Eric Cooper

CEO of San Antonio Food Bank

Eric Cooper is the passionate and visionary President & CEO of the San Antonio Food Bank, an organization serving 105,000 individuals weekly across 29 counties in Southwest Texas. With over 23 years of dedicated leadership, Eric has significantly grown the food bank's reach and impact, emphasizing a holistic approach to community support. His strategic efforts focus not just on alleviating immediate hunger but also on addressing the root causes of food insecurity by integrating food distribution with support for housing, education, and employment. Eric is a tireless advocate for policy changes and community engagement, believing that hunger is a policy choice that can be eradicated with collective conscience and compassion. His work is fueled by gratitude for volunteers and staff and a commitment to building a thriving, equitable community.