ADVOCATE Are you ready to advocate on behalf of those who go hungry everyday? One of the most important ways you can fight hunger in America is by becoming a hunger advocate. Advocacy is critical to fighting hunger, and becoming a hunger advocate offers many ways to become active not only in important public policy issues of the day, but also within your community. Our advocates communicate with their elected  [ Read More ]

BECOME AN AGENCY The Food Bank of Corpus Christi provides food to qualifying 501C3 organizations or qualified churches who distribute food to families and individuals in need. Currently, we are looking for additional distribution sites in Corpus Christi, especially in the following zip codes: 78418, 78401, 78404 and 78415. Additionally, we need distribution sites south of SPID between Kostoryz and Staples; and in Duval Country; Benavides; Jim Wells; the Premont area  [ Read More ]

COORDINATE A FOOD/FUND DRIVE Sponsoring a food drive can be fun and easy! Here are some easy steps to follow that can help you organize a successful event. Plan Ahead. Determine a leadership committee who will be responsible for planning your event. Remember that coordination of a successful event should not fall on the shoulders of just one person, but a team of dedicated volunteers who believe in the cause.  [ Read More ]

COMMUNITY Maximizing various partnerships within our community, the Food Bank of Corpus Christi is able to stretch food and monetary donations in order to help more people. For example, our Outreach Coordinator assists local residents in applying for numerous social programs such as food stamps, Adult Medicaid, TANF, Women’s Healthcare and CHIP Children’s Medicaid. Oftentimes, residents are not aware of their eligibility for these social services. Application assistance is even  [ Read More ]

FOOD BANK of CORPUS CHRISTI VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES-FOR INFORMATION CALL Julie at 887-6291 or email her at : Julie.martinez@feedingamerica.org Volunteers are essential to the Food Bank of Corpus Christi. Each month, volunteers contribute more than 3,000 hours to support the Food Bank’s mission by sorting donations, serving clients, working in the Community Garden and a variety of administrative opportunities such as stuffing envelopes, data entry and web based projects. SORT DONATIONS:  Sorting  [ Read More ]

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CORPUS CHRISTI PARTNERS All Saints Episcopal Church Abundant Life Church Bethune Day Care Birthright of C. C. (Baby Only) Bishop Community Center Boundless Love Fellowship Bread of Life Pantry sponsored by Arlington Heights Church of Christ and First Methodist Church Broadmoor Park Senior Center C.B. Alcoholic & Drug Rehab City of C.C.Feeding Program C.C. Voice for Life CC Baptist Inner City Mission CC Housing Authority – Navarro CC Metro Ministries/Loaves  [ Read More ]