Coastal Bend Food Bank

06/12/2026

CALL TO ACTION❗

Volunteers are needed to join the Coastal Bend Food Bank and H-E-B for our Summer of Sharing Distribution on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the RMB Fairgrounds in Robstown!

📅 Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
🕗Time: 7am - 11am
📍 Location: RMB Fairgrounds, Robstown
⏰ Volunteer Opportunities Available

🔗 Sign up today: https://bit.ly/4uwzbEK

For more information contact Volunteer Coordinator, Elizabeth Herrera at 361-887-6291 ext. 5123

06/10/2026

Happening Today!

✨ Shop. Sip. Support the Fight Against Hunger✨

Join us at Kendra Scott at La Palmera on June 10, 2026, from 3:00–5:00 PM for a special giveback event benefiting the Coastal Bend Food Bank!

🍬 Enjoy sips, sweets, and shopping while supporting our mission to fight hunger in the Coastal Bend.

🛍️ Shopping in-store? Be sure to tell your sales associate you're supporting the Coastal Bend Food Bank when you check out.

💻 Can't make it in person? Shop online June 10–11 at https://www.kendrascott.com/ and use code GIVEBACK-MCPYA at checkout.

💛 20% of your purchase will help provide meals for neighbors facing hunger throughout our community.

Treat yourself to something beautiful while making a meaningful difference. Every purchase helps feed hope and makes a lasting impact.

06/09/2026

🍿 Join Us for PopCorn Fridays! Volunteer your time, support neighbors facing hunger, and enjoy a popcorn break as our THANK YOU!

🙂 Everyone is welcome, middle school students, high school students, college students, families, and community members.

📦 Help sort, inspect, and pack food, provide warehouse support, and build family food boxes.

📅 All Summer Long
📍 5442 Bear Lane

📞 Contact Elizabeth Herrera, Volunteer Coordinator, at 361-887-6291 ext. 5123 or sign up online at coastalbendfoodbank.org/get-involved/give-time/

🍿 Pitch In. Make an Impact.

06/09/2026

✨ Shop. Sip. Support the Fight Against Hunger✨

Join us at Kendra Scott at La Palmera on June 10, 2026, from 3:00–5:00 PM for a special giveback event benefiting the Coastal Bend Food Bank!

🍬 Enjoy sips, sweets, and shopping while supporting our mission to fight hunger in the Coastal Bend.

🛍️ Shopping in-store? Be sure to tell your sales associate you're supporting the Coastal Bend Food Bank when you check out.

💻 Can't make it in person? Shop online June 10–11 at https://www.kendrascott.com/ and use code GIVEBACK-MCPYA at checkout.

💛 20% of your purchase will help provide meals for neighbors facing hunger throughout our community.

Treat yourself to something beautiful while making a meaningful difference. Every purchase helps feed hope and makes a lasting impact.

06/08/2026

We are excited to officially begin our guest announcement series for our upcoming fundraising event on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Whataburger Field.

Please join us in welcoming Amy Bailey, who portrays Joanna in The Chosen, as our first featured guest.

This special event will bring our community together in support of the Coastal Bend Food Bank's mission to provide food, hope, and dignity to neighbors facing hunger across our 11-county service area.

Additional guest announcements will be revealed each Monday leading up to our full lineup announcement on July 13.

Stay tuned, there's more to come!

06/07/2026

If you need help applying for benefits like SNAP, our Social Services team is here to support you. Visit us at 5442 Bear Lane or call us at 361-887-6291, Press 4 for Social Services. Whether you’re completing a new application or renewing benefits, we can assist you at no cost.

You can also schedule an appointment online here:https://bit.ly/4bA24Hc

06/05/2026

‼Mobile Food Distribution | Distribución Móvil de Alimentos

📍Location: CBFB- 5442 Bear Lane
📆Tuesday, June 9, 2026
🕕 On-Site Registration / Registro en el lugar: 6:00 AM
⏰ Distribution Time / Horario de distribución: 7:00 AM – 9:30 AM (Or while supplies last/Mientras duren las reservas)

PRE-REGISTER BY PHONE (New Neighbors Only):
Danny Meza - 361-887-6291 ext. 5133
Cynthia Carrillo - 361-887-6291 ext. 5126
Michael Rodriguez 361-887-6291 ext. 5112
Si ya ha asistido a esta distribución antes, No necesita registrarse.
Solo nuevos vecinos deben registrarse por teléfono.

Please review the guidelines below / Revise los lineamientos a continuación:
▪️ Proxy pick-ups must bring identification.
▪️ Personas que recojan alimentos por otra persona deben traer identificación

Find food pantries near you / Encuentre despensas cercanas:
https://rb.gy/59aov

📞 Questions? Call / ¿Preguntas? Llame al:
361-887-6291

06/04/2026

Please join us in congratulating the recent graduates of our Coastal Bend Food Bank family!

👩‍🎓Harmony Luna
Daughter of Cynthia Carrillo, Coastal Bend Food Bank team member
Graduate of Ray High School

👨‍🎓 Jon Cabrera
Son of Martha Cabrera, Coastal Bend Food Bank team member
Graduate of Collegiate High School and Del Mar College
Earned an Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts

👩‍🎓Desiree Varela
Daughter of Robert Garcia, Coastal Bend Food Bank team member
Graduate of Miller High School

We are proud to celebrate these accomplishments and the families who have supported them every step of the way. Congratulations to our graduates and their proud parents on this special milestone!

Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎓🎉

06/01/2026

Do you or someone you know have diabetes? Want to learn how to manage it more effectively for free?

The Coastal Bend Food Bank invites you to join our FREE Diabetes Hands-On Classes designed to help you take control of your health!

💡 These classes cover:
✅ Medication Management
✅ Nutrition & Meal Planning
✅ Exercise & Physical Activity
✅ Stress Management & Self-Care

📅 New classes start soon with Morning and Evening Sessions
⏰ Choose the time that works best for your schedule.
⚠️ Space is limited, please register early to secure your spot!
📝 Registration dates are 6/16/2026 for PM Classes and 6/17/2026 for AM Classes
📞 Call Darla Priest at 361-887-7979 to set your appointment for registration and packet.

06/01/2026

Corpus Christi has been Chosen.

We're excited to begin sharing news about a special community event coming to the Coastal Bend. While we're not ready to fully reveal everything just yet, the countdown has officially begun.

Want a sneak peek? Visit https://bit.ly/4ecGRHo

Stay tuned, more details are on the way in the next few weeks. 👀