Easter is observed on the first Sunday following the full moon after the vernal equinox. Considered Christianity’s most important holy day, it celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Depending on which calendar a church follows, some will celebrate the holiday earlier than others. So much more…
AC/WT Student and F.culty Exhibition
goes on display at Am.rillo Museum of Art
Amarillo Museum of Art, 2200 S. Van Buren on the
Washington Street campus of Amarillo College, is pre-
senting the Amarillo College / West Texas A&MUni-
versity Student / Faculty Exhibition. It showcases the
best works from current students and faculty.
The exhibit runs no~through April 27. Since 1972,
Amarillo College and the West Texas A&MUniversity
Visual Arts Departments have enjoyed this partner-
ship with AMoA. Students learn to prepare work for
the exhibition and gain a sense of pride in sharing their
work with the community in the professional setting
of the museum.
AMoAhours are 11a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday through
Saturday and 1-5p.m. Sunday. For additional informa-
tion, visit www.amoa.org, email amoa@actx.edu, or
call 806-371-5050 or 806-371-5392 (weekends).
Andy Chase: The Amarillo mainstay offers tunes every Monday at Public House. (6:30 p.m. 3333 S. Coulter St.; 806-398-7777)
Gabe Marinez: The Amarillo rocker battles the Monday blues every other week at Smokey Joe’s. (8 p.m. 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
NATIONAL EARTH DAY
Each year on April 22nd, National Earth Day campaigns around the globe promote ways to keep the Earth healthy and our planet livable. Learn more…
NATIONAL GIRL SCOUT LEADER’S DAY
Each year, National Girl Scout Leader’s Day on April 22nd recognizes the thousands of leaders who volunteer their time and share their experiences with youth across the country. Girl Scout volunteer leaders have been positively impacting girls’ lives since the beginning of Girl Scouting in 1912. These leaders are often beacons for girls as they approach womanhood. They provide a foundation of confidence, experience, respect, and courage that stays with a young woman throughout her lifetime. Read more…
SCHOOL BUS DRIVER APPRECIATION DAY
Each year School Bus Driver Appreciation Day falls on the fourth Tuesday in April. Today, we are recognizing all school bus drivers for taking care of our precious cargo during the school year. Whether they are transporting our kids to school, home, activities, or to sporting events, school bus drivers deserve recognition for the job they do
AC/WT Student and F.culty Exhibition
goes on display at Am.rillo Museum of Art
Amarillo Museum of Art, 2200 S. Van Buren on the
Washington Street campus of Amarillo College, is pre-
senting the Amarillo College / West Texas A&MUni-
versity Student / Faculty Exhibition. It showcases the
best works from current students and faculty.
The exhibit runs no~through April 27. Since 1972,
Amarillo College and the West Texas A&MUniversity
Visual Arts Departments have enjoyed this partner-
ship with AMoA. Students learn to prepare work for
the exhibition and gain a sense of pride in sharing their
work with the community in the professional setting
of the museum.
AMoAhours are 11a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday through
Saturday and 1-5p.m. Sunday. For additional informa-
tion, visit www.amoa.org, email amoa@actx.edu, or
call 806-371-5050 or 806-371-5392 (weekends).
High Plains Food Bank Faces Loss of Additional USDA Food Supply Amid Record Demand
Press Conference Tomorrow Announces Impact and Plans to Fill the Gap
AMARILLO, Texas – April 21, 2025 – High Plains Food Bank (HPFB) will hold a press conference tomorrow, Tuesday, April 22 at 10 a.m. in the warehouse, located at 815 S Ross to address the impact of recent cancellations of additional USDA food. Executive Director Zack Wilson will provide a statement and be available to answer questions.
HPFB continues to serve neighbors in need across the Texas Panhandle through a combination of food channels, including donated food, USDA food, and purchased food. These channels are critical to helping feed the nearly 1 in 6 individuals in the region facing food insecurity.
HPFB receives a portion of its food inventory through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), a federally funded USDA program that provides emergency food assistance using 100% American-grown products. TEFAP accounts for nearly 23% of HPFB’s total food supply annually, offering shelf-stable, high-protein, and fresh food options that support healthier lifestyles.
In 2024, USDA was authorized to make $500 million in additional food purchases nationwide to support hunger relief. However, earlier this year, the USDA announced the cancellation of those additional food purchases for 2025. Importantly, the TEFAP program itself was not cut or discontinued — HPFB will continue to receive its regular TEFAP allocation. However, the cancellation of these one-time supplemental purchases translates to a loss of 13 truckloads of food that HPFB was scheduled to receive throughout 2025.
“Nearly 13,000 households are served each month in the Texas Panhandle. More than 14,000 households were served in several months last year,” said Zack Wilson, Executive Director of High Plains Food Bank. “This is higher than what we saw during the 2007–2009 recession and the 2020 pandemic.”
To bridge the gap in supply caused by this cancellation and continue meeting record-breaking demand, HPFB has launched a $250,000 fundraising campaign. These funds will help support food purchases through the summer and beyond.
“The Texas Panhandle always rises to the challenge of helping our neighbors. HPFB will continue strengthening all its food channels — donated food, USDA food, and purchased food — to meet this growing need,” Wilson said. “With community support, we will continue our mission to alleviate hunger across the Texas
Panhandle.”
About High Plains Food Bank
Since 1982, High Plains Food Bank has strived to alleviate hunger in the Texas Panhandle. Currently, 1 in 6 neighbors, including 1 in 5 kids, experiences food insecurity. HPFB and 135+ partner food pantries and meal programs provide access to healthy food, education, and other resources across 29 counties to help neighbors establish food security, improve their health, and thrive. In 2024, HPFB distributed 8.4 million pounds of food through the network.
In addition to providing increased vitality, food banking decreases waste by distributing food that would otherwise go uneaten to people who need it.
To donate and support local hunger relief efforts, visit: www.hpfb.org/donate.
*High Plains Food Bank is an equal opportunity provider.
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