EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Pasoans Fighting Hunger (EPFH) Food Bank says it remains at crisis levels while funding is unstable and will adjust food distribution operations to a four-day schedule, the non-profit organization said in a press release on Monday, March 17.
The non-profit says it will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 17, at its headquarters located at 9541 Plaza Circle to discuss the operational changes.
“Despite our best efforts to meet the growing need, post-COVID fundraising has dropped while need remains high, and government food assistance programs are becoming increasingly unstable. The recent news of a $1 billion cut in federal food assistance grants underscores the challenges food banks across the country are experiencing. As one of the most food-insecure regions in the U.S., El Paso is uniquely vulnerable to these shifts,” the non-profit said.
The non-profit says it will be adjusting food distribution operations to a four-day schedule which will be Tuesday through Friday. Partner pantry distributions will be adjusted to align with available resources, the non-profit said.
“El Pasoans Fighting Hunger remains committed to feeding our neighbors in need, but we are in a difficult position,” said Susan Goodell, CEO of EPFH. “The reality is, with fewer resources, we must make tough decisions to protect core operations even as we navigate this funding crisis. With a limited local food supply, we must be laser-focused on bringing the most nutritious food into El Paso for our most vulnerable neighbors.”
Those who want to help can donate by clicking here: How to help – EPFH or by volunteering. For more information on volunteering, click here: https://elpasoansfightinghunger.org/volunteer.
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