Food Bank in desperate need of shopping carts

• Jan 12 2021
• staff

We need shopping carts, if you have any you can donate please contact us.

Mobile Distributions for the week of January 11, 2021

• Jan 11 2021
• staff

As of Monday, January 18 there will be expanded service hours of food distribution at the following locations: EPFH West Distribution new expanded hours: 11am - 6pm, Monday – Friday ...

Pet Food Distribution

• Jan 11 2021
• staff

El Paso Animal Services in collaboration with El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank will offer a pet food distribution on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Dry dog and cat food will be distribute...

Mobile Distributions for the week of January 4, 2021

• Jan 04 2021
• staff

Primary Distribution Sites

• Dec 30 2020
• staff

Fast service and nutritious food for those who need it! #FeedingElPaso #HungerWarriors (https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/feedingelpaso?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZXLJ9NYUgpI6a8JI16OzJp2I72Iml76...

​VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

• Dec 28 2020
• staff

We have several opportunities available. Volunteers need to be in good health and a minimum of 16 years old. EPFH has implemented a health and hygiene protocol to keep you safe. Sign up he...

​Help us keep our environment safe!

• Dec 26 2020
• staff

Masks for adults and children are mandatory for picking up food at El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank. For the safety of all, adults & children not wearing masks properly will not be allowe...

Hunger Warriors Rule!

• Dec 24 2020
• staff

Our Home Delivery program volunteers are on a role. A big shout out to Amy Marcus, Polly Vaughn and Terrym Breaux for their time and their help and Susanna Rodriguez for coordination. #Fe...

Primary Distribution Sites

• Dec 23 2020
• staff

Fast service and nutritious food for those who need it! #FeedingElPaso #HungerWarriors (https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/feedingelpaso?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZXLJ9NYUgpI6a8JI16OzJp2I72Iml76...

Thank You all for your gifts.

• Dec 22 2020
• staff

Please join in giving to El Pasoans Fighting Hunger today. Thank you to all of our great supporters who help us make sure that no one goes hungry! Provide a gift today: bit.ly/donateepfhf...

Mobile Distributions for the week of December 21, 2020

• Dec 21 2020
• staff

Link2Feed - Register here to save time in line

• Dec 21 2020
• EPFH

Check back on this page for future additional locations. People visiting three food distribution sites in El Paso will now have the opportunity to register to receive food assistance and s...

Your Gift Feeds Families

• Dec 21 2020
• staff

Happy Holidays! Thank You For Your Support. Warm wishes and Happy New Year from El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank

Best Wishes and Full Bellies

• Dec 20 2020
• staff

Best Wishes & Full Bellies For All! Happy Holidays from The El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank

Holiday Closures

• Dec 19 2020
• staff

Holiday Closures All food distribution sites will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24 and 31. Also closed on Friday, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1st.

​Can you lend a hand?

• Dec 18 2020
• staff

All hands on deck! The need for food assistance has almost tripled in 2020. We need volunteers to help us meet this demand. Sign up --> bit.ly/2t055Ap to volunteer today and help provide f...

Mobile Distributions for the week of December 14, 2020

• Dec 16 2020
• staff

Thank You

• Dec 16 2020
• staff

Thank you for making a difference for children, families and seniors in our community. Thank you for being a Hunger Warrior and supporting El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank as we provide e...

ICYMI: El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Spotlighted on GMA 3

• Dec 11 2020
• staff

Missed our interview on Good Morning America? Click here to watch --> bit.ly/2020GMA3 #FeedingElPaso (https://www.facebook.com/GoodMorningAmerica/?__cft__[0]=AZV8m_q5FdCnKxJ9Jbsu_rKJ...

1,092,798 emergency food boxes distributed

• Dec 11 2020
• staff

Our numbers: 1,092,798 emergency food boxes will make a big difference for families in El Paso! BIG THANK YOU to our donors, volunteers, supporters and staff for making this possible. #...

CEO Nominated for El Pasoan of the Year

• Dec 11 2020
• staff

Our CEO, Susan Goodell has been nominated for El Pasoan of the Year. “We’re providing over 15 million pounds of food a month – enough to provide food for 138,000 El Pasoans to have three m...

Mobile Distributions for the week of December 7, 2020

• Dec 07 2020
• staff

Primary Pantry Distribution Sites

• Dec 07 2020
• staff

Get Your Flu Shot - Vacunas Contra la Gripe

• Dec 03 2020
• staff

El Pasoans Fighting Hunger has partnered with Aetna/CVS and Latino Connection to provide free flu shots to the community on Wednesday, December 9 from 10 am - 3 pm at 9541 Plaza Circle. T...

