{"id":30097,"date":"2025-10-31T22:45:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T22:45:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/30097\/"},"modified":"2025-10-31T22:45:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T22:45:09","slug":"north-texas-food-bank-collin-county-brace-for-empty-pantries-skipped-meals-amid-snap-benefit-delays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/30097\/","title":{"rendered":"North Texas Food Bank, Collin County brace for \u2018empty pantries, skipped meals\u2019 amid SNAP benefit delays"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNorth Texas Food Bank<\/a> and Feeding Texas<\/a>, the state association of food banks, are bracing for \u201ca surge in need.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rising food costs are already causing food banks to see an increased need, according to a statement from Feeding Texas.<\/p>\n

In addition, on Nov. 1 individuals are expected to lose assistance from SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The program provides qualifying individuals and families monthly food benefits.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe loss of SNAP benefits for 460,000 of our North Texas neighbors is devastating, and what\u2019s even more heartbreaking is that half of those impacted are children,\u201d NTFB President and CEO Trisha Cunningham said in a news release. \u201cA delay in benefits isn\u2019t just inconvenient\u2014it\u2019s devastating. It means empty pantries, skipped meals and added stress for families already living on the edge.\u201d<\/p>\n

What it means<\/p>\n

Plano-based NTFB serves 12 counties across the region, including 51,317 individual SNAP participants in Collin County, according to NTFB data<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we enter the season of giving, it\u2019s a powerful time for Texans to show up for one another,\u201d Celia Cole, CEO of Feeding Texas, said in a statement. \u201cWhether it\u2019s a donation, a volunteer shift or simply sharing resources, every action strengthens our collective response.\u201d<\/p>\n

Individuals can find a nearby pantry or mobile food distribution site at www.ntfb.org\/get-help<\/a>. To find information about donating to the NTFB and its providers, visit www.ntfb.org\/get-involved\/donate<\/a>.<\/p>\n

NTFB Director of Communications Jeff Smith said residents wanting to help can donate funds, food or time in some of the following ways:<\/p>\n

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Some context<\/p>\n

Food insecurity in the Collin County area increased by just over 12% between 2022 and 2023, according to data released by national nonprofit Feeding America in May.<\/p>\n

In response, NTFB launched a new five-year plan with the ultimate goal of meeting at least 80% of food needs in every ZIP code served by NTFB, as previously reported<\/a> by Community Impact.<\/p>\n

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