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.”

Host: Chris Doelle Guest: Miranda Listinger

Episode Summary: Miranda Listinger, manager of the Victoria Farmers Market, discusses how a farmers market can support local food businesses while also helping make fresh food more accessible to the community. As a former market vendor herself, Miranda shares how her experience as a baker, along with the challenges she faced along the way, shaped her approach to managing the market today. The conversation explores the farmers market as a stepping stone for small food businesses, the importance of clear vendor policies, and the role of SNAP and Double Up Food Bucks in helping shoppers purchase fresh produce. Miranda also discusses the balance between supporting vendors, serving shoppers, and advancing the food bank’s broader mission.

Food donations always welcome at the Food Bank year-round.

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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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.”

Host: Chris Doelle Guest: Eunice Martinez-Gonzalez

Episode Summary: In this episode of Hunger Action Heroes, Chris Doelle sits down with Eunice Martinez-Gonzalez, Community Engagement Coordinator at the Food Bank of the Golden Crescent. Unice shares what her role involves, from community outreach, media and graphic creation to event support and donor engagement, and discusses the importance of making employees and community members feel valued and connected to the mission. The conversation highlights how strong relationships, workplace culture, and community involvement can make a meaningful difference in the fight against hunger across the Golden Crescent.

Food donations always welcome at the Food Bank year-round.

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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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.”

Host: Chris Doelle Guest: Leticia Reinke – Imperative Chemical Partner’s

Episode Summary: In this episode of Hunger Action Heroes, host Chris Doelle visits with Leticia Reinke of Imperative Chemical Partners about the company’s work in the oil and gas industry and its commitment to giving back in the communities where its employees live and work. Leticia explains how Imperative Chemical Partners supports producers through flow assurance and asset integrity, while also building a strong internal culture centered on service. The conversation highlights Imperative’s partnership with the Food Bank of the Golden Crescent, including financial support and hands-on volunteer hours packing meals in Victoria. Leticia also shares how Imperative views community engagement as more than writing a check—it is about showing up, serving, and making a lasting impact.

Key Topics • What Imperative Chemical Partners does in the oil and gas industry • Flow assurance, asset integrity, and helping producers improve performance • Imperative’s footprint across 13 states and 43 locations • The company’s emphasis on customer service and relationships • Leticia Reinke’s role in internal and community relations • Why employees are considered Imperative’s most valuable resource • Imperative’s partnership with the Food Bank of the Golden Crescent • Volunteer service in Victoria, including meal-packing efforts • The importance of giving time, not just financial donations • Imperative’s broader pillars of giving, including youth, mental health, and community needs • How community service strengthens company culture • Imperative’s future vision for growth through people, culture, and local impact

Food donations always welcome at the Food Bank year-round.

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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