The mission of the Capital Area Food Bank is to nourish hungry people and lead the community in ending hunger.
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- Founded:
- 1981
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2009 Stamp Out HungerCreated about 2 months ago
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- Sort it Out
Capital Area Food Bank
Thursday, May 21 at 1:00pm - Stamp Out Hunger
Austin area mailboxes
Saturday, May 9 at 12:00am - 16th Annual Austin Reggae Fest...
Auditorium Shores
Saturday, April 18 at 12:00pm - Pledge to End Hunger
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Thursday, March 5 at 12:00am - 31st Annual Austin Crop Hunger...
Roy Guerrero Park
Saturday, March 7 at 9:30am - Central Texas Advocacy Forum
George Washington Carver Museum
Wednesday, February 18 at 1:00pm - 12th Annual Empty Bowl Project
Mexican American Cultural Center
Sunday, November 23 at 11:00am - Blog Action Day
Your blog
Wednesday, October 15 at 12:00am - KidzAustin.com Fall Festival
Champion Park
Saturday, October 4 at 9:00am - HAM-up Grill-up Happy Hour Kic...
Whole Foods Market,
Thursday, September 11 at 5:30pm
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- “I’ve never had to ask before.” 2:07pm Jul 2|1 Comment
- Today! Tweet #twitterforfood to support the Food Bank. 9:03am Jul 1
- Inventory control: It’s more than just counting cans. 2:34pm Jun 26|1 Comment
Today, the second Twitter For Food event is happening on the popular social network, Twitter...
From now until June 28,you can help end hunger by tearing-off $1, $3 or $5 coupons displayed at every H-E-B register (in Texas) and adding the amount to your final grocery bill. Watch the video – All funds collected will be awarded to food banks servicing the community where the funds are raised...
Aimy Steadman Online Development Coordinator Father’s Day is June 21. If your dad is like mine, I know he doesn’t need another “As Seen on TV” gadget to add to his collection in the garage...
Capital Area Food Bank of Texas At AMD with Community Affairs team, talking about partnerships and social media.
Deloitte is spending the day at the Food Bank for its 11th annual IMPACT Day, a celebration of its year-round commitment to workplace volunteerism...
Lisa Goddard Advocacy and Online Marketing Director Thanks to the hundreds of advocates who called, wrote and organized in their communities, The Food Bank Bill, HB 1622 passed overwhelmingly in the House and Senate and was signed into law by Governor Perry...
Lisa Goddard Advocacy and Online Marketing Director Earlier today, we shared our disappointment about the Food Bank bill and encouraged you to not be discouraged. Here’s an opportunity for you to get involved in some fast-moving federal legislation...
A recent Washington Post article said it best: “The poorer you are, the more things cost. More in money, time, hassle, exhaustion and menace.” CAFB President & CEO, David Davenport, also experienced this phenomenon in weekthree ofhis food stamp challenge, eating on a dollar-a-meal budget...
“Even though Istruggle with myhealth, financial debt, and ability to afford basic necessities for myself and two young adult daughters, who live with me, I am happy,” says Rebecca Salas-Fogleson...
Yesterday, Food Bank friends gathered for a special Open Plate, our series of events to provide an inside look at hunger relief in Central Texas...
Today’s “Sort-it-Out” event is abuzz with connecting and good times.(”Sort-it-Out” is a volunteer and networking event specifically for people out ofwork and looking for jobs.) Watch the video – Jenny Booth also shares – Posted in Inside CAFB Tagged: CAFB, Capital Area Food Bank of...
Join us for “Sort it Out” onThursday, May 21,andvolunteer in Product Recoverywhilenetworkingand sorting food drive donations. Details: Volunteering and networking at the Food Bank 1 – 4 p.m. Happy hour at Serrano’s Southpark Meadows 4 – 5 p.m...
The following is a letter to the editor of the Austin American-Statesmanby David Davenport, President & CEO of the Capital Area Food Bank...
From David Davenport President and CEO To solve hunger, we must all work together. In 2004, the National Anti-Hunger Organizations (NAHO) issued a Blueprint to End Hunger which maps out strategies for stakeholders to undertake. State and local governments are an important part of this strategy...
Lisa Goddard Advocacy and Online Marketing Director Good news! Thanks to the support of so many across Texas, the Food Bank Bill (also known as HB 1622) passed in both the House and Senate. However, this bill will be unfunded unless money is found in the state budget...
Target wants you to be inspired and make an impact. Vote in the Bullseye Gives program and help decide where they'll donate $3 million. Visit http://www.facebook.com/target and vote for Feeding America! Don't forget to tell your friends!
Lisa Goddard Advocacy and Online Marketing Director Feeding America recently released a report using USDA data to determine state-by-state child hunger (those under age 18). For the second year in a row, the study revealed Texas having the #1 rate of child hunger at 22.1 percent...
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Capital Area Food Bank of Texas commented on their own note Austin Reggae Fest: Irie vibes for hungry times.
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