BBB Southeast Texas launched our Give Back Initiative in the Fall of 2021. We work with a different non profit located within our service area each quarter. The initiative might look different each time, depending on the needs of the chosen non profit. BBB staff will have at least one volunteer day on site or with a specific program, will host a drive and showcase and highlight the works and needs, and the story of the non profit on our social media platforms, website and e-newsletter.
About the initiative
BBB encourages and supports community involvement from businesses and our own staff.
As a smaller organization, we are not always able to participate and be present through our entire 8 county service area as we would like. Our goal with our give back initiative is to stay engaged with our regional non profits and give back to our Southeast Texas region in the most efficient, effective and manageable way.
2022 1st Quarter
We're excited to work with the Southeast Texas Food Bank for the first part of 2022.
BBB Southeast staff will host a food drive in February and March and will have a staff volunteer day on Friday, February 25th.
SETX Food Bank Facts:
- Service eight counties: Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Newton, Orange, Polk, Sabine, Tyler
- They partner with over 130 non-profit agencies and schools.
- Programs offered: https://setxfoodbank.org/programs
- 31st year as a food bank
Why is it important to support the SETX Food Bank:
- $1 provides 3 meals for those needing food assistance
- 15% of the elderly in Southeast Texas live in poverty
- In the State of Texas, 1 in every 4 children lives in poverty
Get Involved with SETX Food Bank
Last Quarter 2021
Nutrition and Services for Seniors
BBB SETX launched our Give Back initiative during the last quarter of 2021 with a drive for Nutrition & Services for Seniors and their animeals program. After collecting donations, BBB staff delivered them to Nutrition and Services where we repackaged the food for delivery.
