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Washington or Bust

Broc Carter — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:17:59 -0500

We went to Washington D.C. a couple of weeks ago. We were there to attend a learning conference, but also wanted to make sure we used that time to drop in on our local legislators. Now, many might wonder what we could say concerning the food bank, and that's a great question.

We first let them know what we are seeing in their district. I think sometimes Washington does not know what is happenin...

Meet Shirley

Broc Carter — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:22:28 -0600

We are telling the stories of the clients who receive food from one of our partnering agencies. This is Shirley's story.

We put the High Plains in High Plains Food Bank

Broc Carter — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:20:56 -0600

We were founded in 1982 by a group of concerned citizens who conducted a survey to see if a food bank was needed in our area. In 1982 food banks were new, and people didn't really understand the need. The group worked tirelessly and concluded that not only did we need one, we needed it desperately.

Quickly they formed a 501c, or nonprofit status, and the High Plains Food Bank was born. It was O...

Banana Mush for the Soul: Lessons Learned through the Art of Composting

Justin Young — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:09:34 -0600

The High Plains Food Bank is often lucky enough to receive large donations of produce from area businesses. However, on occasion, because produce is often donated past is peak of freshness, and the amount donated is so large it cannot be distributed before it begins its journey to the other side. To put it bluntly, it rots. Fortunately, there is a way to put all of those generous donations to ...

Under-served University

Zack Wilson — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:09:07 -0600

When I attended college, I can always remember being hungry. My stomach would growl in any class, day or night. In addition, I struggled daily to stay within my personal budget, work hours at my job and maintain a full-time class schedule at college. This is a normal picture for many college students. I believe this is an age group that goes overlooked in our battle against hunger and food inse...

Strawberry Milk: Neither Fruit nor Veggie

Justin Young — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:02:39 -0600

Less than one year ago, I was an eighth grade teacher. I was a member of a special group, bold and daring enough to venture into the minefield of adolescent hormones. Upon excepting the position of Nutrition Education Director for The High Plains Food Bank, my world opened up to include a much smaller version of the students I knew.

My love of teaching paired with a passion for change and a chan...

Just when you thought pumpkin season was over....

Broc Carter — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:57:50 -0600

We always like to share with you how we are working hard to eliminate waste and do things as efficiently as possible. Nowhere is this more evident than with our Kids Cafe kitchen staff. There are 4 kitchen staff who prepare over 1,000 meals a day. THAT in itself is pretty impressive to me. They work extremely hard, and thanks to some very generous people, we were able to purchase the equipment ...

The Garden Season Winds Down...

Cara Young — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:09:38 -0600

The snow and frosts we have had recently have slowed our production immensely, as you would imagine. However production has not come to a screeching halt. Luckily we planted our winter Rye right before the snow came, so the slow melting really jump started our winter cover crop. We also have the cute little Easter egg radishes, beautiful turnips, and bright, healthy, lettuce and spinach still h...

Meet Penny.

Broc Carter — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:47:47 -0500

I was fortunate enough to travel to McLean Texas about two weeks ago and meet, Penny. She is a client of our agency, Loaves and Fishes. She is the sweetest and orneriest person I have met in a long time. Please watch as she tells her story.

Who we are.

Broc Carter — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:36:48 -0500

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of getting out in our territory and seeing one of our rural agencies. Loaves and Fishes is a ministry in McLean Texas. It's about 75 miles east I-40 from Amarillo. Vonnie Bible, is the director of Loaves and Fishes, her agency is run out of an old home in the heart of the city. I walked in with Edna, the Agency Relations Coordinator for the Food Bank, and we we...