El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank (EPFH) became an independent food bank in the summer of 2016 with the mission to combat food insecurity in the region. Since its inception, EPFH has become a critical resource for the community, addressing the needs of our community's most vulnerable people facing hunger and standing as the backbone of El Paso's social safety net. EPFH is the only food bank serving El Paso, Hudspeth, and Culberson counties. These three counties encompass a diverse population with a high level of food insecurity. According to a study conducted by the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), an alarming 35% of El Pasoans are food insecure. This statistic shows the importance of EPFH's role in the community. Food insecurity does not discriminate and negatively impacts men, women, and children of all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, and abilities/disabilities—creating a ripple effect that impacts health, education, and the overall quality of life across our region.
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger
CHARITY STORY
Improving Food Security in the Borderland
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We assist an average of 1,600 individuals per weekday at our main distribution site.
Photo Credit
Lonnie Valencia
CHARITY VIDEO
Volunteer at El Pasoans Fighting Hunger
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Time always moving forward here at El Pasoan's Fighting Hunger, everything moves in step with time. The tempo set by these volunteers, they are the heartbeat. Without them, the tempo stops and time moves on. Become a volunteer and help set the tempo that feeds the Borderland El Pasoan's Fighting Hunger Food Bank.
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger
CFC Number
69697
