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El Pasoan's Fighting Hunger is hosting a Blood Drive! | Monday, Feb. 28
- Feb 22 2022
- EPFH
The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis. Without more donors, hospitals may have to make tough decisions. You can help. Schedule an appointment on Monday, Feb. 28 to donate b...
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Mobile Distributions for the week of Jan. 10, 2022
- Jan 10 2022
- EPFH
EPFH Distributions January 10, 2022 Schedule subject to change Monday 1/10 9a - 4p El Pasoans Fighting Hunger 9541 Plaza Circle, El Paso, TX79927 9:30a-12:30p Borderland ...
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Mobile Distributions for the week of Jan. 3-8, 2022
- Jan 03 2022
- EPFH
EPFH Distributions January 3, 2022 Schedule subject to change Monday 1/3 9a - 4p El Pasoans Fighting Hunger 9541 Plaza Circle, El Paso, TX 79927 9:30a-12:30p Borde...
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Make charitable donation - get tax break
- Dec 28 2021
- e
You still have time! Make a charitable donation to El Pasoans Fighting Hunger and you may qualify for a break on your taxes. A special tax break is available to most taxpayers. Individual tax...
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Mobile Distributions for the week of December 27 - Jan. 3 , 2022
- Dec 22 2021
- epfh
EPFH Distributions December 27, 2021 Schedule subject to change Monday 12/27 9a - 4p El Pasoans Fighting Hunger 9541 Plaza Circle, El Paso, TX 79927 9:30a-12:30p B...
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Mobile Distributions for the week of December 20 - 25, 2021
- Dec 17 2021
- EPFH
Schedule subject to change Distribution Partner Address Monday 12/20 9a - 4p El Pasoans Fighting Hunger 9541 Plaza Circle, El Paso, TX 79927 9:30a-12:30p Borderlan...
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Open food distribution sites for the Holidays
- Dec 17 2021
- EPFH
Thursday December 23 9a - 4pm El Pasoans Fighting Hunger 9541 Plaza Circle, El Paso TX 79927 10a - 2pm Kelly Memorial 915 Florence, El Paso, TX 79902 Friday December 24 ...
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El Pasoans Fighting Hunger featured on Daytime KFOX 14
- Nov 29 2021
- Marty Otero
The food bank was featured on the local version of Daytime with Kimberly and Esteban. The segment encourages the city to volunteer, especially during the holiday season. Check out our segment...
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Mobile Distributions for the week of November 22, 2021
- Nov 18 2021
- EPFH
Food distribution sites for the week of Thanksgiving.
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Pet Food Distribution
- Oct 06 2021
- EPFH
EPFH - Pet Food Distributions in collaboration with El Paso Animal Services - Dry cat and dog food available. Please click on the attached image to read more.
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Mobile Distributions for the week of September 13, 2021
- Sep 13 2021
- pixelByte
Please download attached PDF document
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Weekend Distribution Schedule -Saturday 9/11
- Sep 11 2021
- EPFH
Weekend Schedule -Saturday 9/11 7:30a - 9:30a Ysleta Lutheran Mission 301 S Schutz, El Paso, TX 79907 7a - 10a Sun City Christian Fellowship 9135 Stahala Dr, El Paso, T...
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Advocate for hunger relief
- Sep 10 2021
- EPFH
I advocate for hunger relief and support El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank!
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Questions about the 2021 Child Tax Credit
- Sep 09 2021
- EPFH
¿Tiene preguntas sobre el crédito? “Do you have questions about the 2021 Child Tax Credit?” Click here for answers!
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Pet Food Distributions
- Sep 08 2021
- EPFH
EPFH - Pet Food Distributions in collaboration with El Paso Animal Services - Dry cat and dog food available. Please click on the attached image to read more.
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Want to apply for SNAP?
- Sep 07 2021
- EPFH
Our social workers at the food bank can help you apply for SNAP. Call us to set-up an appointment. Or click here to submit application assistance request- Let's Get You Signed Up
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Here to help our neighbors
- Sep 06 2021
- EPFH
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger is here to help our neighbors through tough times. Help us to make sure even more families have food on the table. Sponsor food for a family for the whole year. htt...
