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Food Bank volunteers distribute food to clients.

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San Antonio Food Bank to ramp up efforts after Trump says he won’t tap funds to cover food stamps

The halt could cut off $614 million in food aid to 3.5 million people in Texas, including 1.7 million children.

by Sanford Nowlin October 27, 2025October 27, 2025

The halt could cut off $614 million in food aid to 3.5 million people in Texas, including 1.7 million children.

San Antonio Food Bank CEO Eric Cooper (left) helps with a food distribution.

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San Antonio Food Bank wants to feed 50,000 seniors in need next month

The fundraising effort will take place throughout October and may extend through mid-November if necessary.

by Brandon Rodriguez October 7, 2023November 15, 2023

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San Antonio Food Bank CEO to lead 2024 Battle of Flowers Parade

The parade, themed ‘¡VIVA AMOR 2024!’ will take place April 26.

by Brandon Rodriguez October 3, 2023October 7, 2024

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After three-year hiatus, San Antonio Food Bank is reviving fashion-focused Runway fundraiser

The event marries fashion and philanthropy in the name of fighting hunger in San Antonio and the surrounding areas.

by Nina Rangel February 17, 2023May 3, 2025

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Philanthropist Harvey Najim funding three large San Antonio Food Bank holiday distributions

The distributions will take place in South, East and West Bexar County ahead of the holidays.

by Brandon Rodriguez December 7, 2022December 9, 2024

San Antonio Food Bank struggling to meet Thanksgiving demand, asking community for support

‘It’s shaping up to be the most expensive Thanksgiving in history,’ San Antonio Food Bank CEO Eric Cooper said.

by Nina Rangel November 18, 2022June 12, 2025

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San Antonio Food Bank honors four Hunger Fighters of the Year, including the San Antonio Current

by Nina Rangel November 30, 2021April 24, 2025

The San Antonio Food Bank is struggling to provide Thanksgiving meals. Here’s how you can help

by Nina Rangel November 19, 2021June 30, 2024

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San Antonio Food Bank provides 70,000 meals for kids via NCAA partnership

by Nina Rangel July 2, 2021August 3, 2023

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San Antonio Food Bank CEO Eric Cooper honored with prestigious John van Hengel Award

by Nina Rangel May 6, 2021August 17, 2023

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San Antonio company SA Flavor takes its Fiesta medals virtual with NFT valued at over $1 million

by Kelly Nelson April 15, 2021June 1, 2025

Texas food banks anticipate fresh food shortages after February freeze devastated produce sources

by Nina Rangel March 22, 2021April 12, 2024

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Actress Eva Longoria volunteers with San Antonio Food Bank following devastating winter storm

by Nina Rangel February 23, 2021June 5, 2022

San Antonio Food Bank will give brisket and sausage at final 2020 mega-distribution on Tuesday

Nina RangelDecember 21, 2020December 10, 2024

San Antonio Food Bank receives ‘Christmas miracle’ in the form of $19,000 in unclaimed property

Nina RangelDecember 18, 2020October 10, 2023

San Antonio Food Bank to hold largest holiday food distribution of 2020 at AT&T Center Tuesday

Nina RangelDecember 14, 2020April 19, 2024

San Antonio Food Bank receives 15,000 pounds of food from Feeding America partnership

Nina RangelSeptember 25, 2020August 3, 2023

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PechaKucha San Antonio Returns for Second Digital Edition of Long-Running Speaker Series

Steve HargisSeptember 2, 2020July 4, 2024

As Deer Hunting Season Draws Near, San Antonio Food Bank Asks for Donations of Venison

Nina RangelAugust 26, 2020August 3, 2023

San Antonio Food Bank Partners with Wells Fargo to Provide Meals as Federal Benefits Run Out

Nina RangelAugust 3, 2020August 17, 2023