Over 101,800 residents in Austin have benefited from food assistance and other Basic Needs services through Austin Public Health’s Neighborhood Centers in Fiscal Year 2025. This figure underscores the persistent challenge of food insecurity within the community, as highlighted in a recent City of Austin announcement. APH Neighborhood Services Unit Manager Angel Zambrano noted, “There is a widespread need for food assistance here in Austin and Travis County.”
In response to the disruption of SNAP benefits witnessed earlier in the year, organizations such as the Central Texas Food Bank have been essential in keeping local families fed, especially during holidays. As APH continues to provide imperative health and safety services, ranging from restaurant inspections to emergency preparedness, it also offers employment assistance, WIC programs, and more.
According to the City of Austin’s announcement, Community Services Assistant Director Donna Sundstrom articulated the holistic approach taken: “Our services are here for anyone who finds themselves in a place where they need help with food or any other basic needs.” She assured that support teams are available and ready to offer assistance or connect individuals with additional community resources when necessary…