TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Tarrant Area Food Bank was one of several North Texas food pantries that received a large donation from the Bank Of America this week.
The food bank got a $25,000 donation that will help fund 125,000 meals.
TAFB said the money couldn’t have come at a better time as it continues to deal with a lack of volunteers and an increase in demand due to inflation amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Inflation is biting really hard. Even though people are going back to work those paychecks don’t go as far as they used to,” said Stephen Raeside, TAFB Chief Development Officer.
The difficult burden of pandemic-related issues in a situation that’s being seen in the industry nationwide.
In addition to the increase in the need for help from residents who are struggling, volunteer numbers have slid down even further amid the latest wave of the omicron variant.
“We were just starting to get our volunteers back but are numbers our way down. We desperately need help to get food out to those hungry families,” said Raeside.
He wants North Texans to know the impact that volunteering time or making a cash donation has on community members who receive the help.
“I see it every week at our distributions and our food pantries. I am privileged that I get to see the end result. I get to see how happy, grateful and really relieved these families are. They’re stretched thin and have lots of worries beyond groceries like utilities. By donating some volunteer time or a cash donation, you’ve alleviated the hunger and it’s one less thing these families have to worry about.” said Raeside.
Bank of America also donated $400,000 to Crossroad Community Services in Dallas, $200,000 to the North Texas Food Bank.
Click here for information on how to volunteer or donate to the Tarrant Area Food Bank.
Copyright 2021. WBAP/KLIF News. All Rights Reserved.