San Antonio Food Bank

Hey San Antonio! ?? Turkey Trot is next week! ?? We invite you to join the fun on Thanksgiving morning to celebrate 15 years of making strides against hunger. Sign up today at safoodbank.org/turkeytrot ??

It's hunting season! ?? Did you know you can donate your legally tagged, field-dressed wild game to our advanced processing facility to prepare for food distribution to the community? Our Hunters for the Hungry program invites you to learn more at safoodbank.org/hunters ??

Make this holiday season stress-free and meaningful by ordering our heat-and-serve holiday meals! These delicious, fully cooked meals are ready to enjoy with your family and loved ones—no prep, no hassle. Reserve your holiday meal today ?? https://lnkd.in/g2c9KN9v ??

#Throwback to 15 years ago!??Did you know our beloved Turkey Trot 5K started as “The Great Turkey Challenge”? ?? Back then, less than 1,500 runners hit the streets to trot before their turkey feasts. ? Fast forward 15 years, and we’re now expecting over 6,000 trotters to lace up and take over the same streets for this year’s Quince A?os of Turkey Trot! ?? It’s amazing to see how far we’ve come, and we couldn’t have done it without YOU—our incredible community. ? Celebrate with us next week by signing up today ?? ?? https://lnkd.in/gwX9YKQC

Help us reach 4 million pounds of food this November with Food4SA! ?? We’ve teamed up with News4SA, H-E-B, the San Antonio Express-News, Hits 105.3, and SSFCU to fight hunger in our community. Here's how you can help ?? ??? Fill Food4SA bags delivered via the San Antonio Express-News (or any bag), and drop off your food donations at H-E-B, SSFCU branches, or the San Antonio Food Bank. ?? Visit any area H-E-B Plus stores on Saturday, November 23, and donate a turkey while shopping for your next grocery trip! ??Want to go further? Start a Food & Fund Drive with friends and family to make an even bigger impact! ?? Together, we can ensure no family goes hungry. Learn more ?? safoodbank.org/food4sa

At this time of year, we often hear about the “season of giving” and the “spirit of the season.” But for many neighbors in our community, it is a season of need. The San Antonio Food Bank provides food for more than 100,000 individuals each week across a 29-county area, with seniors making up 33% of those we assist. Monica, a successful welder for 17 years, recently faced unexpected hardship. After the tragic loss of her daughter, she became the sole caretaker of her daughter’s son. Retired and living on a fixed income, this unexpected turn of events has created a season of need for her family. “I worked hard all my life, but now, with another mouth to feed, money is tight. I’ve never asked for assistance before, but the Food Bank was there for me.” Hunger knows no boundaries — it affects people of all ages and backgrounds. Many neighbors we serve are hardworking seniors like Monica, facing tough times despite best efforts and years of stability and self-sufficiency. Help us set the table for families this Thanksgiving by donating today. $1 provides 7 meals ?? safoodbank.org/donate

A huge thank you to Valero! ?? Yesterday, our friends at Valero came together again for the annual Stuff the Truck event, bringing in generous food and monetary donations totaling over 60,000 meals to help neighbors in need this season. ?? We are beyond grateful for Valero's philanthropy and dedication to our mission, time and time again.

Through the FoodShare program, #Starbucks works with food banks like ours to divert food from landfills, provide meals to communities in need and raise awareness on the issue of hunger. A recent FoodShare Capacity Building Grant helps support our drivers and team to rescue more food for Southwest Texans. Thank you for #FightingHunger and #FeedingHope.

Planning your next grocery trip? Visit us for our upcoming Turkey Collection Saturday’s! Together with our Food4SA partners, News 4 San Antonio, H-E-B, San Antonio Express-News, and Hits 105.3 San Antonio, we'll be stationed at H-E-B's all over San Antonio collecting turkeys for families in need! ?? ?? Find us at these H-E-B locations: 11/16: H-E-B SA49 11/23: ALL area H-E-B Plus Stores Hope to see you there!

???? This #VeteransDay, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country, including the incredible veterans on our team. Today, we had the privilege of sharing breakfast with these heroes, whose dedication doesn’t end with their service—they continue to make a difference every day, helping feed our community. ???? Unfortunately, Veterans and military families account for 17% of our clients served. Help us promote a cycle of service by making a donation honoring veterans and active military members today. ?? safoodbank.org/donate