At only 22 years old, Jacob embodies the heart behind the West Texas Food Bank, and he does so with pride, love and passion. For over three years, Jacob has been working with the West Texas Food Bank to end [...]

Kat has created a home that encourages her four boys — Dayton, 10, Noah, 7, Vincent, 3, and Bassy, 1 — to use their imaginations. In their free time, Kat and her sons spend time drawing, crafting and writing together. [...]

Alexis was first a volunteer at the Andrews Food Pantry, a Food Bank Partner Agency, before she began to utilize the pantry resources to help ensure her two sons — Noriel, 3, and Henry, 6 – have the healthy food [...]

Every day, staff and volunteers of Senior Life Midland deliver more than 500 hot, fresh meals to seniors in Midland County through their Meals on Wheels program. But the work of Senior Life Midland goes beyond food —providing connection, safety checks [...]

George, 55, is well versed in hard work and determination. A U.S. Army veteran and longtime oil field professional, his top priority is providing for his loved ones. These days, George is navigating a period of change, focusing on finding stability and keeping his [...]

Patricia, 55, is a fighter. Determined to maintain her independence and best quality of life, she manages her household, medical care and daily routines with the support of her mother, Helen. Despite living with a permanent, painful disability from [...]

At the West Texas Food Bank, we are so grateful for all our volunteers who keep our mission alive — including the team at Chevron. Recently, we had the opportunity to hear from Valerie Acosta, the Chevron Corporate Affairs [...]

Jacqueline, her husband, and their two kids — Matthew, 2, and Anna Maria, 7 — enjoy playing at the park and walking on trails together. The family’s outdoor adventures are fueled by healthy foods like fruit, chicken and beans [...]

Angela and her three kids — Arlette, 4, Ladiel, 12, and Angel, 15 — have a special family tradition called, “Fort Day.” They bring pillows and blankets into the living room and build forts. Then, they share snacks and [...]

Mariann Bagley is passionate about serving her neighbors. Her commitment as a West Texas Food Bank board member and president of Sunset Well Service INC are only a couple of the many ways she puts her passion into action. [...]