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Hunger Action Month
- Sep 05 2021
- Marty Otero
For thousands of our neighbors, a daily meal isn’t a choice between different dishes. It's a choice between food and other crucial needs—like medicine, electricity, or childcare. elpasoansfig...
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Hunger Action Month
- Sep 03 2021
- EPFH
You have a choice. Choose to end hunger. Take action at: elpasoansfightinghunger.org (https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Felpasoansfightinghunger.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR09PLE_BW48Q9gyY...
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In gratitude to Irving Rubin
- Sep 02 2021
- EPFH
Irving Rubin, was recognized by the food bank, his friends and family at the Food FARMacy of the food bank created in his honor. Rubin was a humble man who loved his family and his community....
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West Distribution CLOSED for two weeks
- Sep 02 2021
- EPFH
West Distribution, 5300 Doniphan* *This site will be closed the week of Sept. 6 – Sept. 10.
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Labor Day Closures
- Sep 02 2021
- EPFH
All food distribution sites will be closed Monday, September 6 in observance of Labor Day. Only Van Horn will have their usual distribution. Todos los sitios de distribución de alime...
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Thank You Volunteers
- Aug 16 2021
- EPFH
Thank you to Clay and Jonni White for coming to volunteer with us and helping us feed those in need in our community.
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Thank You El Paso Animal Services
- Aug 15 2021
- EPFH
Thank you! to El Paso Animal Services who for almost a year has been partnering with the food bank to distribute pet food to those in our community who need food for their families and for th...
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Chihuahuas and Whataburger Food Drive
- Aug 14 2021
- EPFH
Thank you El Paso Chihuahuas and Whataburger for hosting a food drive to benefit El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank! As always, thank you both for all you do to support the food bank. #Hung...
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Pet Food Distribution - August 2021
- Aug 05 2021
- EPFH
If you are struggling to put food on your table we can help and if you need food for your pet you can get some here too.
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Food Distribution Schedule Changes
- Aug 05 2021
- EPFH
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank announces closures and reduction of hours.
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Se anuncia cierres de sitios de distribución de alimentos y nuevos horarios.
- Aug 05 2021
- EPFH
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Thank You Texas National Guard for all you've done to help
- Aug 05 2021
- EPFH
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank is so grateful for the work and service of the Texas National Guard at the food bank and several of our sites across the Borderland. At the food bank d...
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Our community continues to experience hunger
- Jul 16 2021
- EPFH
The pandemic has made things painful. It’s been a hard experience, but we stick together. Even though our community continues to experience hunger, we will be here to help our neighbors. Spon...
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Thank You Home Delivery staffers
- Jul 16 2021
- EPFH
Thank you to Raul and Susanna who coordinate our home deliveries with the DoorDash Dashers. DoorDash Dashers have successfully made over 25,000 deliveries numbering a total of 750,000 meals a...
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Thank You DoorDash Dashers
- Jul 15 2021
- EPFH
Thank You to all DoorDash Dashers who have successfully made over 25,000 deliveries numbering a total of 750,000 meals as part of the food bank’s home delivery program. The food bank and Door...
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El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Partners with DoorDash, Connecting Low-Income Communities with Food
- Jul 14 2021
- Marty Otero
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank announces their partnership with DoorDash that is delivering essential food and resources to vulnerable communities including seniors, individuals w...
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Donations make a real difference: Donate time or money!
- Jul 14 2021
- EPFH
Every dollar donated and every minute spent volunteering makes a real difference in the lives of those facing hunger. We are so grateful for the unwavering work of our Hunger Warriors, and fo...
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Helping Our Neighbors
- Jul 12 2021
- EPFH
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger is here to help our neighbors through tough times. Help us to make sure even more families have food on the table. Sponsor food for a family for the whole year. htt...
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Thank You Get Shift Done and El Paso Community Foundation
- Jul 03 2021
- EPFH
A heartfelt Thank You to Get Shift Done for the great work done. Our partnership with you has been vital to our operation and community success. And a special thank you to El Paso Communit...
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Weekend Distribution Schedule
- Jul 02 2021
- EPFH
Saturday 7/3 7:30a - 9:30a Ysleta Lutheran Mission 301 S Schutz, El Paso, TX 79907 9a - 2p Katie's Pantry 4801 Sun Valley, El Paso, TX 79924
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Our Social Workers can help you!
