“Harvest of Hope” Fund Raising Dinner Thursday, September 8, 2011 Click here to purchase a table or ticket. The biennial fundraising dinner is held to support and expand the Food Bank of Corpus Christi’s Kid’s Cafe and backpack programs, serving hundreds of area children. The event will be held at the Ortiz Center from 6pm to 9pm.  The entertainment for the evening will be by our guest speaker/humorist Jeanne Robertson. We will also be holding a  [ Read More ]

MOBILE FOOD PANTRY The Food Bank of Corpus Christi is proud to introduce the Mobile Food Pantry as its newest program. The Mobile Food Pantry is another way to meet the needs of Coastal Bend Area residents living in underserved communities in the 11 counties served by the Food Bank. FRESH PRODUCE PROGRAM The Board of Directors of the Food Bank is committed to offer not only food, but also  [ Read More ]

Healthy Families: A family approach to better health Healthy Families is an education and health monitoring community resource designed by Driscoll Children’s Health Plan to establish a home-based support network for families and friends. The Healthy Families Registry Team will provide families with personalized educational advice that aims to improve their health through the use of the email, cell phone and postcards. Families enroll in the Healthy Families Registry on  [ Read More ]

The Food Bank of Corpus Christi distributes food in bulk to incorporated 501C3 nonprofit organizations or churches that have a purpose or mission statement related to the care and feeding of the ill, needy, or minor children. The Food Bank has Food Pantries in or serving every zip code in Corpus Christi and has representation in most of the 11 rural counties that we serve. The clients may call the  [ Read More ]

HUNGER 101 Feed Your Mind–Courtesy of Feeding America In many ways, America is the land of plenty. But for 1 in 8 Americans, hunger is a reality. Many people believe that the problems associated with hunger are confined to small pockets of society, certain areas of the country, or certain neighborhoods, but the reality is much different. Right now, millions of Americans are struggling with hunger. We all know and  [ Read More ]

Sam L. & Catherine Susser Serving the community and helping others has been a way of life for Catherine and Sam Susser. They are both involved in numerous organizations throughout the Coastal Bend and believe it is their responsibility to give back to the community that has been so supportive of them. Sam is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Susser Holdings Corporation, a third generation family-led business based  [ Read More ]

Named in memory of a man who left a great legacy of public service, the Bill Crook Award honors an individual who, by his own actions or as a representative of a business or organization, has contributed to the success of the Food Bank. This year’s recipient of the Bill Crook Award is Eddie Garcia. Eddie began his career with H-E-B at the tender age of 15 working as a  [ Read More ]

The President’s Award recognizes an individual, business, organization, agency or food provider that has played a pivotal role in helping advance the mission of the Food Bank. This year’s recipient of the President’s Award is Bonnie Pereida. Bonnie started her career with Merrill Lynch as a secretary to the manager 54 years ago. Her leadership skills and determination led her on a path to becoming a financial advisor with one  [ Read More ]

  The 24th Annual “Share Your Christmas” Food Drive, will be held on Dec. 2, 2011 from 6:00 a.m. till 6:30 p.m. With the following three drop off locations: Kiii-TV station @ 5002 S.P.I.D or H-E-B @ Port & Tarlton and H-E-B @ Saratoga & South Staples. Come support the Food Bank of Corpus Christi and help us fight hunger in the Coastal Bend area this holiday by donating non-perishable food items or drop off a  [ Read More ]

General Donation Donate in your own name to support the mission of The Food Bank of Corpus Christi. Memorial Gift Donate in memory of someone. The family will receive a card acknowledging your gift. Honor Gift Donate to commemorate a holiday, birthday, wedding, or other personal or business–related occasion. The honored person will receive a card acknowledging your gift.   DONATE BY MAIL The Food Bank of Corpus Christi 826  [ Read More ]