Hunger Action Heroes Podcast
Season 01, Episode 11
Marc A Hinojosa – Victoria Christian Assistance Ministry
Each episode, host Chris Doelle sits down with someone playing a vital role in the Food Bank of the Golden Crescents mission of “Helping Heal the Hurt of Hunger.”
In this episode of the Hunger Action Heroes Podcast, hosted by Chris Doelle, the guest is Marc A. Hinojosa, Executive Director of Victoria Christian Assistance Ministries (VCAM). They discuss the history, mission, and services of VCAM, which was established in 1986 as a food pantry supported by various local churches. Hinojosa shares details of other programs VCAM offers, including a basic needs closet, free clothing store, and financial assistance for essential bills and medication. He emphasizes VCAM’s unique function as an interfaith nonprofit organization that provides all services for free. VCAM’s strong relationship with the Food Bank of the Golden Crescent is highlighted, showcasing their mutual dependence. Hinojosa also outlines volunteer opportunities and ways to support VCAM through donations. He concludes by reiterating their commitment to providing hope and essential services to the community.
The Title Sponsor is H-E-B’s Hunger Relief Program. H-E-B’s Hunger Relief Program works year-round to fight hunger in Texas and Mexico. Hunger relief has been a key focus for H-E-B since the first store opened in 1905. For more than a century now, H-E-B’s commitment and involvement in the communities it serves has been an important part of the way the company does business. Since the inception of the Hunger Relief Program, H-E-B has donated over 1 billion pounds of food to help nourish neighbors in communities throughout Texas and Mexico.
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