Some Austinites were able to load up in their vehicles and receive food for this Thanksgiving holiday.
"Unfortunately, the need is not surprising to us when we take a look at what's happening with the economy right now, at inflation," said food bank CEO and President Sari Vatske.FOX 7 was told the food bank had trouble securing turkeys this year because of a shortage. Additionally, inflation has been affecting grocery affordability for the community.
"We're seeing an average of 20% increase in the various components of what most people would have for their Thanksgiving dinner," said Senator Cornyn.if a rail strike happens"We were told before the election, it's interesting, before the election, we were told this problem has sort of been solved and gone away," said Cornyn.
"The President has some authorities under emergency circumstances to try to delay this disruption. But you can imagine what would happen to everything from cars to food to you name it, if the rail system in America was disrupted, because it's an essential component of our distribution system to support our economy and national security, too," said Senator Cornyn.
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