EL PASO, TX (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 El Pasoans Fighting Hunger will close its on-site food distribution on Friday, after Thursday’s severe weather caused heavy damage.<\/p>\n
According to the organization, the food bank’s offices and warehouses had water damage due to the storm.<\/p>\n
Video provided by El Pasoans Fighting Hunger show the damage.<\/p>\n
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El Paso food bank damage forces early closures after severe storms (Credit: El Pasoans Fighting Hunger)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The closure comes after the organization also shut down early Tuesday because of weather-related damage. <\/p>\n
It was the first time in several years El Pasoans Fighting Hunger had been forced to close early. <\/p>\n
According to. the organization, the additional damage from Thursday\u2019s weather left the food bank unable to welcome neighbors for Friday\u2019s distribution.<\/p>\n
The food bank said the decision to close reflects the severity of the damage and the need to protect neighbors, volunteers and staff. <\/p>\n
The offices and warehouse affected by the storm are the same spaces that support the daily work of getting food into homes across the Borderland.<\/p>\n
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger urged neighbors not to travel to its on-site distribution Friday and to check its official social media channels and website for updates before planning a visit.<\/p>\n