We are pleased to announce that as our Search Committee continues its work in considering potential candidates for the position of President/CEO, an interim leader from within the organization has been appointed by our Board of Directors. Here is a statement sharing that news. The Southeast Texas Food Bank has temporarily elevated its Director of […]
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An Extraordinarily Inspirational End to 2020
During the season of year-end giving, philanthropist Mackenzie Scott has delivered a huge impact to Southeast Texas by choosing the Southeast Texas Food Bank as a recipient of one of her gifts during a distribution of more than $4.15 billion in philanthropic giving spread across 384 non-profit organizations across the nation. The Food Bank’s share […]
Mobile Pantry Vehicle Making Some School Tools Runs
Our recently purchased mobile pantry vehicle designed to help take food distributions into communities which struggle to establish traditional brick and mortar pantries or to sites where our standard trucks cannot travel is proving its versatility by doubling as a delivery vehicle for school supplies while our School Tools operation remains closed to teacher visitation […]
Delivering Hope for the Holidays
As usual at this time of year, we have been privileged to support many food distribution events focused on the holiday season. Thousands of families will have brighter holidays because of the food shared with them through these events. Unfortunately, the lines remain long in this COVID-affected year, but the food and supplies provided thanks […]
An Upcoming Transition for Us
Early in 2021, our President/CEO Dan Maher will be leaving to accept a similar position at another Feeding America network food bank, the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank in Virginia. Our Board of Directors has formed a Search Committee that is actively soliciting qualified applicants and reviewing potential candidates. “I originally came to Southeast Texas from […]
Jack-O Lantern Oranges
This is a great way to get the kids to eat nourishing fruit during the candy-laden Halloween season. They can even help cut up the apples and grapes with plastic knives and decide how they want their fancy orange to look! Cost: $8 Ingredients: 1 small apple, chopped 1⁄ 2 cup cantaloupe, halved 1 small kiwi, sliced 3 small navel oranges […]
Pumpkin Yogurt Delight
Let’s create a simple yet tasty dessert with pumpkin flavor! It’s filling and can be enjoyed at any time! Ingredients: 2 cups (or 3 – 5.3oz single-serve containers) Plain Greek Nonfat Yogurt 1/4 cup of sugar 1 tsp. vanilla dash of nutmeg 3/4 cup pumpkin mix 3 tablespoons whipped cream graham crackers dash of cinnamon […]
Crispy Potato Wedges
Everyone loves these ultra-crispy baked potato wedges! This recipe is easy and turns out perfectly every time. Make these potato wedges whenever the French fry craving strikes!Ingredients: 2 pounds Russet potatoes (6 small or 4 medium), scrubbed clean. Do not peel. 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder 1 teaspoon fine sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 […]
Fruit Pizza
This refreshing fruit dessert pizza recipe swaps classic cookie crust with a healthier watermelon crust. Topped with yogurt sauce and your favorite fruit, this fresh dessert can easily be doubled for a party or halved for every day.Ingredients: ½ cup low-fat plain yogurt 1 teaspoon honey ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large round slices watermelon […]
Cantaloupe Frenzy
A sweet, juicy slice of cantaloupe is refreshing any time of year. Like other melons, cantaloupe has a high water content (about 90 percent), but being packed with water doesn’t mean that this popular fruit lacks nutritional value. In fact, a cantaloupe is bursting with nutrients: It’s loaded with vitamin A (in the form of […]