- Jul 01 2021
- EPFH
Our social workers at El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank can help you apply for SNAP. Call us to schedule an appointment. 915-298-0353.
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Making Sure Kids Have the Food They Need
- Jun 30 2021
- EPFH
This is a difficult time for so many, but kids shouldn't have the added stress of worrying where their next meal will come from. El Pasoans Fighting Hunger helps make sure kids have the food ...
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Primary Distribution Sites
- Jun 29 2021
- EPFH
Fast service and nutritious food for those who need it! ¡Servicio rápido y comida nutritiva para quienes lo necesitan! #FeedingElPaso #HungerWarriors (https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/f...
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Beat the Friday Rush!
- Jun 28 2021
- EPFH
Beat the Friday rush! If you need food assistance, visit the food bank during the week and get some nutritious food for your family. Best days to come, are Mondays and Tuesdays.
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Thank You Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Foundation
- Jun 28 2021
- EPFH
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger would like to thank the Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Foundation @HuntFamilyFdn for their investment in El Paso families and their commitment to improving the quality...
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Volunteers Needed
- Jun 28 2021
- EPFH
Come volunteer with us and help the community. We need volunteers to help re-package pet food Wednesday, June 30, 2021, from 9am - 12 noon at the food bank, 9541 Plaza Circle.
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El Pasoans Fighting Hunger and city Department of Health Offer Information and COVID-19 vaccines
- Jun 10 2021
- EPFH
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger and the city of El Paso Department of Public Health will host a Community & Health Resource Fair on Monday, June 14, 2021 from 10 am – 1 pm at the food ban...
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Mobile Distributions June 7, 2021
- Jun 07 2021
- EPFH
EPFH Distributions June 7, 2021 Distribution Partner Address Monday 7/7 8am - 3pm Holy Spirit Catholic Church 14600 Horizon Blvd, Horizon, TX 8a-5p El Pasoans ...
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Volunteer and help our community
- Jun 03 2021
- EPFH
Every minute spent volunteering makes a real difference in the lives of those facing hunger. We are so grateful for the unwavering work of our Hunger Warriors, (like Manuel Herrera at Nolan R...
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El Pasoans Fighting Hunger recruiting Hunger Warriors
- Jun 02 2021
- EPFH
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank and Texas Service Corps Equal Hearts AmeriCorps is recruiting twenty-five individuals to serve as AmeriCorps members at the food bank to assist in reducin...
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The Food Bank can help!
- Jun 01 2021
- EPFH
If you are struggling to put food on your table we can help! Visit the food bank at, 9541 Plaza Circle. Also check out other mobile pantry locations: https://elpasoansfightinghunger.org/news ...
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Vote for Us -- Best of El Paso Non-profit
- May 31 2021
- EPFH
Please vote for us as the best non-profit serving El Paso! The Best of El Paso awards contest has returned, and we need your help to take 1st place as the best non-profit. Please go to bestof...
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Meet our distribution coordinators - Nolan Richardson Recreation Center
- May 30 2021
- EPFH
Meet Brianna Escobar, Miriam Rodriguez and Pedro Pimentel with Get Shift Done who coordinate food distribution at Nolan Richardson Recreation Center in the northeast.
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Whataburger donation will provide 175,000 meals to our neighbors
- May 29 2021
- EPFH
A BIG THANK YOU! to the staff and management of Whataburger for the wonderful lunch and generous donation they delivered to the food bank. Your gift will help the food bank provide meals to 1...
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Whataburger Treats Staff and Volunteers
- May 28 2021
- EPFH
Volunteers, Texas National Guard and staff totally enjoyed their meal from Whataburger and welcomed the tasty treat. Thank you Whataburger.
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Partnering with Nourishing Neighbors to feed our children
- May 27 2021
- EPFH
Children should spend the summer months enjoying fresh air and sunshine, without the gnawing feeling of an empty stomach. We’re doing our best to make sure kids in our community can enjoy the...
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Thank you volunteers from Whataburger
- May 27 2021
- EPFH
Thank you volunteers from Whataburger for coming to help us process vegetables in our warehouse. #WHATABURGER (https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/whataburger?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZUbzjnwNg0wA_...
