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Arise Church partners with South Plains Food Bank to fight food insecurity
Summary by The Lubbock Editorial Desk · Based on reporting from KCBD News
· August 21, 2026
· 2 min read
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Johnny Perez, reverend at Arise Church, has watched food insecurity grow in Lubbock over 24 years. What started as the church buying its own food has grown into a partnership with the South Plains Food Bank. Church distributes food twice a week Through its Heaven Manna Min...
Key takeaway Church distributes food twice a week Through its Heaven Manna Ministry, the church hands out food every Monday and Thursday morning starting at 10 a.
Why this matters in The Lubbock
The partnership between Arise Church and the South Plains Food Bank is a crucial step in addressing food insecurity in Lubbock, where many residents struggle to make ends meet. As the city's cost of living continues to rise, the fixed incomes of veterans, seniors, and those on disability benefits are stretched thinner, making it harder to afford basic necessities like food. The Heaven Manna Ministry's twice-weekly food distributions and free grocery delivery for those with disabilities will help fill a critical gap in services. Given Lubbock's history of economic challenges and its vulnerability to Gulf hurricanes and flooding, which can further destabilize low-income households, this kind of community support is essential. By providing a hand up, not a handout, Arise Church is demonstrating a commitment to the well-being of its neighbors, and its collaboration with the South Plains Food Bank will amplify the impact of their efforts.
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Category: Local ·
Published: August 21, 2026 ·
Source: KCBD News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Johnny Perez, reverend at Arise Church, has watched food insecurity grow in Lubbock over 24 years. What started as the church buying its own food has grown into a partnership with the South Plains Food Bank. Church distributes food twice a week Through its Heaven Manna Min...
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