Noche de Estrellas Shines Bright!

• Oct 03 2024
• EPFH

The second annual Noche de Estrellas, hosted by El Pasoans Fighting Hunger, was an overwhelming success, leaving everyone who attended with lasting memories of unity, joy, and giving back. He...

EPFH Joins Statewide Effort to Prioritize "Food Is Medicine" Solutions.

• Oct 03 2024
• EPFH

El Pasoans Fighting Hunger proudly stands with the Feeding Texas network of 20 food banks and over 70 partner organizations to announce our commitment to advancing "Food Is Medicine" (FIM) so...

Commissioners Court makes September Hunger Action Month.

• Sep 09 2024
• EPFH

El Pasoans Fighting Hunger (EPFH) proudly marked the beginning of Hunger Action Month today as the El Paso County State of Texas passed a resolution naming September as the official month to ...

​The inaugural Spark! Training Program Graduation

• Aug 07 2024
• Lonnie Valencia

15 students graduated from the Spark! Training Program, an initiative by El Pasoans Fighting Hunger, during an emotional and uplifting ceremony on Friday, August 2nd. The event marked the...

A Powerful Partnership with Marathon Petroleum

• Jun 11 2024
• Lonnie Valencia

In the ongoing battle against hunger in El Paso, El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank has forged a crucial partnership with Marathon Petroleum Corporation’s (MPC) El Paso refinery. Since 2021...

New Facility Secured: 14.7 Acres to Support Underserved West Side of El Paso

• Apr 25 2024
• EPFH

El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank has acquired 14.7 acres of land for a new West El Paso food distribution and operations center. The new facility will make emergency food and other key se...

Distributing Over 106 Million Pounds of Food in 2023

• Apr 12 2024
• EPFH

El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank, the leader in hunger relief in the El Paso region, distributed 106,183,912 pounds of food last year, 12 million pounds more than in 2022. This staggering...

Vote with Us!

• Mar 04 2024
• EPFH

On March 5th, all are welcome to vote on Election Day at El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank. Recognizing the importance of amplifying everyone’s voice, we offer voting opportunities to thos...

Bishop Mark Seitz Leads Ash Wednesday Services at EPFH

• Feb 13 2024
• EPFH

El Pasoans Fighting Hunger is pleased to announce that Bishop Mark J. Seitz of the Catholic Diocese of El Paso will lead an Ash Wednesday service at El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank on We...

78th on Forbes "America's Top 100 Charities" 2023

• Dec 28 2023
• EPFH

El Pasoans Fighting Hunger proudly announces its placement on Forbes' esteemed Top 100 Charities list for the second consecutive year. Being 78th on the list not only highlights our organizat...

Nov 7th, Vote with us!

• Nov 01 2023
• EPFH

On November 7, our neighbors can vote on Election Day here at El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank. Recognizing the importance of amplifying everyone’s voice, we offer voting opportunities to...

How We Can Help During The Pending Government Shutdown

• Sep 27 2023
• Lonnie Valencia

Government employees often face unique challenges due to a looming government shutdown and financial uncertainty. The prospect of delayed paychecks or furloughs can be daunting, leading to fi...

UTEP Study - Root Causes of Poverty

• May 22 2023
• EPFH

The research report "Evidence-Based Planning to Address Injustices: Using Research to Identify the Root Causes of Poverty and Build Food Security Equity in El Paso" is the result of the Foo...

Mercado Canopy Ribbon Cutting

• Jan 28 2023
• Lonnie Valencia

Shading the Future Since implementing our Mercado during the height of the pandemic, we’ve been handing out food literally out in the open. We’ve tried to keep our volunteers, client...

SNAP - Car Value Bipartisan Bill

• Jan 17 2023
• EPFH

Bipartisan Bill Would Modernize the SNAP Vehicle Asset Test Car values have increased due to inflation, forcing hungry families off SNAP. TEXAS – With the 88th Texas legislative session...

Egg prices exploded 60% higher last year.

• Jan 13 2023
• EPFH

According to CNN Eggs, milk, butter, flour … if you were making pancakes last year, it would have cost you. Food prices surged in 2022. Grocery prices remain stubbornly high (and nearly...

Weekly Distribution List- For the week of 10/03/22

• Oct 04 2022
• EPFH

Weekly Distribution List- For the week of 10/03/22 Download the attached file for the list of distribution sites for this week.

White House Conference on Hunger, Health and Nutrition

• Sep 23 2022
• EPFH

Joined @FeedingAmerica to learn from people facing hunger across the country, including here in the borderland. It’s clear: Anti-hunger policies must prioritize the dignity and agency of the ...

American Food Prices Still on the Rise

• Sep 14 2022
• EPFH

According to CNN Business, grocery prices jumped 13.5% and restaurant menu prices increased by 8%. Here in the borderland, we are no exception. The more you are impacted by inflation with hi...

How your vehicle is keeping you from Snap Benefits

• Sep 08 2022
• EPFH

In the Op-Ed section of El Paso Matters, Sen. Cesar J. Blanco points out a Texas rule made in 2001 that prohibits SNAP benefits based on the value of a person's vehicle being worth more than ...

September Hunger Action Month

• Sep 02 2022
• EPFH

September is Hunger Action Month! DONATE What Is Hunger Action Month? It is a month when people all over the nation mobilize and take action in the fight against hunger. El Pasoans ...

Weekly Distribution List- For the week of 08/30/22

• Aug 30 2022
• EPFH

Weekly Distribution List- For the week of 08/29 Download the attached file for the list of distribution sites for this week.

KTSM - Coverage of Food Farmacy Closure

• Aug 26 2022
• EPFH

KFOX14 Coverage of Food FARMacy Clousure

• Aug 24 2022
• EPFH

Food FARMacy Closure

• Aug 23 2022
• Lonnie Valencia

Unfortunately, due to challenging times, we cannot sustain the operation of the Food FARMacy. The Food FARMacy program provided food to low-income seniors in a grocery store-like set...

El Pasoans Fighting Hunger 2022 Winter Newsletter

• Jan 18 2022
• EPFH

The Challenge Continues Both 2020 and 2021 were years of high levels of need in our community. El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank, met the challenge both years by distributin...

Feeding Hope Newsletter - Jan 2021

• Jan 15 2021
• EPFH

2020: A Year in Review We were privileged to help feed families this past year. Click to download the Newsletter in PDF Format.

Feeding Hope Newsletter - Aug 2020

• Aug 15 2020
• EPFH

El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Reaches $1M Goal Click to download the Newsletter in PDF Format.

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...