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World Central Kitchen & El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank Team-up
- May 26 2021
- EPFH
WCK and EPFH are working together to provide a special meal to the recipients of the food bank’s home delivery program. EPFH’s Home Delivery recipients received a meal prepared by local El Pa...
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World Central Kitchen & El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank Team-up
- May 26 2021
- EPFH
WCK and EPFH are working together to provide a special meal to the recipients of the food bank’s home delivery program. EPFH’s Home Delivery recipients received a meal prepared by local El Pa...
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Vote for Us -- Best of El Paso Non-profit
- May 26 2021
- EPFH
Please vote for us as the best non-profit serving El Paso! The Best of El Paso awards contest has returned, and we need your help to take 1st place as the best non-profit. Please go to bestof...
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Memorial Day Closures
- May 26 2021
- EPFH
In observance of Memorial Day all the food distribution sites will be CLOSED.
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Sponsor food for a family
- May 26 2021
- EPFH
“I want my kids to know that we will do anything for them. I don’t want them to see us struggling. This helps a lot." Sponsor food for a family for the whole year. https://bit.ly/2PrYjPf (htt...
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El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank is here for all those who need food assistance.
- May 25 2021
- EPFH
To everyone unsure of where their next paycheck is coming from, or how they will be able to put food on the table – El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank is here for you. Here is how you can g...
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Thank You Texas National Guard
- May 24 2021
- EPFH
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank is so grateful for the work and service of the Texas National Guard at the food bank and several of our sites across the Borderland. At the food bank d...
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Vote for Us -- Best of El Paso Non-profit
- May 24 2021
- EPFH
Please vote for us as the best non-profit serving El Paso! The Best of El Paso awards contest has returned, and we need your help to take 1st place as the best non-profit. Please go to bestof...
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FOOD FARMacy serving community
- May 09 2021
- EPFH
Construction is complete for the new Food FARMacy. This program is currently offering CSFP seniors an opportunity to shop for food in a store like setting. The Commodity Supplemental Food ...
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Sponsor food for a family
- May 07 2021
- EPFH
“I want my kids to know that we will do anything for them. I don’t want them to see us struggling. This helps a lot." Sponsor food for a family for the whole year. https://bit.ly/2PrYjPf (htt...
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Support HB 2641 and SB 1914
- May 06 2021
- EPFH
Hungry Texans shouldn’t be disqualified from accessing #SNAP for owning a vehicle. Use this link to tell the #TXLegislature to support HB 2641 and SB 1914 to reduce hunger https://form.jotfor...
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Vote for Us! Best of El Paso
- May 05 2021
- EPFH
Please vote for us as the best Food Bank serving El Paso! The Best of El Paso awards contest has returned, and we need your help to take 1st place as the best non-profit. Please go to bestofe...
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Come volunteer with us.
- May 05 2021
- EPFH
With more families relying on food banks, the need for volunteers is greater than ever before. You can make a difference by volunteering to help get food to your neighbors facing hunger. http...
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Everyone needs help at some time
- May 05 2021
- EPFH
COVID-19 reminds us that anyone, at any time, in any circumstance, may need a little extra help keeping food on the table. Your gift will help us make sure our neighbors have the food they ne...
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Mobile Distributions for the week of May 3, 2021
- May 03 2021
- EPFH
Please click on the Download Attachment Link to download the list in PDF format.
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Get Shift Done for El Paso and El Pasoans Fighting Hunger mark one-year anniversary
- Apr 16 2021
- EPFH
It all started on April 4, 2020, a little more than a year ago when the El Paso Community Foundation joined with the Get Shift Done initiative of northern Dallas to create Get Shift Done for ...
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Volunteer of the Month: Jose Cabrera
- Apr 08 2021
- EPFH
Congratulations Jose Cabrera, March 2021 Volunteer of the Month! #VolunteerOfTheMonth #HungerWarrior #FeedingElPaso https://youtu.be/Q3yhU6euJJo (https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/volunteer...
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We Stick Together
- Apr 08 2021
- EPFH
The pandemic has made things painful. It’s been a hard experience, but we stick together. Even though our community continues to experience hunger, we will be here to help our neighbors. Spon...