Pet Food Distribution

• Dec 02 2020
• staff

Mobile Distributions for the week of Nov. 30 - Dec. 5, 2020

• Nov 30 2020
• staff

​Help us keep our environment safe!

• Nov 23 2020
• staff

Masks for adults and children are mandatory for picking up food at El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank. For the safety of all, adults & children not wearing masks properly will not be allowe...

What to expect when volunteering.

• Nov 16 2020
• staff

In the COVID-19 crisis, El Pasoans Fighting Hunger is continuing to provide (and even increase) essential services to the Borderland. As we continue these activities, we are being careful to ...

Mobile Distributions for the week of November 16, 2020

• Nov 16 2020
• staff

Pet Food Distribution

• Nov 16 2020
• staff

El Paso Animal Services in collaboration with El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank will offer a pet food distribution on Thursday, November 19. Dry dog and cat food will be distributed in ...

Primary Distribution Sites

• Nov 09 2020
• staff

Visit these Primary Pantry Distribution Sites for fast service & nutritious food. #FeedingElPaso (https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/feedingelpaso?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZWuvrjtGjZQq-FVL7V4F-...

Mobile Distributions for the week of November 9, 2020

• Nov 09 2020
• staff

Mobile Distributions for the week of November 2, 2020

• Nov 02 2020
• staff

New Primary Food Distribution Site: EPFH West Distribution

• Oct 29 2020
• staff

WEST EL PASO: EPFH West Distribution 5300 Doniphan Monday through Friday, 2PM-6PM Fast service and nutritious food for those who need it! #FeedingElPaso #HungerWarriors (https:...

New Primary Food Distribution Site: Nolan Richardson Recreation Center

• Oct 29 2020
• staff

NORTHEAST EL PASO: Nolan Richardson Recreation Center 4435 Maxwell Dr. Monday through Friday, 8AM-12PM Fast service and nutritious food for those who need it! #FeedingElPaso #H...

Primary Distribution Sites

• Oct 29 2020
• staff

Visit these Primary Pantry Distribution Sites for fast service & nutritious food. #FeedingElPaso (https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/feedingelpaso?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZWuvrjtGjZQq-FVL7V4F-...

Mobile Distributions for the week of October 26, 2020

• Oct 26 2020
• staff

Veterans Day - Food Delivery for Veterans and their pets

• Oct 23 2020
• staff

Special Announcement: Veterans Day - Wednesday, November 11, 2020 Food Delivery for Veterans and their pets Sign-up to volunteer and serve our Veterans like they served to protect us. ...

Mobile Distributions for the week of October 19, 2020

• Oct 19 2020
• staff

El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank

• Oct 19 2020
• staff

Texas Methodist Foundation shared the most recent video they produced of the work El Pasoans Fighting Hunger is doing in the Borderland. It truly honors the mission of the food bank.

Thank You for your support El Paso!

• Oct 16 2020
• staff

Thank you for helping us reach our goal during El Paso Giving Day! We raised a total amount of $69,065.89, to include a $10,000 match from Walmart. We know times are hard and many have los...

Mobile Distributions for the week of October 12, 2020

• Oct 12 2020
• staff

Free Flu Shots

• Oct 09 2020
• staff

We are offering FREE Flu Shots at El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank, 9541 Plaza Circle, Oct. 8, 9 and 10, from 7AM-2PM. Stay safe & healthy.

El Paso Giving Day - Support El Pasoans Fighting Hunger

• Oct 08 2020
• staff

The fifth annual El Paso Giving Day happens on Thursday, October 15, 2020. But you don't have to wait to donate! Visit https:https://elpasogivingday.org/organizations/el-pasoa... (https://elp...

El Paso Giving Day

• Oct 07 2020
• stafff

Primary Pantry Distribution Sites

• Oct 06 2020
• staff

Visit these Primary Pantry Distribution Sites for fast service & nutritious food. #FeedingElPaso (https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/feedingelpaso?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZWuvrjtGjZQq-FVL7V4F-...

State Cuts Food Bank Funding as Need Soars

• Oct 05 2020
• staff

The Texas Governor’s directive to cut state agency budgets, in particular the deep cut to the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Surplus Agricultural Product Grant Program will result in harmf...

Mobile Distributions for the week of October 5, 2020

• Oct 05 2020
• staff

Mobile Distributions for the week of September 28, 2020

• Sep 29 2020
• staff

Hunger Action Day

• Sep 10 2020
• staff

Today is Hunger Action Day. Please help us mobilize your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers to take action and help us end hunger one serving at a time. Use this copy and create a ...

Showing support for Hunger Action Month

• Sep 10 2020
• staff

State Representative, District 77, Lina Ortega shows her support for the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank during Hunger Action Month. On behalf of the staff and volunteers at the food...

