East Texas Food Bank
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The East Texas Food Bank fights hunger and feeds hope for the 1 in 6 East Texans, including 1 in 4 children, who are hungry today. Learn more at EastTexasFoodBank.org.
Attention Lufkin Shoppers!
Donate non-perishable food items at JCPenney on Saturday, September 26th and get 10% off on qualifying in-store purchases.
Donate non-perishable food items at JCPenney on Saturday, September 26th and get 10% off on qualifying in-store purchases.
September 25, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Attention Lufkin Shoppers!
Donate non-perishable food items at JCPenney on Saturday, September 26th and get 10% off on qualifying in-store purchases.
Donate non-perishable food items at JCPenney on Saturday, September 26th and get 10% off on qualifying in-store purchases.
Still a couple days left to enjoy a Chicken & Waffles entree and give back to the East Texas Food Bank.
For each Chicken & Waffles item sold through Saturday, September 26th, restaurants in Longview, Lufkin, Nacogdoches and Tyler will donate $2, up to $20,000, to support hunger relieft efforts.
For each Chicken & Waffles item sold through Saturday, September 26th, restaurants in Longview, Lufkin, Nacogdoches and Tyler will donate $2, up to $20,000, to support hunger relieft efforts.
September 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Still a couple days left to enjoy a Chicken & Waffles entree and give back to the East Texas Food Bank.
For each Chicken & Waffles item sold through Saturday, September 26th, restaurants in Longview, Lufkin, Nacogdoches and Tyler will donate $2, up to $20,000, to support hunger relieft efforts.
For each Chicken & Waffles item sold through Saturday, September 26th, restaurants in Longview, Lufkin, Nacogdoches and Tyler will donate $2, up to $20,000, to support hunger relieft efforts.
In this month's Partner Spotlight, we are featuring Noonday Community Food Pantry. Open every Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., their food pantry serves approximately 300 families each month.
September 24, 2026 at 3:01 PM
In this month's Partner Spotlight, we are featuring Noonday Community Food Pantry. Open every Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., their food pantry serves approximately 300 families each month.
As we enter the last week of the Spread The Love Peanut Butter Drive, both Tyler and Longview remain competitive in their totals.
September 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM
As we enter the last week of the Spread The Love Peanut Butter Drive, both Tyler and Longview remain competitive in their totals.
With just under a week left in our "Spread the Love" Peanut Butter Drive, Tyler has gained significant ground against Longview's continued lead. Who wants to be this year's winner the most?
September 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM
With just under a week left in our "Spread the Love" Peanut Butter Drive, Tyler has gained significant ground against Longview's continued lead. Who wants to be this year's winner the most?
Pull up a seat at The Table. Starting at just $15 a month, you can help provide dozens of meals for East Texans experiencing hunger every month: etfb.link/the-table
September 17, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Pull up a seat at The Table. Starting at just $15 a month, you can help provide dozens of meals for East Texans experiencing hunger every month: etfb.link/the-table
The East Texas Food Bank honored two recipients Tuesday in Lufkin with Hunger Hero Awards as part of Hunger Action Month.
AARP Lufkin received the Community Partner Hunger Hero Award and The Pineywoods Foundation received the Community Partner Hunger Hero Award.
AARP Lufkin received the Community Partner Hunger Hero Award and The Pineywoods Foundation received the Community Partner Hunger Hero Award.
September 16, 2026 at 3:01 PM
The East Texas Food Bank honored two recipients Tuesday in Lufkin with Hunger Hero Awards as part of Hunger Action Month.
AARP Lufkin received the Community Partner Hunger Hero Award and The Pineywoods Foundation received the Community Partner Hunger Hero Award.
AARP Lufkin received the Community Partner Hunger Hero Award and The Pineywoods Foundation received the Community Partner Hunger Hero Award.
It's time for our next update in the Spread the Love Peanut Butter Drive between Longview and Tyler!
Tyler has gained some ground over the past few days, but Longview is still leading with 2,846 pounds of peanut butter collected.
Tyler has gained some ground over the past few days, but Longview is still leading with 2,846 pounds of peanut butter collected.
September 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM
It's time for our next update in the Spread the Love Peanut Butter Drive between Longview and Tyler!
Tyler has gained some ground over the past few days, but Longview is still leading with 2,846 pounds of peanut butter collected.
Tyler has gained some ground over the past few days, but Longview is still leading with 2,846 pounds of peanut butter collected.
Now's the perfect time to try (or eat again) the new Chicken & Waffles entree at Chick-fil-A!
