The Food Bank Market

10/16/2026

Warm up this weekend with this declious Fall Harvest Soup recipe shared by John!

It's feeling a little chilly outside... which means it's the perfect night for a hot bowl of soup! We're excited to highlight one of The Food Bank’s recipes featuring a seasonal favorite: butternut squash! This vibrant orange soup highlights all the best flavors of fall and is perfect for a cozy night in. This recipe also contains many foods high in beta-carotene, which can help support our eye health.

Try out the recipe and let us know what you think: https://buff.ly/UGKkk3l

10/09/2026

Join John this Freezer Friday to learn tips to keep your bananas looking and tasting good for up to 2-3 months!

10/07/2026

Heads up! The Food Bank Market will be closed all day on Friday, Oct. 30 for staff training. If you or someone you know is in need of food, visit https://buff.ly/wy8Gt4n to view our hours and upcoming closures or visit https://buff.ly/jIlQiEs to find another food resource available at no cost near you!

10/01/2026

Healthy eating can be challenging. From prepping and cooking meals to finding the right ingredients, it can be hard to know where to start. But classes like Cooking Matters make those first steps toward healthy eating much less intimidating. Throughout the six-week program, you can learn new skills through hands-on experience in the kitchen and in-depth discussion in a classroom-like setting.

Erin, a recent Cooking Matters student, said she left the class with newfound confidence in the kitchen.

“I think before taking a cooking class, I would definitely have described myself as somebody that cannot cook,” Erin said. “Now I feel like I am somebody that has the tools to cook if I decide to invest the time and energy in doing that, and I'm definitely going to.”

Learn more about Erin's experience at https://buff.ly/5zmatUD or email us at [email protected] to join our upcoming Cooking Matters classes from Oct. 7 to Nov. 11!

09/25/2026

Apples can last quite a while in the freezer, with the proper preparation. Here's a few tips and tricks from John on how to best preserve this fall-time favorite fruit!

09/25/2026

Check in on your health with wellness screenings provided by Boone Health at no cost to you! Certified screeners will be at The Market providing A1C and Blood Pressure screenings on Saturday, Oct. 3. Stop by from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to participate!

09/24/2026

Join John in this new video series as he shares tips and tricks for preserving different kinds of food in the freezer!

09/14/2026

Our work wouldn't be possible if it wasn't for amazing, dedicated volunteers like Connie. Thank you for sharing your time with us!

Looking to make an impact? Visit https://sharefoodbringhope.org/volunteer/ to sign up for a volunteer shift or our new volunteer training!

Meet Connie! She has volunteered at The Food Bank Market since 2024. She has served more than 100 hours with us. She regularly bags groceries for neighbors and helps with checkout.

When asked what she likes most about volunteering at The Market, Connie responded, "Oh gosh, the people! Everyone is so grateful and I hear thank you from everyone.”

We are so grateful for you, Connie!