Hunger Action Day - Take Action

• Sep 10 2020
• staff

City Representative Cassandra Brown shares her support for the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank during Hunger Action Month. On behalf of the staff and volunteers at the food ban...

Pet Food Pantry

• Sep 09 2020
• staff

Do you need food for your pet? El Paso Animal Services Pet Food Pantry offers food assistance for your furry loved one! Contact their pet resources team for more information at 915-212-8735....

Mobile Distributions for the week of September 8, 2020

• Sep 09 2020
• Marty Otero

​Marked increase in the need for food assistance

• Sep 09 2020
• staff

Record demand after the on-set of the COVID-19 pandemic In January the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank saw an increase of 24% of pounds of food distributed. The pounds of emergency fo...

​El Pasoan’s Fighting Hunger Food Bank reaches out and provides nutritious food to those quarantined

• Sep 08 2020
• staff

Since mid-June, the program has been making about 15 deliveries a day to COVID-19 affected individuals. Within the past few weeks of July there has been a major influx of people calling and s...

Volunteers Needed

• Sep 05 2020
• staff

We are hosting a voter registration drive & need volunteers to help! Those interested in helping with this event can sign up at http://cerv.is/m?0371x938 (https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%...

New Food Distribution Sites

• Sep 04 2020
• staff

Bill Childress Primary Pantry Distribution concludes Sept. 4, 2020. You can visit any of these NEW LOCATIONS for food assistance: Village of Vinton Distribution, Fridays 8am-11am, 436 V...

Labor Day Closures

• Sep 04 2020
• staff

All food distribution sites will be closed Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day.

Primary Distribution sites: UPDATE

• Sep 04 2020
• staff

Distribution at Katie's Pantry and Bill Childress Elementary will conclude September 4. New sites to be determined. All PRIMARY PANTRY distribution sites are available to offer you the foo...

​Better Together Event Distributes Back Packs and Nutritious Food

• Sep 04 2020
• staff

El Paso Health, a locally operated non-profit health maintenance organization, in partnership with El Pasoans Fighting Hunger, hosted a “Better Together” Back to School Drive-Thru event where...

Mobile Distributions for the week of August 31, 2020

• Aug 31 2020
• staff

Distribution Model Alleviates Long Wait Times and Protects Volunteers

• Aug 31 2020
• STAFF

EPFH has implemented a new distribution model at the 9541 Plaza Circle location. The new model allows individuals to go through intake and get a ticket to receive food. Cars enter the distri...

El Pasoans Fighting Hunger and Wells Fargo team up to help feed people struggling with hunger

• Aug 31 2020
• STAFF

It’s a hot Saturday afternoon at the Wells Fargo Bank at Bassett Place in Central El Paso. Cars are lined up in the parking lot waiting for a food distribution that will begin shortly. Under ...

Mobile Distributions for the week of August 17, 2020

• Aug 24 2020
• staff

Looking for a Job? Apply to be an Equal Heart AmeriCorps Member

• Aug 21 2020
• staff

https://elpasoansfightinghunger.org/details/news/job-opening-equal-heart-americorps-member- (https://elpasoansfightinghunger.org/details/news/job-opening-equal-heart-americorps-member-)

Job Opening: Equal Heart AmeriCorps Member

• Aug 20 2020
• staff

Equal Heart AmeriCorps Members Job details Salary $222 a week Job Type Part-time Temporary Number of hires for this role 10+ Full Job Description Must complete ...

Mobile Distributions for the week of August 17, 2020

• Aug 17 2020
• staff

Extension of application deadline for Pandemic-Electronic Benefit Transfer program

• Aug 03 2020
• staff

Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is extending the application deadline for the federal Pandemic-Electronic Benefit Transfer program (h...

No Distribution at Coliseum -- NEW Distribution site at Well Fargo Bank Bassett Branch

• Jul 30 2020
• staff

***There WILL NOT BE a distribution this Saturday, August 1, 2020, at the El Paso County Coliseum. Normal distribution and hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, August 4, 2020.*** ***...

Emergency Food Boxes Distributed

• Jul 30 2020
• Marty Otero

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis in March, the food bank has faced a soaring demand and are serving more families and individuals struggling with hunger. So far, the EP Fighting Hun...

New Food Distribution Site

• Jul 29 2020
• Marty Otero

We are proud to partner with Wells Fargo to open a new food distribution site at 6175 Gateway Blvd. West---SATURDAY'S ONLY--- beginning this Saturday, August 1, 2020, from 1PM-5PM. ...

No Food Distribution at the El Paso County Coliseum on Saturday August 1, 2020

• Jul 29 2020
• Marty Otero

There will be NO food distribution this Saturday, August 1 at the Coliseum site. Please visit the NEW food distribution site at Wells Fargo, 6175 Gateway Blvd. West---SATURDAY'S ONLY-...

