29th annual Austin Empty Bowl Project brings meals to locals in need
The Austin Empty Bowl Project is returning Nov. 22 and Nov. 23 to raise funds to support Central…
The Week’s Biggest News in Brief • The Austin Chronicle
Shutdown Circles the Drain: On Monday, the U.S. Senate passed a funding bill that would end the government…
Austin-area food bank demand doubles amid SNAP delays
Jacqueline Scott shuffled into the Dove Springs Recreation Center early Tuesday morning. She got in line, along with…
Travis County approves $500K in emergency food aid amid SNAP delays
Travis County commissioners approved $500,000 for supplemental food assistance Nov. 5, as health and social service leaders work…
How to help others in the Austin area during the SNAP delays
More than 87,000 people in the Austin area will likely face delays receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits,…
Austin, Travis County leaders call for community support as supplemental food benefits potentially expire
Austin and Travis County leaders are promoting area resources and urging community assistance as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program,…
The Week’s Biggest News in Brief • The Austin Chronicle
Support During the Shutdown: 3.5 million Texans are poised to lose SNAP benefits on Nov. 1 due to…
Central Texas Food Bank ramps up efforts as government shutdown halts SNAP benefits
AUSTIN, Texas — The Central Texas Food Bank has announced that due to the government shutdown, the USDA…
3.5 million Texans are at risk of losing food stamp benefits
SNAP benefits for Texans may not go out in November if the federal government shutdown continues past Oct.…