National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, is celebrated every March. During this month, everyone is invited to learn about nutrition, healthy lifestyle behaviors and informed food choices.
This year, the theme is “Food Connects Us,” which celebrates how food is a way to connect with our friends and family, as well as to other communities and cultures. By understanding how a meal is prepared, where the ingredients are sourced, and who it was made by, we not only can better understand what factors influence the foods we eat, but also how food can directly impact our health.
Where to find help:
To access emergency food assistance in Austin, call 2-1-1 or 1-877-541-7905 for referrals to food pantries and other social services.
Central Texas Food Bank can help with information on food pantries, meal programs, and other resources. https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/get-help
SNAP Assistance call 855-366-3401 or check Central Texas Food Bank website
Emergency Food Assistance Program-A Federal program that provides emergency food assistance to those in need-contact the Central Texas Food Bank. https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/get-help
This video describes the Lake Travis area and those that are needy in our area.
What is “Food Insecurity?”
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What is “Food Insecurity?” *
Food insecurity is an official term from the USDA. It's when people don't have enough to eat and don't know where their next meal will come from. It's a big problem in the United States, where 47 million people, including 14 million children, experience food insecurity annually.
100% of the counties in the United States are home to people facing hunger
Child Food Insecurity also exists in every community in the United States, sometimes reaching rates as high as 50%
8 out of 10 high food insecurity counties are in the South
Nearly 50% of people facing hunger are unlikely to qualify for SNAP
9 out of 10 high food insecurity counties are rural
Food insecurity among Black or Latino individuals is higher than white individuals in more than 9 out of 10 counties with comparable data
You can help! Food insecurity isn’t just about hunger—it’s about seeing the invisible, loving our neighbors, and building communities where no one is left behind. Together, we can fulfill Christ’s call to feed the hungry and care for the least of these.
Here are some ways to help:
Donate-LTCM is an all volunteer organization, funded by our community. Every dollar helps.
Volunteer-Hold a canned food drive, collect other donations, help at LTCM, call us!
Raise Awareness-Share this information with others about the hidden crisis of hunger in our community
Pray-Lift up that are struggling with food insecurity, that they find relief and hope
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Need Food Assistance?
Lake Travis Crisis Ministries Food Pantry is open Wednesdays, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm; Thursdays, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. New clients living or working within the Lake Travis ISD area can come in and fill out some paperwork to receive food that day. Give us a call! (512) 266-9810
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Need Other Aid?
In addition to food and financial assistance, we also provide notices of job openings in the area, health care information, eyeglasses, referrals to other agencies for help, prayer, and other assistance as needed.
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Want to Help?
We are always in need of volunteers, and food and monetary donations to support our comminity.
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