How we make a difference

We work with faith-based and community organizations to increase awareness of food insecurity in Smith County and increase access to healthy foods for those most in need.

Our goal is to reduce the stigma associated with food insecurity and connect community partners to increase access to healthy foods. We host quarterly roadshow programs to bring in fresh produce and resources to areas in Smith County with the greatest need. We also host hunger and poverty awareness events and work with local businesses to help them serve SNAP and WIC clients effectively.

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We host community-wide events for each of our five workgroups. Below are the COMMUNITY & FAITH-BASED ENGAGEMENT events. You can find all SCFSC events here.

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Join us to debrief on the August 13th Roadshow and begin planning for our next roadshow.

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Join this subgroup of the Community Awareness and Advocacy group to review the efforts at our August Roadshow and begin plans for the next Roadshow.

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Join us for a discussion about how hunger impacts our community and how we can work together towards a solution.

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Help us plan for our upcoming produce drop and community resource roadshow

Past Event

What's new

Want to know what we've been up to with our COMMUNITY & FAITH-BASED ENGAGEMENT workgroup? Check out the short updates below to get inspired and take action.

Hundreds of families came out to a new event offering free healthy produce and information about community resources. The Smith County Food Security Council and the East Texas Food Bank teamed up to put on the first “Produce Drop and Community Resource Roadshow” at New Days Community Church on Tuesday.

The SCFSC held our first Produce Drop and Community Resource Roadshow on August 13, 2019. The East Texas Food Bank provided produce for 893 families and 8 local organizations connected community members to needed healthcare services.

Meet the COMMUNITY & FAITH-BASED ENGAGEMENT Team...

...working together to end hunger in Smith County

Leadership Team Member

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Tim Butler

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Tim joined the East Texas Food Bank in August 2012 as the Volunteer Coordinator, coming from a management position at FRESH by Brookshire’s. He has since worked in the Child Hunger Programs Department, and moved into his current role as the Programs Services Director in 2017.

From an early age Tim has been involved in missions across the globe. He has a strong desire to help people in need, and is grateful to be part of an organization that makes such a big difference in the community. Tim earned his Bachelor’s in Business Administration from The University of Texas at Tyler.


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