Texas Food Bank Faces Increased Demand

West Texas Food Bank is experiencing unprecedented demand for food assistance due to rising grocery prices and inflation, highlighting the need for community support through donations and food drives. In Washington, a proposed continuing resolution aims to extend the farm bill while providing disaster relief to farmers, with key support from Oklahoma Congressmen Frank Lucas and Tom Cole. However, the upcoming Farm Bill negotiations threaten to cut SNAP benefits by $30 billion over the next decade, jeopardizing food security for millions of Americans, especially vulnerable populations in New York. Lawmakers are urged to act swiftly as the current funding resolution expires soon, with farmers and agricultural advocates emphasizing the importance of economic support. As Texas prepares its budget, the expiration of the farm bill provisions raises concerns about funding for essential programs like school meals and SNAP, prompting calls for a temporary extension. The discussions around the farm bill are becoming a battleground between agricultural interests and nutritional assistance, underscoring the complexity of food policy in the U.S.