About
Our Mission
Hays County Food Bank is committed to improving lives through food assistance programs and advocacy.
Our Vision
To create a well-nourished community.
Our Core Values
- Compassion and Respect
- Equity
- Accountability
- Innovation and Creativity
- Transparency
Who we serve
Hays County Food Bank provides food at no cost to low-income households and those experiencing a food emergency due to job loss, medical emergencies and disasters.
There are no geographical boundaries to our service.
Who Are We?
- We are a small team of passionate individuals and partners who are working together to fight food insecurity in the greater Hays County area.
- We approach our work with empathy, understanding and respect for the diverse communities we serve.
- We strive to provide access to food and resources to all of those in need.
- We are focused on outcomes. We value results and measure our performance against precise goals; we take ownership and responsibility for doing what we say we will do.
- We strive to constantly evolve and evaluate, so we may implement the most effective strategies to achieve our mission.
- We conduct our activities by being open and accessible to strengthen our network and maintain the trust of our stakeholders and the public.
- We know that fighting food insecurity goes beyond just providing food.
- We want all individuals in Hays County to have access to healthy food because good nutrition is essential for good health.
- We know we cannot end hunger alone. We succeed in partnering with others to strive to include a rich tapestry of voices in our work.
- HCFB is a supportive and nurturing environment, where all people are encouraged to achieve their potential, where humor and humility are vital keys to success, and where initiative and creativity are embraced.
Board
Officers
President
Kathy Martinez-Prather
Vice President
Mark Jones
Secretary
Jeffrey morales
Treasurer
Ryan Thomason
Directors
Jayna Love
gerald madden
Mae Parrish-Watts
Dr. angela black
Robert Rizo
dr. Michelle cohen
Hays County commissioner
Rebecca hatch
Caren Samuels
Our Team
Executive Director
Lisa Young
Program Director
Ttory Capes
Volunteer Services Coordinator
Mariela Jaime
Development & Communications Manager
Jack Luthy
Sr. Client services Specialist
Judy Esquivel
Warehouse Manager
Francisco Macedo
Food Rescue & Distribution Services
Scott Cove
Client Services Specialist
Caroline Martinez
Warehouse & Facilities Coordinator
Phillip Balke
Employment Opportunities
There are no openings at this time.