“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 ]

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 ]