WACO, Texas (KXXV) — As families face rising food costs and the loss of school-provided meals during summer break, 25 News has partnered once again with Shepherd’s Heart for the annual "Feed the Need" food drive.

25 News has partnered with Shepherd’s Heart of Waco for the annual "Feed the Need" food drive, aimed at supporting families during the summer months when school meals are unavailable.

Last year, Shepherd’s Heart served over 104,000 families, with nearly 34,000 in the community living at or below the poverty line.

Volunteers and employees say rising grocery prices make the effort more critical than ever, highlighting the drive’s growing impact and community support.

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During summer break, families who rely on school meals for their children often struggl

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