972.999.5225 or wstory@feedingtexas.org Feeding Texas CEO Appointed to Serve on New Texas Food System Security and Resiliency Planning Council Celia Cole will represent the Feeding Texas network of food banks. TEXAS – Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller appointed Feeding Texas CEO Celia Cole to represent food banks on the
New Feeding America Poll Shows Majority of Likely Voters Support Increasing Investment in Farm Bill Nutrition Programs
November 2nd, 2023
For Immediate Release: 11/02/23Contact: Wesley Story, 972.999.5225 or wstory@feedingtexas.org New Feeding America Poll Shows Majority of Likely Voters Support Increasing Investment in Farm Bill Nutrition Programs Bipartisan majority support increasing SNAP benefits and 85% support increasing TEFAP funding. TEXAS – A new poll released by Feeding America this week shows a majority of likely voters want