As grocery prices rise for consumers across the state, food banks are also dealing with their own financial squeeze caused by inflation and a decline in donations, with the number of people seeking help increasing by 25%.
said in a press release that the grants were being awarded and acknowledged the need for help since the start of the pandemic.
To combat financial shortfalls in the meantime, food banks have tried to increase donations. But Feeding Texas saw a drop in donations at the beginning of the pandemic and is now expecting to see another decrease. Juan Escalante lost his job after he didn’t renew his residency card on time. He’s still considered a permanent resident, but letting a residency card lapse can complicate — or prevent — someone’s ability to work until it is renewed. As he works to get the card renewed, he’s been able to find some construction work to help pay the bills. Emily Escalante works her ride-share job when she’s not caring for their three children.
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