Highlighting this month’s featured nonprofit:
About the Central Texas Food Bank
The Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) is a frontrunner in fighting hunger in Central Texas. They work hard to ensure that everyone in their 21-county area has access to healthy food. CTFB collaborates with nearly 250 community partners and directly helps over 610,000 individuals facing food insecurity each year.
Food insecurity is a huge issue in Texas, where around 17% of residents struggle to get enough food, placing it second highest in the nation. In Central Texas alone, about 18.2% of people don’t have reliable access to food. This striking statistic highlights the pressing challenges many families are dealing with.
A recent study showed that children are particularly affected, with over 25% experiencing food insecurity in some parts of the region. This is alarming, considering that proper nutrition is vital for healthy growth and development.
For more on their transformative work, check out centraltexasfoodbank.org.
Ways to Support the CTFB
Your involvement can make a real difference for those in need.
Donate
Your contributions do more than just provide money; every dollar you give helps supply three meals to Central Texans. This is a powerful way to make an immediate impact.
Volunteer
Volunteers put in over 130,000 hours each year, which is like having 64 full-time staff members. Whether you’re helping out in the garden, kitchen, or at food drives, it’s a hands-on way to aid families facing hunger. Learn more about volunteering at centraltexasfoodbank.org/volunteer.
Host a Food + Fund Drive
Consider organizing a food or fundraising drive. Each dollar raised under CTFB’s purchasing power can provide three meals. This is a straightforward yet impactful way to gather support from your community.
Advocate
As individuals and a community, we can tackle food insecurity together. The more we understand and act, the better equipped we are to support our neighbors in need.