Mobile Distributions for the Week of July 27, 2020

• Jul 29 2020
• Marty Otero

Primary Pantry Distribution Sites

• Jul 24 2020
• Marty Otero

Primary Distribution Site - El Paso County Coliseum

• Jul 23 2020
• Marty Otero

Mobile Distributions for the Week of July 20, 2020

• Jul 21 2020
• Marty Otero

Mobile Distributions for the Week of July 13, 2020

• Jul 13 2020
• Marty Otero

Distribution Partner Address Monday 8a - 12p Holy Spirit Catholic Church 14600 Horizon Blvd, Horizon, TX 10a-2p Canutillo ISD Bill Childress Elementary 770...

P-EBT food benefit program extended through July

• Jul 13 2020
• Marty Otero

This Op Ed appeared in the El Paso Times on July 10, 2020 OPINION P-EBT food benefit program extended through July: Susan Goodell Susan Goodell, Guest columnist July 10, 2020 E...

Holy Spirit Church now a primary distribution site

• Jul 09 2020
• Marty Otero

Holy Spirit Church now a primary distribution site will be distributing Monday - Friday from 8 am - 12 pm.

Partner Spotlight

• Jul 07 2020
• Marty Otero

El Paso Armed Services YMCA: New Distribution Site Serves Fort Bliss and Surrounding Community EPFH has added a NEW mobile pantry drive-thru distribution site serving Fort Bliss in...

Home Delivery Program - Entrega a domicilio

• Jul 03 2020
• Marty Otero

EPFH is offering a Home Delivery Program for shut-in seniors in need of food assistance. If you are 60+ you can sign-up for delivery of emergency food boxes. El banco de alimentos está of...

Pandemic EBT Assistance

• Jul 03 2020
• Marty Otero

Application deadline has been extended to July 31, 2020. Sign-up now! Times is limited. Regístrese ya, el tiempo es limitado.

Volunteer Salute: Karen Hamilton

• Jul 03 2020
• Marty Otero

Hamilton is a long-term volunteer at EPFH Food Bank, and she’s also a key volunteer at Valley Community Food Pantry, though it is currently closed due to COVID-19. Hamilton sta...

Race El Paso Re-run Benefiting El Pasoans Fighting Hunger - Event Extended

• Jul 03 2020
• Marty Otero

Thank you, Hunger Warriors! We are 95% to our goal for the Race El Paso Re-run benefiting El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Virtual Event! And, now that the event has been extended through Saturda...

Take Note: 4th of July Closures

• Jul 01 2020
• Marty Otero

Katie's Pantry 4801 Sun Valley will be CLOSED on Friday, July 3rd in observance of the 4th of July. In addition, all Saturday distribution sites will be closed on the 4th of July. EPFH...

Race El Paso Re-run benefiting EPFH

• Jul 01 2020
• Marty Otero

BIG NEWS!! The Race El Paso Re-run benefiting El Pasoans Fighting Hunger has been extended through Saturday, July 4! Register at http://raceelpaso.com/rerun (https://www.facebook.com/events/...

4th of July Distribution Schedule

• Jun 29 2020
• Marty Otero

Please note! All Saturday distribution sites will be closed on the 4th of July. EPFH, Kelly, Colliseum, and Abundant Living Center - East. Additionally, location at Montana Vista will be c...

Volunteers Needed

• Jun 27 2020
• Marty Otero

Volunteers Needed! Please register at http://bit.ly/2BgYSEu.

Primary Distribution Sites

• Jun 26 2020
• Marty Otero

Primary Drive-Thru Distribution Sites

El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Reaches $1MM Goal for the Paul L. Foster Family Foundation, Woody and Gay

• Jun 26 2020
• Marty Otero

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2020 Contacts: Alix Duchouquette (915) 227-4945 aduchouquette@mithoffburton.com Chris Lechuga (915) 274-2407 clechuga@rabengroup.com Dona...

El Pasoans Fighting Hunger adds new food distribution site serving Fort Bliss

• Jun 26 2020
• Marty Otero

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE El Paso, TX— EPFH has added a NEW mobile pantry drive-thru distribution site serving Fort Bliss in partnership with El Paso Armed Services YMCA. The site began distri...

COVID-19 Virus (Coronavirus) Announcement

• Mar 18 2020
• EPFHFB

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EL PASOANS FIGHTING HUNGER FOOD BANK CONTINUES OPERATION TO ENSURE VULNERABLE CITIZENS GET THE FOOD AND ASSISTANCE THEY NEED El Paso, TX — El Pasoans Fighting Hung...