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Aquí puede encontrar las noticias y artículos más actuales sobre el banco de alimentos. Oprima en los links para leer sobre un tema específico.
What is the difference between a food bank and food pantry?
by Staff
What is the difference between a food bank and food pantry? We are so glad you asked! The Feeding America network includes 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs that provides ...
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What to donate to a food bank and what to avoid
by Staff
So, you’re ready to donate food to your local food bank. That’s great! Whether you’re starting a food drive (https://www.feedingamerica.org/ways-to-give/food-drives) or just planning to grab ...
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2020 Census - Why an undercount is detrimental to our community
by Staff
Every ten years, the federal government conducts a nationwide census count of everyone residing in the United States. The 2020 Census is important for everyone, but especially for...
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Pantry Partner Spotlight: Kelly Center For Hunger Relief
by Staff
Kelly Center for Hunger Relief was founded in 1999 as a food pantry by members of the Trinity-First United Methodist Church. They felt that hunger in El Paso was unacceptable and decided to a...
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Dignity is Key
by Staff
As we set our sight toward year 2020, one of our goals is to encourage our community partner agencies to take a step back and observe their processes and procedures. We ask that they think ab...
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Five Myths About Hunger
by Staff
Help debunk these common hunger myths. Hunger can be hard to spot in America. You can’t always see it—but that doesn’t mean it isn’t there. Our country is affluent by global standards, yet...
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7 Ways to Start 2020 Off Right
by Staff
The new year is an opportunity to refresh and reset ourselves, ditch bad habits, and set new goals. But, setting lofty New Year’s Resolutions can leave us feeling disappointed and overwhelmed...
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Support El Pasoans Fighting Hunger on El Paso Giving Day!
by Staff
El Paso Giving Day El Paso Giving Day is a 24-hour online giving drive that raises as much money as possible in one day for non-profit organizations that help those in our community. El Pa...
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El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank Expansion Project
by Staff
On Saturday, October 26, 2019, El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank (EPFHFB) along with community partners, Rebuilding Together El Paso and The Home Depot, teamed up to begin a much anticipat...
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Celebrate National School Lunch Week October 14-18
by Staff
School meals help children have the nutrition they need for growth, health and learning. Did you know that the National School Lunch Program has been helping to feed America’s children for mo...
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Twilight Hour Volunteer Opportunities
by Staff
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank has created Twilight Hour—a new volunteer program available on the first and third Thursday of every month from 6 PM – 9 PM. This opportunity is ideal for...
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Winter Wonderland Gala is Saturday, November 9, 2019
by Staff
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank’s Winter Wonderland Gala is set for Saturday, November 9, at the El Paso Marriot Hotel (1600 Airway Blvd.). The gala will celebrate the success of El Paso...
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Big Lots to Celebrate New El Paso, TX, Store Grand Opening with a Donation to EP Fighting Hunger
by Staff
Columbus, OH—(September 24, 2019)—Big Lots announced today it is celebrating the grand opening of its El Paso store in its new location on Saturday, October 12, 2019. This store will reflect ...
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Healthy Over Hungry Cereal Drive Campaign
by Staff
EL PASO, TX –The Hospitals of Providence and Providence Children's Hospital, along with General Mills and other partners have teamed up for the 5th annual Healthy over Hungry Cereal ...
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The Chihuahuas, El Pasoans Fighting Hunger, and Whataburger Team Up to Raise Food and Money.
by Staff
EL PASO, Texas – On Thursday, May 30th, 2019, the Tacoma Rainiers beat the El Paso Chihuahuas at Southwest University Park, 4 to 0. The Chihuahuas however, achieved a different type of victo...
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