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Stewardship in the Wild 24 Aug 2013 | 03:37 am
At this Sunday’s Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival, we are unveiling new gifts to let our generous donors know how much we appreciate their support. Our gear was created specifically with fans o...
You helped us raise more than 600,000 meals this summer. 16 Aug 2013 | 06:04 pm
Thank you for making our Summer Meals That Matter campaign a success. We began the summer with a goal of raising 500,000 meals, but you helped us blow that goal out of the water. At the beginning ...
Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival Promises a Welcome Break From the Heat 12 Aug 2013 | 06:21 pm
Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival One of the best ways to beat the summer heat is by chowing down on spicy foods. At the 23rd Annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival on Sunday, August 25 from ...
Volunteer Theme Day: Now A Monthly Attraction 24 Jul 2013 | 07:37 pm
In February we debuted Volun-tine’s Day, our first themed volunteer shift to spice things up a bit in Product Recovery. When we brought theme night back in June, our volunteers told us they enjoyed dr...
SolarWinds Will Match Your Gift to the Summer Meals That Matter Campaign 23 Jul 2013 | 08:15 pm
Because of you, we’ve reached the 500,000 meal goal for the Summer Meals That Matter campaign! Thank you for your support. Will you help us take a page from the Amplify Austin fundraising campaign...
4 Tips to Protect Yourself From SNAP (Food Stamp) Scams 17 Jul 2013 | 03:00 am
We recently received information from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) that individuals applying for federal benefits are increasingly targeted for scams. Here’s what you need t...
KEYE Randalls “Food For Families” drive starts this week 16 Jul 2013 | 01:07 am
Each summer, our friends at KEYE and Randalls join forces to help us provide meals during our high-demand season. Now through Friday, July 26 making a gift to the Capital Area Food Bank is as easy ...
Disney-Inspired Lunch by Chef Bull Kicks Off Summer Meals Program 13 Jul 2013 | 12:41 am
In the final scenes of the Disney movie Ratatouille, food critic Anton Ego understands Chef Gusteau’s motto “anyone can cook.” Not everyone has great talent, but great talent can come from anywhere. T...
New CHOICES Class Empowers Savvy Shoppers 11 Jul 2013 | 08:22 pm
Capital Area Food Bank Nutrition Educator, Mary Agnew Takes CHOICES students on a grocery store tour. Choosing nutritious foods isn’t as easy as it sounds, especially when you’re shopping on a lim...
Goldwasser Realty’s Rock N Restock concert raises funds for Summer Meals That Matter 11 Jul 2013 | 01:52 am
What started as an appreciation party for Goldwasser Realty clients has turned into one of the most anticipated private concert events of the summer. Those in the know look forward to the ticket s...
