Food insecurity hits an all-time high as Central Texas Food Bank serves 1,000 families in Waco

WACO, Texas (KXXV) — Hundreds of cars lined up outside Waco ISD Stadium on Saturday morning as the Central Texas Food Bank partnered with local food pantry Shepherd's Heart to distribute 37,000 pounds of food to 1,000 families ahead of the holidays.

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The line of vehicles stretched from the stadium past the Waco VA, with some cars arriving nearly 2 hours before the distribution was scheduled to begin.

"Our highs have surpassed the highs during the pandemic. Food insecurity is at an all-time high, compounded with rising costs of groceries and just the cost of living," said Anurita Mittra, Vice President of Network Programs and Services with Central Texas Food Bank.

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