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Plans to hold a food distribution event inside a downtown San Antonio apartment building Wednesday morning apparently had to be scrapped at the last minute, forcing the group that organized it to move outdoors.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced it’s ending the pandemic-era Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA), which provided money to buy from local farms and producers.
The San Antonio Food Bank is preparing for an increase in demand following recent employee layoffs due to federal budget cuts made nationwide under President Donald Trump’s administration.
San Antonio ISD, in partnership with the San Antonio Food Bank, will distribute food to families ahead of Spring Break at the Alamo Stadium.
The San Antonio Food Bank feeds 15,000 people over three days of food distribution to families of local school districts, South San ISD, Northside ISD and San Antonio ISD.
For 15 years, the City of San Antonio has partnered with the San Antonio Food Bank for its Convoy of Hope program, which delivers thousands of boxes of food to eligible seniors.
The San Antonio Food Bank is stepping up for Pet Hunger Awareness Day by providing free food for cats and dogs. Volunteers will be assisting 500 families through a drive-thru distribution, offering essential care for their furry friends. Two distributions are scheduled today, from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.
Mientras muchos estudiantes dependen de las comidas proporcionadas en la escuela, las vacaciones de verano presentan desafíos para las familias necesitadas, pero el Banco de Alimentos de San Antonio ha intervenido para brindar asistencia.
While many students relying on meals provided at school, summer break poses challenges for families in need, but the San Antonio Food Bank has stepped up to provide assistance.
The storm is expected to hit around Sunday and be near hurricane strength. A spokesman confirmed the Salvation Army from San Antonio and New Braunfels will send assistance on Monday, and the San Antonio Food Bank expects it will also end up sending assistance.
Baptist Health System is partnering with the San Antonio Food Bank for the 10th annual Healthy Over Hungry Cereal Drive through June 14.
H-E-B Chairman Charles Butt is making a $20 million personal gift to support 20 food banks across Texas.
Artist, Michael Nye, spent four-and-a-half years traveling the country and talking to people about their experience with hunger.His work resulted in a traveling exhibit featuring the stories of 50 people. Nye called them teachers and said the rest of us are students who can learn from them.
Largest food distribution on the Northeast side of the city is going strong, offering food supplies and encouragement during a tough economy and rising food prices.
Twice a week the familiar Amazon van pulls into the San Antonio Food Bank parking lot. The driver is not there to drop off any packages, but to load the truck with food to deliver to seniors around San Antonio.
Kipp Texas Public Schools and the San Antonio Food Bank will host a community food distribution event this Saturday at Kipp Un Mundo.
While the NCAA has March Madness, the San Antonio Food Bank is facing a "March Sadness" due to a shortage of volunteers, according to food bank president and CEO Eric Cooper, who joined Leading SA on Sunday morning.
As Christmas approaches, the San Antonio Food Bank is making sure families have a special dinner with loved ones.
Michael Guerra, chief sustainability officer of the San Antonio Food Bank, joined Leading SA this weekend to talk about the current needs and various programs you can participate in during this holiday season.
The Humana Foundation is investing $1.05 million in its partnership with the San Antonio Food Bank to screen more seniors for food insecurity.
Tens of thousands of senior citizens in South Texas are struggling to make ends meet, which leads to food insecurity.
President and CEO of the food bank, Eric Cooper, joined Leading SA this weekend to explain it's new senior-focused initiative.
San Antonio Food Bank volunteers dedicate their mornings daily to help prepare meals for migrants who have made their way from the border and are headed to other destinations.
The San Antonio Food Bank said Texas is ranked 2nd in the nation for food insecurity and that one in six people live in food-insecure homes.
Eric Cooper, President and CEO of the San Antonio Food Bank, joined Leading SA to talk about Hunger Action Month and the ways to help.
School is starting for many in and around our community, and the San Antonio Food Bank is providing more education to tens of thousands of families thanks to a solidified partnership.
The farm at Mission San Juan at the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park produces fresh produce for the San Antonio Food Bank using acequias.
The San Antonio Food Bank is a crucial resource for thousands of families across our community, and the summer months are some of the busiest.
Health professionals at Northeast Baptist Hospital are passionate about fighting hunger and are putting their energy into the 9th annual “Healthy Over Hungry” cereal drive.
The San Antonio Food Bank is a crucial resource for thousands of families across our community, and the summer months are some of its busiest.
