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04-10-2013, 12:55 PM
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Twila Lindblade, the former field and communications director for Congressman Ron Paul, is the new executive director of the Galveston County Food Bank.
Lindblade is an award-winning journalist who has been engaged in building community relationships over the course of her career.
"We are delighted that Twila will lead the Galveston County Food Bank into the future," said Becky Trout, president of the GCFB board of directors. "Over the past 10 years, the organization has grown from a small Galveston Island-based operation to a leader in the fight to end hunger throughout Galveston County. Twila's talents and passion will serve the Food Bank well and as we continue to help those in need access and purchase healthy food," Trout said.
"I am honored to take on this new role with the Galveston County Food Bank," said Lindblade. "Only by working together in a countywide effort can we bring an end to hunger for all of our residents." She started her new position March 22.
Recognized by the Houston Food Bank as a partner distribution organization in April 2012, the Galveston County Food Bank is a nonprofit organization that has provided food for people at risk of hunger throughout Galveston County for 10 years; founded as Gleanings From The Harvest. Its mission is to end hunger in Galveston County by mobilizing food, providing information and support for the community's survival and its future. As the county's hub for integrated food assistance, the Food Bank tackles the hunger issue in collaboration with is participating agencies.
http://www.chron.com/bayarea/news/article/Former-Ron-Paul-director-heads-the-Galveston-4423983.php
Twila Lindblade, the former field and communications director for Congressman Ron Paul, is the new executive director of the Galveston County Food Bank.
Lindblade is an award-winning journalist who has been engaged in building community relationships over the course of her career.
"We are delighted that Twila will lead the Galveston County Food Bank into the future," said Becky Trout, president of the GCFB board of directors. "Over the past 10 years, the organization has grown from a small Galveston Island-based operation to a leader in the fight to end hunger throughout Galveston County. Twila's talents and passion will serve the Food Bank well and as we continue to help those in need access and purchase healthy food," Trout said.
"I am honored to take on this new role with the Galveston County Food Bank," said Lindblade. "Only by working together in a countywide effort can we bring an end to hunger for all of our residents." She started her new position March 22.
Recognized by the Houston Food Bank as a partner distribution organization in April 2012, the Galveston County Food Bank is a nonprofit organization that has provided food for people at risk of hunger throughout Galveston County for 10 years; founded as Gleanings From The Harvest. Its mission is to end hunger in Galveston County by mobilizing food, providing information and support for the community's survival and its future. As the county's hub for integrated food assistance, the Food Bank tackles the hunger issue in collaboration with is participating agencies.
http://www.chron.com/bayarea/news/article/Former-Ron-Paul-director-heads-the-Galveston-4423983.php