Feeding Texas

When faith meets practice, we can help our neighbors prosper. That's why Pastor Bill Stubblefield works to keep his West Texas neighbors fed with the South Plains Food Bank. Through the Difference Maker’s Fellowship, Pastor Stubblefield has witnessed the impact of hunger in his community – and how the spirit of partnership can guide us in times of hardship.

From the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, read Pastor Stubblefield’s thoughts on the importance of keeping our neighbors fed at https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/opinion/columns/2026/06/02/pastor-stubblefield-makes-west-texas-call-to-feed-our-neighbors/90315728007/

It's Healthy Texan Week! 🍎 Across the state, you’ll find healthcare providers, community organizations, schools, businesses and local governments coming together to promote health, wellness, and disease prevention for all Texans.

Feeding Texas is proud to celebrate with the Texas Association of Community Health Plans. Together, we’re pursuing exciting, innovative ways to help Texans stay healthy – like Medically Tailored Meals designed by registered dietitians to help manage chronic conditions. To learn more, read our full press release at https://www.feedingtexas.org/news/feeding-texas-celebrates-healthy-texan-week/

Effective today, Texas SNAP users won't be able to purchase candy or many sweetened drinks with their Lone Star card. Here are some helpful tips to help you navigate the recent SNAP purchase restrictions in Texas.

As you shop under these new changes, remember that:
🍰 You can still buy products used for cooking and baking that may be found in the candy aisle, like sprinkles or boxed cake mixes.
🥛Products containing milk or milk substitutes are still eligible regardless of sugar content.
🛒 Retailers are responsible for enforcing these changes. You will not be punished for accidentally using SNAP to buy restricted items.

For more information on these changes, you can visit www.hhs.texas.gov/services/food/snap-food-benefits/snap-purchase-restrictions.

🚨 Starting April 1, new SNAP purchase restrictions will be in effect in Texas! 🚨

Candy and most sweetened drinks will no longer be SNAP eligible. All candy, including nuts, fruit or raisins that have been candied, crystalized r coated with chocolate, yogurt or caramel, will be ineligible for SNAP purchases. Drinks containing more than 5 grams of added sugar or any amount of artificial sweetener will be ineligible for SNAP purchases. These changes will apply to all Texas SNAP recipients.

Learn about what these changes mean for the 3.5 million children, seniors, veterans and working families served by SNAP in Texas at www.feedingtexas.org/news/feeding-texas-outlines-important-snap-changes-starting-april-1/

🚨 New SNAP Purchase Restrictions are coming to Texas! 🚨

Starting April 1, you will no longer be able to purchase candy or sweetened drinks with your SNAP benefits. From what products are impacted to what this means for your shopping, here's everything you need to know about these new restrictions.👇

For more information, you can visit www.hhs.texas.gov/services/food/snap-food-benefits/snap-purchase-restrictions

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a $263 million food purchase that will help food banks provide fresh, nutritious foods to our communities.

By purchasing directly from American farmers and producers to help feed everyday Americans across our country, it's a win for all. This purchase includes protein-packed and staple pantry items like milk, dairy, legumes, and fruit, which are vital components of a healthy diet. Investments like these are critical in building hunger-free Texas.

Learn more at https://www.fns.usda.gov/newsroom/usda-0033.26

Curious if collaborative aggregation could work for your farm? Hear directly from farmers and aggregators about what it really takes and what to expect. Real talk, real examples, and practical insights for small-scale farmers exploring aggregation.
📅 On Thursday, February 26th at 5:30pm CST, we will be joined by amazing panelists from across the country:
🍅 Angel Mendez - Red Tomato, Rhode Island
🍆 Katie Nixon - The Kansas City Food Hub, Missouri
🥬 Sheri Howard - Seasonal Harvest LLC, Wisconsin
👉 Register for FREE here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CHNGNm0wTU2cUE7zRC3IbQ

🏆📈 They led Texas in this statewide math challenge! Davis Intermediate School students made math history by topping the charts in the Imagine Math challenge!

👀 Want to know how they did it? 👉 Click the link to read the full story:
https://bit.ly/49zhP1x

🎉 𝑮𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕 𝒋𝒐𝒃, 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔! 𝑾𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒔𝒐 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖! 🖤