All Community Outreach (ACO), a nonprofit organization serving Collin County since 1985, reports a significant rise in local families seeking assistance from its Food Pantry and Cares Center.
According to ACO, the organization has seen a surge in demand for groceries and household essentials, with more families requesting help due to recent changes in government assistance programs and employment disruptions.
ACO states that its staff and volunteers are working to meet this increased need, noting that appointments for food distribution are booked weeks in advance and that the organization is experiencing levels of demand similar to those seen during the pandemic…