Boeing employees help the San Antonio Food bank during an earlier distribution event.

San Antonio Food Bank holding drive-thru distribution this Saturday for Easter holiday

The nonprofit will work with aerospace giant to aid more than 600 households. Pre-registration is recommended for those seeking food.

by Samara GerstleApril 3, 2026April 3, 2026

The nonprofit will work with aerospace giant to aid more than 600 households. Pre-registration is recommended for those seeking food.

Chef Geronimo Lopez is taking a new role with the San Antonio Food Bank.

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Chef Geronimo Lopez leaving Hotel Emma for San Antonio Food Bank

Lopez, who also ran Pearl restaurant Botika, will serve as vice president of culinary operations for the hunger-fighting nonprofit.

by Katherine Stinson January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias will perform a benefit show on Christmas.

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Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias books free show for those who donate food

The standup comedian will perform on Christmas at the Tobin Center for fans who donate that day to the San Antonio Food Bank.

by Sanford Nowlin December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

Sari-Sari was one of three San Antonio businesses or nonprofits that received development dollars this week.

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Three San Antonio food projects win funding from Texas nonprofit

Sari-Sari Market, Texas Bean Freak and the San Antonio Food Bank all received funding from the Texas Food & Wine Alliance.

by Katherine Stinson December 12, 2025December 12, 2025

San Antonio Food Bank volunteers assist with a distribution.

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San Antonio Food Bank sharing record 4 million pounds of produce

The nonprofit credited local grocer H-E-B and its produce vendors for the record donations.

By Samara GerstleDecember 10, 2025December 10, 2025

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Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias benefit show collects ‘historic’ amount of food for San Antonio Food Bank

The standup comedian gathered more than 16,000 pounds of food for the nonprofit.

by Stephanie Koithan November 3, 2025November 3, 2025

Volunteers unload pallets at a San Antonio Food Bank distribution.

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SNAP benefits to restart at reduced rate, but it will be days before San Antonio residents see them

Local residents could be waiting until Monday before their state-issued Lone Star Cards are replenished.

by Sanford Nowlin November 3, 2025November 3, 2025

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

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3.5 million Texans will see food assistance halted if government shutdown continues

Texas officials say food stamp benefits, which go to 1.7 million children, would not be distributed in November under an extended shutdown.

by Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune October 17, 2025October 17, 2025

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San Antonio Food Bank teams with PetSmart Charities to help feed pets of food-insecure families

Some 50 million Americans relied on food banks in 2024, the highest number in the past decade.

By Malaki LinggSeptember 30, 2025

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San Antonio Food Bank warns food stamp cuts in Senate version of budget bill would decimate local families

The proposal also would be ‘catastrophic’ to local aid organizations, who can’t make up for the lost federal funding, CEO Eric Cooper said.

by Sanford Nowlin June 13, 2025July 16, 2025

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Republicans’ proposed cuts to food stamps would slash benefits to 1 in 5 Texas kids

In parts of San Antonio, roughly 30% of children rely on federal nutrition assistance, a study also shows.

by Sanford Nowlin May 15, 2025August 5, 2025

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As GOP looks to cut food stamps, Trump has already slashed $11 million in food aid for Texans

The recent cut yanked $3.1 million in federal help from the San Antonio Food Bank ahead of its busiest period.

by Sanford Nowlin May 2, 2025June 13, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio Burger Week is back for its seventh annual installment, which raises money to fight hunger

The event runs Friday, April 18, through Saturday, April 27, and benefits the San Antonio Food Bank.

by Katherine Stinson April 16, 2025June 30, 2025

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Trump food-program cuts will slash San Antonio Food bank’s budget by $3 million

The White House’s action will cut 20% from the local nonprofit’s total budget for food purchases.

by Sanford Nowlin March 17, 2025May 15, 2025

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San Antonio Food Bank expects local hunger to rise due to tariffs, federal layoffs

CEO Eric Cooper also warned tariffs on Mexican goods will cut into food donations on which the nonprofit depends.

by Sanford Nowlin March 7, 2025May 15, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio Beer festival moving to Hemisfair, taking Oktoberfest theme for 2025

German food and activities will be a big part of this year’s installment. As in years past, it benefits the San Antonio Food Bank.

by Travis E. Poling March 5, 2025August 5, 2025

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Climate change increasing food insecurity in San Antonio, other places, HHS official warns

People already unable to afford nutritious food will feel the worst impact, said HHS’s assistant secretary.

by Sanford Nowlin September 10, 2024May 2, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio Burger Week’s specialty sandos are varied, but peppery heat is a running theme

At least 30 restaurants are participating in Burger Week, which runs June 14-24 and raises money for the SA Food Bank.

by Travis E. Poling June 12, 2024July 24, 2025

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H-E-B Chairman Charles Butt makes $20 million personal donation to Texas food banks

The summer break can be significantly harder for families in need, since many children rely on school meal programs for breakfast and lunch.

by Nina Rangel June 7, 2024July 8, 2025