“In an effort to raise funds for the Corpus Christi Food Bank, Mr. Fancy Pants Car Wash at their 5329 South Staples Street location is hosting a fundraiser for the Food Bank of Corpus Christi through the end of this year. Mr. Fancy Pants Car Wash will donate $3.00 to the Food Bank of Corpus Christi from every $10.00 car wash purchased using the code “2011″.  It’s easy, just touch  [ Read More ]

  KRIS Communications will be hosting the “Season Of Hope” food drive from October 21, 2011 through December 21, 2011, and will have various food drop off locations. The donations will help stock up the Food Bank of Corpus Christi to help fight hunger in the Coastal Bend area by providing food and personal care products to various charities and service agencies in 11 counties, which include Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Wells, Kenedy,  [ Read More ]

  CHILDREN LIVING IN POVERTY Did you know? The problem of the childhood hunger is not simply a moral issue. Scientific evidence suggests that hungry children are less likely to become productive citizens. Proper nutrition is vital to the growth and development of children, particularly for low income children. Effects of poor nutrition include: Behavioral problems, short attention span; low energy levels, early onset Type II diabetes and obesity. FACTS:  [ Read More ]