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USDA Extends Flexibilities, Paves the Way for Meals for Kids to Continue through Summer

May 16, 2020 Events, MCHC News Admin

USDA 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

USDA Approves Program to Feed Kids in Texas and New Jersey – Pandemic EBT to Feed Children during COVID-19 National Emergency

May 16, 2020 Events, MCHC News Admin

USDA 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

COVID-19 Update from MCHC

April 3, 2020 Events, MCHC News Admin

Members 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

UPDATED McLennan County Food Resource List NOW AVAILABLE!

December 5, 2019 Events, MCHC News Admin

Updated 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

Join us for our December meeting!

December 5, 2019 Events, MCHC News Admin

JOIN 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

Seeds of Hope Publishers Announces Hotcakes and Hymns Fundraiser Set for May 14, 2016

April 15, 2016 Archives Hunger Coalition

Download a pdf of this flyer to post and share Hotcakes-SeedsFlyer -May 14 Click on the image below to enlarge it.

S.O.S. Food Drive is THIS SATURDAY, April 9, 2016

April 8, 2016 Archives Hunger Coalition

PRESS RELEASE Â FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â April 4, 2016 CONTACT: Robert Gager (230-7393) or Buddy Edwards (753-4593/722-7698) â€œSPRING ONTO SUMMER FOOD DRIVE TO HELP PANTRIES FEED KIDSâ€ 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

Fast of Caring Article in Waco Trib Today!

October 16, 2013 Archives Hunger Coalition

Our 4th Annual Fast of Caring was featured in an editorial in the Waco Trib today. Check it out here: MCHC Trib Fast of Caring 10-16-13 The Fast of Caring is TODAY (10/16) from 12:15pm-12:45pm inside the Cooper Room at the Waco Chamber office at 101 S. 3rd Street. Speakers from MCHC, Talitha Koum, Texas

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Help us eradicate hunger in McLennan County! All donations helps us in our continued efforts to increase awareness of hunger in our community.

Your donations also make it possible for us to offer grants and additional resources to local member organizations.

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Our Next Meeting is…

With the threat of the new COVID-19 virus, we are, of course, taking a break right now from our close-knit membership meetings. Stay connected with us on our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. We are sharing information on school food distribution sites and any changes to procedures at our member pantries. Stay safe out there!

Want to know more or get on our mailing list? Email us at info@mclennanhunger.org.

MCHC meets the second Thursday of each month. Lunch begins at 11:45am, with the meeting to follow at 12pm. Our meetings usually last until 1pm.

We'd love for you to join us! Download our membership application through the link on our main page to renew for 2020. We will also have applications available at the meeting. Dues must be paid in order for your membership to be current.