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Albertsons Foundation gives food bank donation
- Apr 08 2021
- EPFH
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger received a very generous donation from the Albertsons Foundation this morning. The gift will help provide 350,000 meals to our neighbors in need of food assistan...
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EPFH receives donation from BoothActive and DesertShot
- Apr 08 2021
- EPFH
A GREAT BIG shout out to Timo and D’jamila Schwegmann from DesertShot, Inc. for their beautiful donation of a new backdrop and selfie station design. Thank you BoothActive and DesertShot for ...
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Volunteer Appreciation Week
- Apr 08 2021
- EPFH
Join us for National Volunteer Appreciation Week! RSVP to volunteer @ www.EPFHFB.org/Volunteer (http://www.EPFHFB.org/Volunteer) #EPFiesta2021 #ThankYouElPaso #HungerWarrior
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Let us help you sign-up for SNAP
- Apr 08 2021
- EPFH
Our social workers can help you apply for SNAP. Call us at: 915-298-0353.
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Volunteer and Advocate: Be a Hunger Warrior
- Apr 07 2021
- EPFH
Take action, have fun, serve the community. Be an advocate for hunger relief. Volunteers need to be in good health and a minimum of 16 years old. EPFH has implemented a health and ...
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Sponsor a Child
- Apr 05 2021
- EPFH
1 in 5 kids in the Borderland may be at risk of facing hunger this year, but El Pasoans Fighting Hunger has a plan to help feed kids at school, or learning from home. You can help them by spo...
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Interfaith religious leaders offer blessing to food bank
- Apr 05 2021
- EPFH
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank along with interfaith leaders, supporters, staff and volunteers gathered for a blessing of the food bank and the new FOOD FARMacy opening in April. The Mo...
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Mobile Food Distribution Sites
- Apr 05 2021
- EPFH
Get all the information at: https://elpasoansfightinghunger.org/ (https://elpasoansfightinghunger.org/)
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Helping Our Neighbors
- Apr 05 2021
- EPFH
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger is here to help our neighbors through tough times. Help us to make sure even more families have food on the table. Sponsor food for a family for the whole year. htt...
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Mobile Distributions for the week of March 29, 2021
- Mar 29 2021
- EPFH
Please note that some food distribution sites will be closed in observance of Good Friday and Easter weekend.
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Let's Talk About It
- Mar 05 2021
- EPFH
Right now, 1 in 6 people in this country, including 1 in 4 kids, face hunger. In other words, we’re in a full-blown hunger crisis. Speak up with @hunger: Call your Senators at 1-800-861-1943 ...
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Let's Talk About It
- Mar 04 2021
- EPFH
Far too many of our neighbors need help w/food. It’s as simple as that. Take action with @hunger: Call your Senators at 1-800-861-1943 & urge them to pass #COVIDRelief (https://www.facebook.c...
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Volunteers must wear face masks!
- Mar 04 2021
- EPFH
"We are so excited to have you volunteer with El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank! Please remember, you will still need to wear your face masks! Sign up to volunteer at www.ElPasoansFighting...
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Be and El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Advocate!
- Feb 22 2021
- EPFH
WE NEED YOU! Too many people go to bed hungry in our community, and far more struggle with economic insecurity. In Texas, 1 in 7 adults and 1 in 5 children experience food insecurity. B...
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Take the Fast Lane - Save time in line by updating your household information
- Feb 19 2021
- EPFH
If you are a registered client of the food bank and have a bar code you can take the Fast Lane and shorten wait times in line. Call us Saturday February 27th between 8:30 to 2:00 pm to upd...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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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
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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. #...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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. ...
Read MoreEl 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.
Read MoreThank 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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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- 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...
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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....
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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%...
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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...
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Labor Day Closures
- Sep 04 2020
- staff
All food distribution sites will be closed Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day.
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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.*** ***...
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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...
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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. ...
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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-...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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/...
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The 2020 Census - There's a lot at stake
- Mar 12 2020
- 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 peop...
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Celebrate National School Lunch Week October 14-18
- Oct 16 2019
- 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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Healthy Over Hungry: The Hospitals of Providence and Tenet Healthcare Cereal Drive
- May 20 2019
- Staff
Healthy Over Hungry Cereal Drive The Hospitals of Providence are partnering up once again with Tenet Healthcare for the annual "Healthy Over Hungry" national cereal drive, June 7-14, 2019....
