AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry is asking for help from the community. Whether it’s becoming a monthly donor or volunteering, the food pantry is doing what it can to ensure it stays ahead of food shortage concerns, the nonprofit said in a news release.
The food bank said the “growing demand, rising food prices, and looming food shortages put increasing pressure on local resources.”
Central Texas Food Bank hit with $5.5M in federal funding cuts
This comes after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) made cuts, which includes “$500 million in food purchasing programs,” the food bank said.
Furthermore, the food pantry said the Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) took a loss of $5.5 million in funding, as well as 40 food delivery cancellations. CTFB is a “key supplier for Bastrop County,” the release said. That equals around 761,000 meals…