From now through September 26th, $2 will be donated to the East Texas Food Bank for each Chicken & Waffles sold at participating East Texas Chick-fil-A restaurants.
From now through September 26th, $2 will be donated to the East Texas Food Bank for each Chicken & Waffles sold at participating East Texas Chick-fil-A restaurants.
September 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Now's the perfect time to try (or eat again) the new Chicken & Waffles entree at Chick-fil-A!
From now through September 26th, $2 will be donated to the East Texas Food Bank for each Chicken & Waffles sold at participating East Texas Chick-fil-A restaurants.
From now through September 26th, $2 will be donated to the East Texas Food Bank for each Chicken & Waffles sold at participating East Texas Chick-fil-A restaurants.
Earlier this week in Tyler, the East Texas Food Bank gave Hunger Hero Awards to the SWEPCO Foundation, Marvin Methodist Church and Lauren Hogan. Hear from recipients why their partnership with the ETFB is so meaningful.
September 12, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Earlier this week in Tyler, the East Texas Food Bank gave Hunger Hero Awards to the SWEPCO Foundation, Marvin Methodist Church and Lauren Hogan. Hear from recipients why their partnership with the ETFB is so meaningful.
This Hunger Action Month, we're hosting a Virtual Food Drive! 🥫🍞🍎 No boxes to pack, no cans to drop off. Just a gift that goes straight to work providing nutritious food to children, families, and seniors throughout East Texas. Give today >>> etfb.link/food-drive
September 10, 2026 at 1:56 PM
This Hunger Action Month, we're hosting a Virtual Food Drive! 🥫🍞🍎 No boxes to pack, no cans to drop off. Just a gift that goes straight to work providing nutritious food to children, families, and seniors throughout East Texas. Give today >>> etfb.link/food-drive
☀️ It was a very busy summer for our Summer Food Program!
Over 127,600 meals were served at 42 locations throughout our service area, an increase of 43% from 2025.
With 1 in 4 children facing hunger in East Texas today, this program plays such an important role when school is out.
Over 127,600 meals were served at 42 locations throughout our service area, an increase of 43% from 2025.
With 1 in 4 children facing hunger in East Texas today, this program plays such an important role when school is out.
September 9, 2026 at 2:25 PM
☀️ It was a very busy summer for our Summer Food Program!
Over 127,600 meals were served at 42 locations throughout our service area, an increase of 43% from 2025.
With 1 in 4 children facing hunger in East Texas today, this program plays such an important role when school is out.
Over 127,600 meals were served at 42 locations throughout our service area, an increase of 43% from 2025.
With 1 in 4 children facing hunger in East Texas today, this program plays such an important role when school is out.
It's time for our first update in the Spread the Love Peanut Butter Drive between Longview and Tyler!
So far, our reigning champion from last year Longview is ahead with 259 pounds of peanut butter collected to Tyler's 64 pounds of peanut butter collected.
So far, our reigning champion from last year Longview is ahead with 259 pounds of peanut butter collected to Tyler's 64 pounds of peanut butter collected.
September 8, 2026 at 7:02 PM
It's time for our first update in the Spread the Love Peanut Butter Drive between Longview and Tyler!
So far, our reigning champion from last year Longview is ahead with 259 pounds of peanut butter collected to Tyler's 64 pounds of peanut butter collected.
So far, our reigning champion from last year Longview is ahead with 259 pounds of peanut butter collected to Tyler's 64 pounds of peanut butter collected.
The East Texas Food Bank is closed today as we celebrate Labor Day!
September 7, 2026 at 1:03 PM
The East Texas Food Bank is closed today as we celebrate Labor Day!
SWEPCO continues to show up for our neighbors in-need. One of the most important things they do for us is donating their time. They make regular visits to our Longview Resource Center, powered by SWEPCO Foundation, to help with our day-to-day operations.
September 6, 2026 at 11:02 PM
SWEPCO continues to show up for our neighbors in-need. One of the most important things they do for us is donating their time. They make regular visits to our Longview Resource Center, powered by SWEPCO Foundation, to help with our day-to-day operations.
Thanks to Texas Materials for volunteering at our Deep East Texas Resource Center in Lufkin a few weeks ago. We always appreciate the help for our neighbors!
September 5, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Thanks to Texas Materials for volunteering at our Deep East Texas Resource Center in Lufkin a few weeks ago. We always appreciate the help for our neighbors!
The East Texas Food Bank honored two recipients today with a Hunger Hero Award as part of Hunger Action Month.
Joe Palomino received the Volunteer Hunger Hero Award and Church on the Rock Texarkana received a Community Partner Hunger Hero Award.
