Miss SPJST
Paetyn Beckendorf
Reign 2025 - 2026"Czech Off Hunger" — As Miss SPJST my service project is to feed hungry Texans. I strive to collect and donate food to many different food pantry's, with a focus on 5 Loaves and 2 Fish. To lower the numbers of hungry people all throughout the state.
About MeMy name is Paetyn Beckendorf. I am a daughter to Becky and Jason Beckendorf and a sister to both Bailee and Tynlee Beckendorf. I am from Lodge 47 Seaton after I switched from 182 Falls County. I enjoy reading, playing the tuba, hanging with my sisters, and watching movies. I hope one day to attend Texas A&M or UMHB and get a psychology degree or a degree in biblical counseling.
Texas ranks first in the nation for food insecurity — more than any other state
Texans currently experience food insecurity
hungry Texans is a child under 18
of parents struggle to afford enough nutritious food for their kids when school is out
donated to a Texas food bank can provide multiple meals through bulk purchasing partnerships
Sources: Feeding Texas · North Texas Food Bank · No Kid Hungry Texas
Find a Food Pantry Near You
SPJST serves all of Texas through 7 districts. Select your district to explore pantries in your area.
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College Campus Food Pantries
Food pantries on Texas college campuses. Select a letter to browse.
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Donate & Volunteer
Every contribution makes a difference. Donate shelf-stable food items, give monetarily, or volunteer your time at a local food pantry. Even a few hours can help feed dozens of families.
Find Ways to Help
Summer Meal Sites for Kids
When school is out, millions of Texas children lose access to free school meals. Summer meal sites across Texas offer free, nutritious meals to kids 18 and under — no registration required.
Find a Summer Meal SiteAs federal SNAP funding cuts ripple across Texas, food banks are bracing for a surge in need — making community-level efforts like Czech Off Hunger more critical than ever.
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Miss SPJST In Action
Follow Paetyn's monthly journey as she works to Czech Off Hunger across Texas.