To help raise money the Lubbock-area food back recruited a Michelin-recognized chef.
Get organized and transform your home with these Insider DealsOrchard manager William Russell picks Jona Gold apples in the South Plains Food Bank orchard in Lubbock on Aug. 22. LUBBOCK — Just a short walk behind the South Plains Food Bank lies an uncommon sight in the parched region — thousands of lush trees covered in apples, persimmons and other fresh fruit.food desert in the city of about 264,000 people.
Dina Jeffries, CEO of the food bank, said people can become vulnerable in a heartbeat, whether it be from job loss, an unexpected bill, or an emergency. Jeffries said communities are still feeling the impacts of the pandemic and inflation. Another hurdle is the long-delayed federal Farm Bill, an enormous legislative package that sets policies for food and agricultural programs. House lawmakerslast year through Sept. 30. Congress has just about a month to discuss, amend, and pass legislation that’s estimated to be worth at least $1.5 trillion.Credit: Mark Rogers for The Texas TribuneFirst: The South Plains Food Bank grows limited crops in their small orchard. Last: A sunflower grows in the food bank garden.
In Lubbock, the South Plains Food Bank is trying to work around a problem that’s become common in nonprofits — the need for more donations as inflation hits donors too. The food bank hosted the event again Saturday, with a Farm and Orchard theme. Apples from the orchard were included in the dessert. The event was sold out, and Head said the food bank reached their goal of $250,000. This equates to 750,000 meals.
“I really enjoy working in the summer when we have all the kids here,” Garcia said. “I like getting to know them, and I learn from them every day too.”
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