H-E-B announced a $5 million commitment to support food banks across Texas and an additional $1 million donation to Meals on Wheels programs statewide, according to a news release.

The donations come amid rising hunger concerns in Texas communities, where more people are facing food insecurity amid the federal government shutdown.

The $5 million will be distributed among food banks in the Feeding Texas network to help combat hunger, which affects more than 22% of children in the state, according to Feeding Texas.

The $1 million gift to Meals on Wheels Texas will support nutrition services for homebound seniors. Approximately 13.6% of Texas seniors are at risk of hunger, Feeding Texas statistics show.

The release stated that Meals on Wheels Texas delivers more than 100,000 meals daily,

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