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Just crippling: Texans devastated by ice storm are now hunting empty shelves for food and water Rick Jervis, USA TODAY Replay Video UP NEXT AUSTIN — The slow-moving winter disaster pummeling Texas that began with snow, ice and widespread blackouts is now moving into a new phase: A dire lack of food and fresh water. Supermarket chains that remained open in past disasters have shuttered in the face of power outages and impassable roads. Cities like Houston and Austin are on c...

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Skip to main content Currently Reading It feels good to know someone cares says recipient of San Antonio nonprofits goodwill and food box FacebookTwitterEmail 1of6 Maricela Avila (right) of Eagles Flight along with her spouse, Monica, put blankets in bags to be distributed to the elderly on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. The group is among the nonprofits providing items to those in need during the winter storm. On Wednesday, the Avilas were busily packing boxes and care packages with food, personal ...

Finally, a good day for (most) electricity customers as San Antonio watches snows encore FacebookTwitterEmail 28 1of28People wait in line to enter the H-E-B at West Avenue and Blanco Road as a brisk snow falls on Thursday morning, Feb. 18, 2021.Billy CalzadaShow MoreShow Less 2of28Ruth Madorsky takes a picture Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, in front of the Alamo as snow returns to San Antonio.William LutherShow MoreShow Less 3of28 Saul Cortez uses a leaf blower to remove snow from his car...

10 Things to Do in San Antonio This Weekend: Feb. 4-7 Published: February 3, 2021 Watch a virtual screening of the “Food Episode” from PBS and Amazon Prime’s Power Trip: The Story of Energy series during this online event by KLRN and EPIcenter. After the screening, hear from experts like Michael E. Webber, co-director of Michigan State’s Food Literacy and Engagement Poll, and Eric Cooper, president and CEO of the San Antonio Food Bank. Thursday, noon-1:30 p.m. app.etapestry.com   The...

Schertz firm donates personal protective equipment to local food bank FacebookTwitterEmail Paul Richmond (left) of Richmond Advantage in Schertz helps San Antonio Food Bank President Eric Cooper unload boxes of personal protective equipment for use by food bank workers and volunteers and for distribution to those in need of the products.Courtesy photo A Schertz firm came through for the San Antonio Food Bank and the San Antonians its serves, with a donation of $50,000 worth of PPE products. Pau...

‘They’re counting on us’: San Antonio Food Bank CEO explains why helping families is a calling for him Eric Cooper’s passion for helping people comes from a personal struggle Updated:  Tags:  SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Food Bank is a staple of our community and for more than 40 years the organization has worked to help local families who need it most. During the COVID-19 pandemic the necessity for the food banks has become more apparent as we have seen the lines of cars reaching ...

$50,000 worth of supplies donated to San Antonio Food Bank for pandemic response Hand sanitizer, sanitizing stations and gloves will provide protection from COVID-19. It comes from a company that has made a commitment to help San Antonio. Author: Sharon Ko Updated: 10:34 PM CST January 13, 2021 SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Food Bank received hand sanitizer, hand sanitizer stations and gloves to help keep people protected from the coronavirus. The donation come...

Skip to main content Currently Reading $300 from your $600 federal stimulus check would make a big impact on these San Antonio charities, from the food bank to Planned Parenthood and more FacebookTwitterEmail 1of8 Haven for Hope assists people who are homeless and those at risk for homelessness. In this March, 2020 photo, staff member Ira Nieto cleans water fountains in the shelter’s courtyardStaff file photoShow MoreShow Less 2of8 Morningside Ministries is a faith-based organization operates...

11 travel resolutions for when we can go on adventures again Natalie Compton © iStock/iStock We’ve finally reached the end of a year of canceled plans. With the coronavirus vaccine starting to roll out, travelers are getting excited about making plans again, so much so that travel companies and organizations are seeing an uptick in late 2021 bookings. You don’t have to pull the trigger on booking a trip just yet to start feeling hopeful for 2021. A travel New Year’s...