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Texas food banks feel the squeeze of federal cuts, drop in donations

Texas food banks struggle with federal funding cuts and declining donations as they work to meet increased demand from families in need.

By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune·51 min ago

Volunteers and a group participating from Shell's health program sort and prepare food at Houston Food Bank in Houston on Aug. 12, 2026.

Credit: Texas Tribune / Hope Mora HOUSTON - When West Houston Assistance Ministries' food pantry flooded around Easter, pantry manager Verita Duncan, knew it couldn't stay closed for long.

Within days, around 200 families were waiting for registration to reopen, prompting the food pantry to turn to local college students for help getting back on its feet.

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