Feed SA is a city-wide movement to help fight hunger. Every Feed SA season, there is a call for local organizations to fundraise, donate and serve with the San Antonio Food Bank.
KSAT 12 teamed up with the San Antonio Food Bank’s Agricultural Initiatives program to plant seasonal vegetables like corn, beans, carrots, basil and squash.
Melanie McGuire, Chief Program Officer with the food bank joined Leading SA to explain the latest SNAP changes.
Thousands of local families are bracing for the end of extra food stamp benefits now that the federal government is ending a pandemic-era policy that gave millions of families on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program more money every month.
Black Restaurant Week San Antonio is a week-long event that celebrates the contributions of Black-owned restaurants, food trucks, and businesses across the culinary industry.
Teachers and students are officially out of school until 2023. For some families, having the kids at home means more meals to prepare during the winter break.
The San Antonio Academy’s annual food drive broke previous school records by collecting over 22,000 items for the San Antonio Food Bank.
The season of giving is well underway as hundreds of families lined up for fresh Thanksgiving meal kits at Rackspace headquarters Saturday morning.
“This is going down as the most expensive Thanksgiving ever, the cost of turkey and the sides, families are struggling,” said Eric Cooper, San Antonio Food Bank CEO.
University Health and the San Antonio Food Bank are partnering up for World Diabetes Day by holding a public health fair on Nov. 14, according to a news release.
The east coast continues to feel the impact of Hurricane Ian as much destruction was left behind; some local organizations are stepping up and helping out.
A woman who turned to the San Antonio Food Bank for help was inspired to help others by setting up a food distribution twice a month for her East Side neighborhood.
Hunger does not discriminate - take part in creating hope during Hunger Action Month.
It’s National Dog Day, a day to celebrate all dog breeds and raise awareness for public shelters and rescue dogs. But perhaps one population you don’t think about as pet owners are those experiencing homelessness.
The “first of its kind” partnership between the San Antonio Food Bank and Workforce Solutions Alamo could serve as a national model.
The San Antonio Food Bank is a lifeline for families in our area, and it’s now seeing a rise in demand as lines are getting longer with more people facing a rise in rent, utilities and gas costs.
The City of San Antonio and the San Antonio Food Bank has separate programs with the same goal: Increase healthy food options in areas of town known as “food deserts,” which are defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as low-income areas where the nearest grocery store is more than a mile away.
Gas prices and inflation are hurting all of us differently, but it’s also hurting San Antonio organizations working to help others.
San Antonio Burger Week is back again to celebrate the beloved hamburger but with an innovative twist from more than 30 area restaurants.
The San Antonio Food Bank continues its support in Uvalde by inviting volunteers to build care packages and write cards to be sent with their usual food deposit to benefit the community.
The San Antonio Food Bank says it’s getting harder to feed families due to the spike in diesel prices, which average at an all-time high in San Antonio at $5.29.
Requests for assistance from the San Antonio Food Bank are higher now than they were in December, but the food bank says there are not enough donations.
The pandemic and inflation are reasons why families are still struggling and in need of food.
Feeding a large household is getting more expensive to provide at home and even more to eat out.
In honor of Black History Month, several Black-owned restaurants, food trucks and businesses are teaming up for “the tastiest week in San Antonio.”
As we approach the one-year anniversary of last February’s freeze, KSAT is shining a spotlight on the organizations that helped us get through it. The San Antonio Food Bank is one example.
Hundreds of cars lined up for a mega food distribution event outside Gus Stadium Friday morning hosted by the San Antonio Food Bank.
If you are looking for healthy and affordable food options this holiday season, there’s a food truck you might want to check out.
The holidays are a season of giving and philanthropic efforts have been impressive by many organizations around the Alamo City.
The annual H-E-B Feast of Sharing aimed to feed more than 2,500 families in our area.
The jersey No. 21 is an iconic number in Spurs lore, and this month, the number worn by Spurs great Tim Duncan can help feed San Antonio residents during the holidays.
When seniors enter retirement, a good amount of them rely solely on Social Security checks as income and sometimes the checks aren’t enough to cover groceries.
San Antonio Food Bank staff and volunteers spent Wednesday morning making Thanksgiving meals for shelter residents at Haven for Hope.
The San Antonio Food Bank is seeing near record requests for holiday help, but the supply of turkeys and other holiday items is running short, the nonprofit said in press release.
