Wed, May 21, 2025
[ Wed, May 21st 2025 ]: WAFB
Foods to avoid while pregnant
Tue, May 20, 2025
Mon, May 19, 2025

Bastrop County food pantry braces for food shortage amid increased demand, prices

The Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry is preparing for a potential increase in demand due to the impending end of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) emergency allotments on February 28, 2023. The pantry, which has been serving the community for over 30 years, is expecting a rise in the number of families seeking assistance as the additional SNAP benefits, implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, are set to expire. The pantry's executive director, Kathy Brown, expressed concerns about the impact on families already struggling with rising food prices and inflation, and emphasized the importance of community support and donations to help meet the growing need.

Read the Full KXAN Article at:
[ https://www.yahoo.com/news/bastrop-county-food-pantry-braces-161045406.html ]