Background
Not long ago, Rep.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez started a fundraiser to support those suffering in The Lone Star State. In just a few hours, she was able to raise $1 million. This afternoon, she shared that her fundraising efforts have now garnered $2 million. She plans to fly down to Texas to meet with Rep.
Sylvia Garcia and further her efforts.
Feeding Texas
What They Do: Feeding Texas is a statewide network of food banks leading a unified effort to end hunger in Texas. Our goal is to ensure access to adequate, nutritious food for all Texans, improve the health and financial stability of the communities we serve, and engage all stakeholders in advocating for hunger solutions, the organization states.
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