Joe Palomino received the Volunteer Hunger Hero Award and Church on the Rock Texarkana received a Community Partner Hunger Hero Award.
September 3, 2026 at 9:13 PM
The East Texas Food Bank honored two recipients today with a Hunger Hero Award as part of Hunger Action Month.
Joe Palomino received the Volunteer Hunger Hero Award and Church on the Rock Texarkana received a Community Partner Hunger Hero Award.
Joe Palomino received the Volunteer Hunger Hero Award and Church on the Rock Texarkana received a Community Partner Hunger Hero Award.
Visit the East Texas Food Bank Tyler Resource Center for a Health Fair & Flu Clinic coming up on Tuesday. September 8th and Tuesday, September 15th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
September 3, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Visit the East Texas Food Bank Tyler Resource Center for a Health Fair & Flu Clinic coming up on Tuesday. September 8th and Tuesday, September 15th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
September is Hunger Action Month, a nationwide effort to raise awareness about hunger in America and inspire action. How will you take action? Let us know in the comments! 🧡🥫🤝
September 2, 2026 at 1:34 PM
September is Hunger Action Month, a nationwide effort to raise awareness about hunger in America and inspire action. How will you take action? Let us know in the comments! 🧡🥫🤝
ALERT: The East Texas Food Bank website is currently experiencing an outage with our hosting provider. The outage is being investigated and we hope to be back online soon. Thank you!
September 1, 2026 at 3:47 PM
ALERT: The East Texas Food Bank website is currently experiencing an outage with our hosting provider. The outage is being investigated and we hope to be back online soon. Thank you!
This #NationalSeniorCitizenDay, will you help ensure seniors throughout East Texas have access to the nutritious food they need to not only survive, but thrive?
Help feed our elderly neighbors today: etfb.link/senior-day
Help feed our elderly neighbors today: etfb.link/senior-day
August 21, 2026 at 2:02 PM
This #NationalSeniorCitizenDay, will you help ensure seniors throughout East Texas have access to the nutritious food they need to not only survive, but thrive?
Help feed our elderly neighbors today: etfb.link/senior-day
Help feed our elderly neighbors today: etfb.link/senior-day
The East Texas Food Bank would like to welcome new members to our Board of Directors.
Dave Hall, Hall Truck Center
Stephanie Jefferson, Soules Foods
Nancy Rangel, Tyler Hispanic Business Alliance
Johnny Ward, Ward ARD
Dave Hall, Hall Truck Center
Stephanie Jefferson, Soules Foods
Nancy Rangel, Tyler Hispanic Business Alliance
Johnny Ward, Ward ARD
August 20, 2026 at 4:54 PM
The East Texas Food Bank would like to welcome new members to our Board of Directors.
Dave Hall, Hall Truck Center
Stephanie Jefferson, Soules Foods
Nancy Rangel, Tyler Hispanic Business Alliance
Johnny Ward, Ward ARD
Dave Hall, Hall Truck Center
Stephanie Jefferson, Soules Foods
Nancy Rangel, Tyler Hispanic Business Alliance
Johnny Ward, Ward ARD
FREE Championship Wrestling Federation event is back at True Vine Brewing Company in Tyler this Thursday, August 20th!
Come out and support starting at 8:00 p.m.
Come out and support starting at 8:00 p.m.
August 18, 2026 at 6:18 PM
FREE Championship Wrestling Federation event is back at True Vine Brewing Company in Tyler this Thursday, August 20th!
Come out and support starting at 8:00 p.m.
Come out and support starting at 8:00 p.m.
The East Texas Food Bank is honored to be one of 62 nonprofits chosen as 2026 Working Texans Economic Opportunity Grant partners by Texas Mutual Insurance Company through an initiative to reduce barriers that limit
economic opportunity for working Texans.
economic opportunity for working Texans.
August 14, 2026 at 3:01 PM
The East Texas Food Bank is honored to be one of 62 nonprofits chosen as 2026 Working Texans Economic Opportunity Grant partners by Texas Mutual Insurance Company through an initiative to reduce barriers that limit
economic opportunity for working Texans.
economic opportunity for working Texans.
Moments like these are possible because of our caring friends in The Table program. Thank you to every member of this special and compassionate group of people. 🧡
Start your monthly giving journey today: etfb.link/the-table
Start your monthly giving journey today: etfb.link/the-table
August 13, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Moments like these are possible because of our caring friends in The Table program. Thank you to every member of this special and compassionate group of people. 🧡
Start your monthly giving journey today: etfb.link/the-table
Start your monthly giving journey today: etfb.link/the-table