McLennan County Hunger Coalition
United to end hunger in McLennan County
MCHC Friends, You may have heard that a powerhouse in creating food security for thousands of Wacoans has retired. Our friend, Buddy Edwards with Caritas of Waco, has steered the course to eliminate food insecurity in Waco for a decade. Now, we wish him the best as he moves on to relaxation and a happy
Read MoreUSDA Extends Flexibilities, Paves the Way for Meals for Kids to Continue through Summer Original release can be found at https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2020/05/15/usda-extends-flexibilities-paves-way-meals-kids-continue-through (Washington, D.C., May 15, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the extension of three nationwide waivers, giving child nutrition program operators the flexibility they need to continue to feed children
Read MoreUSDA Approves Program to Feed Kids in Texas and New Jersey Pandemic EBT to Feed Children during COVID-19 National Emergency Original release found at https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2020/05/11/usda-approves-program-feed-kids-texas-and-new-jersey (Washington, D.C., May 11, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced Texas and New Jersey have been approved to operate Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT), a new
Read MoreMembers and friends, Thank you for you ongoing support of the McLennan County Hunger Coalition. We have uncertain times in the weeks in front of us. During this time, we will be posting all updates regarding local food pantries closings and procedure changes. To download the latest McLennan County Hunger Coalition Food Distribution List, please
Read MoreUpdated on April 7, 2020 with new information on procedures due to COVID-19. Here it is! We at the McLennan County Hunger Coalition work diligently throughout the year to ensure our list of community resources for Waco and McLennan County is up to date. Please download and share! If you know of an organization that
Read MoreJOIN US FOR OUR NEXT MEETING!Thursday, December 12, 2019, at 11:45am at Our Breakfast Place located at4600 Franklin Avenue, Ste. 100 Waco, TX 76710 . We will meet in the meeting room inside the restaurant. Everyone is responsible for their own meal. See you on December 12th! ALL ARE WELCOME! Together, we can end hunger in Waco
Read MorePRESS RELEASE  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                          April 4, 2016 CONTACT: Robert Gager (230-7393) or Buddy Edwards (753-4593/722-7698) “SPRING ONTO SUMMER FOOD DRIVE TO HELP PANTRIES FEED KIDS†In order to help deal with the serious problem of child hunger in McLennan County which worsens in the summer when many children are home from
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