NTFB News - SSA Award, Feeding America Survey, Furry Food Banker and More

NTFB SSA Team Wins Award at Feeding Texas Conference

A huge congratulations is in order for NTFB's Social Services Assistance (SSA) Team for being recognized by Feeding Texas for most submitted applications! Some of the team attended the Feeding Texas Social Services Conference last week and received the award in person. This is a huge accomplishment and demonstrates the team's strong commitment to ensuring our neighbors have access to nutritious food through SNAP, as well as the way they display our core value of compassion in the community.

Don't forget that the annual Feeding America Employee Engagement Survey is open until Wednesday, Aug. 31! Here are the steps for completing the survey:

1. Find the email from support@quantumworkplace.com in your inbox.

2. Click the link and complete the survey. It takes 10 minutes.

3. You're done! We really appreciate your valuable feedback.

Please also note: if you cannot locate the email from Quantum, contact Angela Roe to get a specific code allowing you to take the survey.

For more information about the survey, click here.

New Furry Food Banker

Government Relations Director Dr. Val Hawthorne and family are pleased to have welcomed a new family member on Aug. 21. "Kota," or Dakota Juniper Hawthorne, was born June 25, 2022 in Sisterdale, TX. Val said, "She's a Bernese Mountain Dog, a breed known for their intelligence, companionship, loyalty, and loving nature." What a beauty!

Food Bankers in the Wild

Members of the External Affairs and Sourcing teams, along with COO Maurice Wilson II, recently visited a Kroger facility in Dallas. Maurice said, "Amazing to tour the new Kroger automated facility in Dallas. Even more amazing is their partnership with #NTFB.Their Zero Hunger Zero Waste campaign is making a difference. #bettertogether"

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