Neighbor & Food Bank Spotlights
If we’re going to end hunger in Texas, we need to start by listening to and learning from the Texans who it impacts most and those on the front lines working to feed them. That’s why we’ve collected the stories from real Texans about their experiences with food insecurity. Through collecting, preserving and sharing stories, we aim to show how our neighbors navigate food insecurity and how we build a more equitable food system to help them thrive. Read stories below from our neighbors across Texas and the food banks working to serve them.
Featured Story
Marissa
“Everything is getting so expensive, it really is, and that’s why I’m going to school because I don’t want to struggle any more. And there’s a lot, not just me, but a lot of different families, whether or whatever their background is or their stories, everybody’s gonna struggle at one point.”
Kemi
“People always say, ‘You always smile,’ and I say, ‘Yeah, ‘cause I don’t have anything to make me sad, and if I have something [to make me sad], I just have to come out of it… just make your life shine!”
Nancy & Luana
“My mom really loves to eat healthy foods from the food pantry."
Jesus Mesa
"The two days we are alone feel like a whole week has gone by and we are worried about falling again.”
Wende
Wende is a veteran new to the Austin area. During a previous government shutdown, she attempted to find to resources as a furloughed employee.
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