Montgomery County Food Bank names new COO

Torri Donley

John Kreger has worn many different hats in his years working for food banks, and as of this week, he will be wearing a new one; Chief Operating Officer of the Montgomery County Food Bank. Before being named COO, Kreger held the position of Director of Sourcing and Industry Partnerships […]

Food trucks provide rare bright spot in hard-hit West Bank

Torri Donley

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) – The coronavirus crisis has hit West Bank restaurants hard. But one part of the dining sector is bucking the trend: food trucks. With dine-in restaurants mostly closed due to health restrictions, food trucks have allowed entrepreneurial businessmen to find a way to keep working. It’s […]

Southeast Texas Food Bank pauses operations after 7 test positive

Torri Donley

All seven staff members who tested positive are being quarantined. BEAUMONT, Texas — The Southeast Texas Food Bank announced they are pausing operations after 7 employees tested positive for coronavirus.  Two more staff members tested positive on Friday, Sept. 11 after five already had positive COVID-19 test results. After the […]

Need Increases For Food Through Redwood Empire Food Bank

Torri Donley

Redwood Empire Food Bank, the largest hunger relief organization on the North Coast, reported a slight rise in the amount of food it distributed in August, reflecting the ongoing toll of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the impact of recent wildfires. The Sonoma County-based food bank said that in […]