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27th Annual Stamp Out Hunger
- May 10 2019
- Staff
Give to the letter carriers’ national food drive Saturday On Monday, postal carriers left blue plastic, non-recyclable bags in our mailboxes to announce the annual National Associati...
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Salvation Army brings kitchen to feed migrants
- May 06 2019
- David Crowder, El Paso Inc.
With thousands of Central American migrants arriving in El Paso, the Salvation Army has set up a field kitchen to feed them at a new migrant center opened by Ruben Garcia and Annunciation ...
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Companies and The Burkitt Foundation Come Together to Donate Trucks to El Pasoans Fighting Hunger
- Nov 13 2018
- Staff
This generous gift strengthens the Food Bank’s fleet of dependable vehicles that can rescue surplus food from our generous food donors at grocery stores, farmers and dairies and deliver it to...
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Mothers Build Friendships While Giving Back
- Sep 25 2018
- Staff
It’s a group of ten women who all gather together on a Wednesday morning. They’re eager to be put to work, ready to pack boxes, sort through food and laugh as they catch up about how their we...
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Tune into El Pasoans Fighting Hunger's First Ever Radiothon with Mattress FIrm & iHeart Media
- Feb 27 2018
- Staff
Mattress Firm and iHeart Media will host the first ever radiothon for El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank on Friday, March 2. The all-day radio event will air on 96.3 KHEY Country, Sunny ...
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14th Annual Empty Bowls Event
- Feb 20 2018
- Staff
14th Annual Empty Bowls Event is a grass roots effort to bring awareness to hunger in our community and to raise funds for El Pasoans Fighting Hunger to continue serving 91,000 food insecure ...
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Artspace Lofts Mobile Pantry Feeds Working Families
- Feb 19 2018
- Staff
The mobile food pantry and health fair for the Roderick Artspace Lofts in Downtown El Paso helped feed over 70 families in the nearby area. "We came here today for food and resources," Elizab...
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Hunger Action Month: Food Bank Asks El Paso to Take Action
- Aug 30 2017
- Brianna Hernandez
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger at Hotel Indigo (Kendra Scott Fashion Show)
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Feeding Hope! Summer 2017 Newsletter
- Aug 09 2017
- Brianna Hernandez
A note from Victor In just a few short years, we have been able to increase our good distribution significantly. In 2016, we distributed 11 million pounds of food or 9,166,600 meals, and i...
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Plastic Molding Technology Contributes $50,000 to Food Bank
- Jun 08 2017
- Brianna Hernandez
Plastic Molding Technology (PMT) Inc. presented El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank with a $50,000 cumulative gift, on behalf of CEO and Owner Charles Sholtis and Training & Development Coor...
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25th Annual Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger Collects Over 150,000 Pounds of Food
- May 13 2017
- Brianna Hernandez
The 25th annual letter carriers’ food drive, Stamp Out Hunger, collected 153,249 pounds of food. The National Association of Letter Carriers’ (NALC), helped give back to communities by encour...
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Tin Man Unveils a Heart For Food: Growler Proceeds Benefit El Pasoans Fighting Hunger
- May 11 2017
- Brianna Hernandez
Tin Man calls attention to our community with all proceeds from a one-of-a-kind growler benefiting El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank. The announcement was made at Tin Man Montecillo 4935 N...
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Food Rescue Month: Burkitt Foundation Grants $20,000 for 11 Pantries to Receive Refrigerators
- Apr 20 2017
- Brianna Hernandez
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank (EPFH) received a $20,000 grant to purchase refrigerators for partner pantries to store and distribute produce. The grant was part of a larger grant of $1...
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El Pasoans Fighting Hunger is in Luck this St. Patrick's Day!
- Mar 17 2017
- Brianna Hernandez
Thanks to the generosity of grocery shoppers at Albertsons and the Albertsons Companies Foundation, a $100,000 check and 6 tons of food was donated to the Food Bank. Community leaders suc...
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Walmart Foundation Truck Dedication
- Jul 11 2016
- Staff
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger (EPFH) Food Bank will now reach more adults and children in need, thanks to a generous grant awarded through the Walmart Foundation. As a result of this grant, the ...
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