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Most of us hope that retirement will be a chapter of joy and relaxation. But unfortunately, many older or retired adults face other stressors and worries. According to Feeding America, 9 million seniors (1 in 7) are food insecure.  That’s why the Brazos Valley Food Bank (…

For many years, Charlotte ran her own resale shop at a flea market. Eventually, she closed the shop so that she could focus on caring for her husband, who in 2023, lost is battle with cancer.   With grown children out of house, Charlotte found herself on her own. That’s…

Teresa is retired and lives in College Station. She is independent and lives alone, but she loves the community and “the kindness of the people here.”  “I don’t plan on going anywhere,” she says. Recently, Teresa has faced some new challenges – her knees are not what they…

We are so grateful for the Rho Phi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha and their philosophy that “a healthy family is the foundation of a healthy community.”  “We believe that access to nutritious food is a basic right that supports learning, growth, and overall well-being…

Partners like you help make it possible for Peter, 20, and his sister, Briana, 22, to forge a new path forward through participation in the Brazos Valley Food Bank (BVFB)’s Together We Grow (TWG) program.  The TWG program empowers participants to learn about themselves and…

Tiffany and her husband are go-getters. A few years ago, Tiffany was planning to attend graduate school, and her husband had a successful career. Unfortunately, Tiffany’s husband suddenly lost his job. But thanks to partners like you, Tiffany has been able to pick up…

Olivia, 12, dreams of studying Marine Biology at Texas A&M University at Galveston. Thanks to the support of generous friends like you, she has the nutrition to fuel her education today and prepare for the future of her dreams. “I love anything with animals,” Olivia…

Most kids look forward to Fridays and the start of a weekend break from school. For students like Jordan,* Fridays are especially anticipated. That’s because every Friday during the school year, Jordan can take home a BackPack to share with her three younger siblings.…

The students and team mentors of the Brazos Valley Robotics team are learning how to lend a helping hand by volunteering with BVFB.  This chapter of the BEST Robotics national organization, (Boosting Engineering Science and Technology), is for students in grades 6-12 that…

What began as a way for Kimberly to put food on the table for her and her daughter became a journey to a fresh new start.  Less than a year ago, Kimberly moved to College Station and has been searching for a job ever since. Thanks to support from partners like you, while…