Media
Please direct all media inquires to Celeste Hardts or Ruben Sanchez
Phone: (915) 595-1060
Press Releases
KRAFT Grant Press Release January 28, 2009
Food Bank to Link Land Owners and Hunters with the Hungry
Bring your canned goods on Thanksgiving Day November 27, 2008
City Council Representatives will be collecting your canned goods at the FirstLight Federal Credit Union Sun Bowl Thanksgiving Parade
West Texas Food Bank, Sun Bowl Association, and FirstLight Federal Credit Union teams to Fight Hunger by Announcing Food Drive Contest October 2, 2008
El Paso, TX – West Texas Food Bank, the Sun Bowl Association, and FirstLight Federal Credit Union have partnered for the second year to fight hunger by having a food drive contest. Any organization can join the contest that will begin Oct. 1 and run through Nov 3. “Interested organizations can still participate and should contact us to make arrangements” said Siria Rocha, Marketing Director. The winning organization/business will honor the contest winner with a pre-built float displaying their name to commence the parade. Last year’s food drive contest participants collected around 55,000 pounds, and this year our goal is to collect 75,000 pounds
West Texas Food Bank Announces Final American Idol Outreach September 30, 2008
West Texas Food Bank announced today the final American Idol “Para Los Ninos De Las Colonias” outreach on Tuesday, September 30th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. WTFB received $20,000 to combat child hunger in El Paso Colonias. The grant has been used for the last 6 months as part of the “Para Los Niños De Las Colonias” initiative which has assisted 2,892 families, 6,584 children, and 12,685 individuals. The initiative consisted of providing over 600 (40 lbs) emergency boxes to children of El Paso Colonias. The final distribution will be held at the Templo Jehova Jireh (the public is asked to call the WTFB in advance - only pre-qualified families will be provided with an emergency box).
West Texas Food Bank and Salvation Army are providing - El Paso September 20, 2008
El Paso, TX – West Texas Food Bank in partnership with the Salvation Army is observing Hunger Action Month on Saturday, September 20th at Armijo Park by offering 1,000 free meals and 500 food baskets. This event is free and open to the public.
The Texas National Guard & West Texas Food Bank July 22, 2008
El Paso, TX – The Texas National Guard and West Texas Food Bank (WTFB) partners to hold a food drive at their Grand Opening Event to be held on Saturday, August 2nd from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at 9530 Viscount, Suite 1-F.
West Texas Food Bank provides 36,000 free meals July 2, 2008
El Paso, TX – West Texas Food Bank is the local sponsor of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and has partnered with other non-profit organizations to provide over 36,000 free meals to children in El Paso during the summer.
WALL-E Movie Premier & Premier Cinema to have Food Drive to benefit the June 27, 2008
WALL-E Movie Premier & Premier Cinema to have Food Drive to benefit the
West Texas Food Bank June 27th – 29th, 2008
Live Music Series at The State Line to Benefit the May 27, 2008
El Paso, TX – West Texas Food Bank and The State Line Bar-B-Q Restaurant announced today The Rudolph Chevrolet-Honda 2008 Live Music Series at The State Line Bar-B-Q Restaurant, benefiting the WTFB. The live music series will offer rockabilly to traditional country and everything in-between, including nationally known country bands and up-and-coming artists. The series will kick-off its first concert for the year on Wednesday, May 14th with the Casey Donahew Band.
West Texas Food Bank Receives $10,000 Grant and Turkey Donation from Target Stores April 14, 2008
El Paso, TX – West Texas Food Bank announced today that it has received $10,000 and 200 Turkeys to help families in need this spring.
Target’s commitment to America’s Second Harvest and its member food banks are supported through Target’s Foundation. Since 2001, donations have doubled and today they donate over 14 million pounds of food each year. With nearly 1,600 stores in 47 states, Target is honored to serve as a resource to food banks across the country.
West Texas Food Bank Receives Grant to Fight Child Hunger March 31, 2008
El Paso, TX – West Texas Food Bank announced today that it has received $20,000 to combat child hunger in El Paso Colonias. The grant will be used for the “Para Los Niños De Las Colonias” initiative. The initiative will consist of providing over 600 (40 lbs) emergency boxes to children of El Paso Colonias on a monthly basis for 6 months. The first distribution will be held on Wednesday, April 9th at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. at the El Paso County Self-Help Center and Alianza para el Desarrollo Comunitario.
WTFB Welcomes Five New Members to Advisory Council March 7, 2008
Five new members are appointed to Food Bank’s Advisory Council. Formed in 2006, the council meets monthly to advise the WTFB’s Board of Directors about El Paso’s needs in regards to hunger. The advisory council’s 13 members represent the business community, banking industry, and nonprofit organizations to represent all areas within the Food Bank’s mission. The new members on the council are:
West Texas Food Bank launches new website. February 1, 2008
West Texas Food Bank is proud to announce the launch of our new website!
With Toledo Area Food Banks Facing A Shortage Crisis, Brown Pushes Emergency Legislation This Month January 18, 2008
Food Banks Forced To Ration & Turn Hungry Families Away Due To Supply Crisis