News, Events & Stories
May 10, 2023
Hunger Is a Big Problem, and Soup Kitchens Are Thinking Bigger
A Message from Joyce Campbell, TASK's Executive Director
A recent edition of Food Bank News featured a guest opinion written by Brian Greene, CEO of the Houston Food…
Apr 21, 2023
Want to Open a Soup Kitchen?
How-to book Mission Possible offers expert advice from longtime TASK leaders
Operating a soup kitchen can be very challenging but it also brings daily rewards to its volunteers as they do their part to help alleviate the pain and indignity of hunger.
Apr 15, 2023
Renewing Our Commitment to the Community
A Letter from Executive Director, Joyce E. Campbell
For nearly a year, TASK has engaged our patrons, staff, and community stakeholders in a thoughtful series of discussions concerning…
Apr 5, 2023
Honoring our Volunteers, the Lifeblood of TASK
April is National Volunteer Month
Everything we do at TASK is made possible by YOU, our volunteers. Every part of our operation relies on a…
Mar 22, 2023
TASK Helps Patron Publish Third Book
Deb Kisela adds new book of poetry to her credits
TASK writer, Deb Kisela, has released her newest book, a collection of poetry entitled Short Poems of My Own. Kisela,…
Mar 19, 2023
In Memory of Bruce Howard
Longtime TASK kitchen staffer is honored with a memorial plaque
Loyal. Dependable. Respected. That’s how the late Bruce Howard, a beloved member of the TASK kitchen staff, is remembered. It’s…
Mar 14, 2023
TASK & UPS: Removing Barriers to Employment
By providing transportation, UPS removes a major roadblock to self-sufficiency
Sharon Horne has been a regular presence at TASK for many years. Often called “The Face of TASK,” because of…