As the season of giving begins, many North Texans are feeling the strain of a difficult year. To help meet the growing need, CBS News Texas and our partners at Tom Thumb and Albertsons are expanding the " 11 Days of Giving " initiative, now running for 11 days in both November and December.

For these first 11 days, the grocery chain is donating $1,000 each day to food banks across North Texas. On Monday, the contribution went to Sharing Life in Mesquite.

For thousands of families, getting enough to eat isn't guaranteed. Sharing Life works to fill that gap, and for clients like Ageren Payne, the support means everything.

"It means the world, especially because right now I am not working," Payne said.

More than a food bank, Sharing Life also provides clothing, hygiene items, household

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