General Information

Agency Name:

Brazos Valley Food Bank

Description:

The Brazos Valley Food Bank (BVFB) utilizes food (close to 7 million pounds), funds ($2.6 million) and friends (over 13,000 volunteer hours) to bring the Brazos Valley closer to being hunger-free. BVFB solves hunger today by distributing nutritious food (91%) through partner agencies that feed people in their communities. Where there are unmet needs, BVFB provides programs - food filled BackPacks for children; on campus School Food Pantries for older students; Senior Bags; Mobile Food Pantries for rural communities, and Screen & Intervene services in health settings to identify patients dealing with hunger. BVFB is ending tomorrow with strategies that educate, empower and prevent hunger - benefits assistance for safety net programs; nutrition education to SNAP-eligible populations and Together We Grow.

Mission Statement:

The Brazos Valley Food Bank unites our community to nourish our neighbors in need.

Issues Addressed by Agency:

• Children / Youth
• Crisis / Emergency
• Disaster Relief
• Family
• Hunger
• Senior Citizens

Parking Available at Agency:

Y

Accessible to People with Disabilities:

Y

Hours of Operation:

Office Hours: M-F 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Volunteering Hours T-F 9:00 am 12:00 pm & 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Tuesday 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Groups Only)
Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (Groups Only)

Agency-Wide Contact Information

Address 1:

1501 Independence Avenue

City:

Bryan

State:

Texas

Zip Code:

77803

Phone Number:

979-779-3663

Fax Number:

979-821-2111

Web Address:

bvfb.org

E-mail Address:

assemblycoor@bvfb.org