The San Antonio Food Bank is helping greater than 100,000 households throughout our neighborhood, and the desire doesn’t seem to be fading away anytime quickly.
Eric Cooper, president and CEO of the San Antonio Food Bank, joined Leading SA on Sunday to speak about Hunger Action Month and tactics to help.
The meals financial institution gave out 21 million foods over the process the summer season. Cooper mentioned it wouldn’t be conceivable with out the help of the neighborhood.
Community additionally partnered with the meals financial institution for the Pigskin Classic, and donations regarded nice.
“[This] wouldn’t happen without a lot of people donating to corporations, churches, clubs, schools, and everyone doing their part. But to have some fun over the weekend with the Pigskin Classic to raise some food and funds. You know, it’s what back to school is all about. But we are going to be busy as we get back to school,” Cooper mentioned.
The meals financial institution noticed an important want from all of the youngsters who have been out of faculty for the summer season. Cooper mentioned now, they want to shift gears to proceed offering for the ones scholars as they go back to the study room.
“The schools will do an incredible job now that that weight and responsibility is off the San Antonio Food Bank to make sure kids are nourished for breakfast and lunch during the summer. Schools will be providing that. And so, we’ll shift our strategies to more after-school programs…,” Cooper mentioned.
The prime summer season temperatures have additionally performed an element locally wishes from the meals financial institution.
Cooper mentioned they’ve additionally noticed a spike in seniors desiring homebound deliveries.
“With the summer heat, we’ve seen a little bit of a spike in the number of seniors needing homebound deliveries too, struggling to get out… [We’ll also] gear up for the holidays, which’ll be an opportunity for lots of volunteers to come in and help us weather pack in bags, delivering food, working in our kitchen’s farm. Lots of opportunities for folks to get involved as we get back to school,” he mentioned.
Cooper expanded on volunteer alternatives, encouraging neighborhood contributors to make time of their busy schedules to give again.
“I think schedules get a little busier and so, we see a decrease in the number of volunteers. We can really use the help,” Cooper mentioned.
Volunteers of every age are wanted and Cooper mentioned you’ll be able to select a agenda that works for you.
If you’re , discuss with the food bank’s website here.
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