Texas ranks among the nation’s most food-insecure states after pandemic-era programs expired and record-high inflation drove up food prices, according to a...
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At its annual Mayor Day event on Wednesday, the North Texas Food Bank unveiled the latest insights from the Map the Meal Gap study of 2022 data, which revealed a stark reality for the Lone Star State.Food insecurity can hurt a person’s health, leading to poorer outcomes in life. Texas now has the largest number of food-insecure residents and in North Texas, working families of color disproportionately face hunger, underscoring the persistent harm of economic inequities.
Congressman Colin Allred, who represents parts of the North Texas Food Bank’s region, said in a statement that no family should ever wonder where they’ll get their next meal.“Sadly, over 777,000 people are facing hunger in North Texas, and we must ensure that the North Texas Food Bank can meet those needs,” said Allred, a supporter of federal food assistance programs. “Let’s keep working to lower costs and ensure our economy is lifting up every Texan.
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