Central Texas Food Bank

From sorting produce to packing boxes, this week’s volunteer shifts were powered by incredible groups who showed up ready to make a difference: Texas Mutual Risk Office, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, Young Men’s Service League, New Hope Ranch, LLC , Applied Materials and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. 💚 Thanks to their teamwork, thousands of nutritious meals are on their way to Central Texas neighbors. We’re so grateful for their commitment to our community. 🌱 #CentralTexasFoodBank #CTFB

Meet Isaac Arévalo, our Team Member of the Month. As a Community Distribution Coordinator, Isaac oversees about 15 mobile food distributions each month, but his innovation recently brought something new to life. He launched a mobile distribution in his hometown of Lampasas, creating access to nutritious meals for hundreds of families in a rural community with limited food options. For Isaac, this work is deeply personal. Having experienced food insecurity growing up, he now leads with gratitude, turning every distribution into what he calls “a little party” filled with connection, humor and hope. His efforts reflect what drives us: collaboration, innovation, and serving our neighbors with dignity. Read more about Isaac’s journey and his ripple effect of goodness: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/4oq23gh

BIG shoutout to Melissa Carrizales, our very own Summer Hunger Hero! We nominated Melissa, Children Meals Coordinator, as a #SummerHungerHero with No Kid Hungry Texas because of her dedication to providing nutritious meals to children across Central Texas during the hottest months of the year. From early mornings to long afternoons, she made sure kids had access to the meals they need to thrive. Help us celebrate Melissa and all the team members working hard to support our neighbors. 💚 #CentralTexasFoodBank #CTFB #SummerHungerHero

Big thanks to this week’s amazing volunteer groups, Apple, Marbridge Foundation, Dell Children's Health Plan, Texas Hospital Association, Oracle, and Young Men’s Service League, for bringing the energy to our warehouse! 💚 Because of their teamwork and compassion, more Central Texas neighbors will have access to nutritious meals. We’re so grateful for their support. Interested in bringing your team to volunteer? Learn more: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/3WdsvuP #CentralTexasFoodBank #CTFB

We’re grateful for Amazon’s partnership and commitment to our community. We can’t do this work alone and it’s the strength of partnerships like this that make it possible to reach our neighbors in times of need. Read more: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gCiQ6A48

Today marks three weeks since the devastating flood. Our work continues as we add mobile food pantry sites to our calendar and make direct deliveries of food where it is needed most. We are here for you Central Texas. Thanks to all of our supporters for getting behind this mission to make tomorrow possible for all. #CentralTexasFoodBank #CTFB

This week was full of energy thanks to our incredible volunteer groups: GoogleServe, New Hope Ranch, Dress for Success Austin, Oracle – NAAC Gives Back, National Charity League, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Texas Global. 💚 Together, they helped get nutritious food to our Central Texas neighbors who need it most. We’re grateful for their time, teamwork and dedication to nourishing our community. 🌱 Interested in bringing your team to volunteer? Learn more: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/espTDAM #CentralTexasFoodBank #CTFB

In the wake of recent floods, Sharing the Harvest in Kingsland is a beacon of resilience, serving neighbors and families displaced by the disaster. With our support, they’re providing food, hygiene products and vital supplies for neighbors who’ve lost so much. “You can’t outgive mercy and grace. Our partnership with the Central Texas Food Bank and local organizations is a blessing for this community, especially as the need will continue for months to come.” — Cynthia Green, President, Sharing the Harvest. Read the full story and see how you can support recovery efforts: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/3IBFNjc

When school cafeterias close for the summer, many families lose access to reliable meals. That’s where strong partnerships make an impact. Rosie Castro, director of the Acts Storehouse in Waco, works alongside us to provide critical food assistance during the summer months, helping families stretch tight grocery budgets and ensuring kids have the nourishment they need to thrive. Read the story of how community leaders like Rosie are making a difference and how you can help: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/3Ufses6 #CentralTexasFoodBank #CTFB #FeedingFutures #FoodForThought #CommunityImpact

We’re proud to share that the USDA has recognized the Central Texas Food Bank as a 2024 Turnip the Beet award winner, earning the highest level of Gold. This recognition highlights the work of our team and partners who ensure children have access to nutritious, high-quality meals that are both delicious and nourishing. Together, we’re helping kids grow up healthy and strong, during summer and all year long. 💚 Read more: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/4eRZuiK #CentralTexasFoodBank #CTFB #FeedingFutures #FoodForThought #FoodIsMedicine