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LUBBOCK, Texas — Several Lubbock organizations are stepping up to help families struggling to afford food following the recent suspension of food stamp (SNAP) benefits for some residents. From nonperishable food drives to monetary donation options, local groups are working together to make sure no one in the community goes hungry.
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East Lubbock Art HouseEast Lubbock Art House, at 405 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, is accepting nonperishable food items, fresh fruits and vegetables, and bottled drinks that are not expired. The group also accepts refrigerated items during business hours, Thursday through Sunday from noon to 7 p.m.Organizers ask that donors do not bring hygiene products, art supplies, clothes, books, opened items or homemade food.Monetary donations are also accepted to help purchase food items for families in need:Venmo: @eastlubbockarthouseCash App: $EastLubbockArtHousePayPal: paypal.me/eastlubbockarthouseSuggested donation items include: cereal, pasta, canned meats, peanut butter, bottled water, snacks, oatmeal, granola bars, bread, trail mix, condiments, fruit cups, chips, cookies and powdered drinks.FOUND MissionFOUND is collecting donations to support local residents. The nonprofit is accepting snacks, clothing and shoes, hygiene products and school supplies.Items can be dropped off at any of the following locations:8207 Ithaca Ave., Suite B (All Seasons Property Care)3520 Woodrow Road (Discount Storage)5828 Spur 327 (Hub City Body Shop)Monetary donations can be made online at thefoundmission.com/donate or through Venmo @FOUNDMISSION.Lubbock Dream CenterThe Lubbock Dream Center is hosting a monthlong food drive throughout November to restock its community food pantry.“Our phones are ringing more consistently than ever families are looking for food,” organizers said.The pantry is open to the public every Saturday morning from 8:15 to 9 a.m. Families in immediate need can contact the center for emergency assistance.
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Lubbock Dream Center said “rally your friends, family, community group, colleagues, and tribes of all kinds together and help us meet this need for our community.”
Every extra can of veggies counts toward someone’s full belly, and warm heart. Call the office at 806-799-4329 for any questions on what they can and cannot accept or use…