Bastrop Co. Emergency Food Pantry asking for community help to amid food shortage concerns

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry is asking for help from the community. Whether it's becoming a monthly donor or volunteering, the food pantry is doing what it can to ensure it stays ahead of food shortage concerns, the nonprofit said in a news release.The food bank said the "growing demand, rising food prices, and looming food shortages put increasing pressure on local resources." Central Texas Food Bank hit with $5.5M in federal funding cutsThis comes after the U.S. De