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 ]