Hi everyone!

Thank you so much for reading our April Newsletter! This month, we have an awesome volunteer shift at the North Texas Food Bank, where you can earn some volunteer hours! We also want to remind y’all of an upcoming deadline for a summer volunteer opportunity at North Texas Food Bank and groundbreaking legislation changes to SNAP.

We look forward to seeing you guys at future events!

-North Texas Food Bank Ambassadors Against Hunger Officer Team

We have an amazing volunteer event planned for April! On April 18th, from 1 - 3:30pm, you can help pack boxes of food for food-insecure families at the North Texas Food Bank! In order to sign up for our volunteer shift, you MUST create a volunteer account with North Texas Food Bank! We included a helpful guide below on how you can create a volunteer account at North Texas Food Bank!

CLICK ON “REGISTER”

ENTER IN YOUR INFORMATION AND CREATE ACCOUNT

While creating your account, you will need to input your personal information and complete a waiver! After you complete your account, you will need to input your date of birth on “My Qualifications”. Then, you are READY to go to start volunteering at the North Texas Food Bank!

Starting April 1, new rules will limit what can be purchased with SNAP benefits in Texas. SNAP recipients will no longer be able to use benefits to buy candy or sweetened beverages, including most sodas and drinks with added sugar or artificial sweeteners. SNAP benefits can still be used to purchase essential and nutritious items such as fruits, vegetables, dairy products, meat, bread, and beverages made with more than 50% fruit or vegetable juice. Shoppers are encouraged to check nutrition labels, especially for sugar content, to determine whether items are eligible. Retailers are also updating systems and training staff to ensure compliance with the new rules. While the goal is to improve nutrition, some concerns have been raised about how these restrictions may affect access to affordable food for families with limited options.