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To get food assistance, we're doing everything we can to get them quickly the food that they need so they can get home. many run out of gas. because they can't afford that we're having to put some gas in their tanks. it has been humbling to see the need. we thought the pandemic was coming to an end, then the needs would start shrinking and then it had. now it is starting to creep back up as inflation is really taking ahold and families are just struggling again to put that basic ingredient of food on their table. will: well the other side of the equation the heartful message, the inspiring not...

♪. will: the cost of everything is going up with inflation hitting its highest levels in four decades. as americans struggle to stay afloat food i think banks across the country are seeing long lines with some struggling to keep up in demand n texas the san antonio food bank distributed food to 1750 households on friday. its president and ceo eric cooper joins us now. eric, great to have you. by the way it should be noted, this is a part of america not often highlighted enough. it is americans every saturday, whatever the day may be, every day in many communities, stepping up to help one ano...

Texas, with the heat, utility bills have been crazy and as you mentioned, inflation on food, gas, rents gone up, families are struggling. they're leaving the grocery store with less food in the grocery cart. they're leaning on feeding america food banks to make up the difference. will: i live in texas as well, eric. the heat is quite honestly for locals. as we are we know. this is not normal. that is really bad. as you said that will rise electricity bills, water bills, everything goes up. the downstream effect of attempting to pay the grocery bill in inflated food markets. what are the lines ...

Many in San Antonio are turning to local one resource to fill the gaps in their refrigerators and pantries.

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