AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The High Plains Food Bank is seeing a drop in food donations while continuing to serve a record number of families across the Texas Panhandle.
Executive Director Zach Wilson said the organization has experienced a decrease in donated food over the past couple of months, particularly shelf-stable items such as canned goods, cereal and boxed meals. Those items are among the most requested and are essential for distribution through partner agencies and mobile food pantries.
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The decline comes after the food bank reported a 31% increase in demand last year compared to the previous year. Wilson said that elevated need has not slowed, with more than 14,000 households now receiving assistance each month across the 29 counties the organization serves.
At the same time, inventory is moving quickly…