FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Americans are feeling the squeeze of soaring inflation and the impact is trickling down to non-profits.
The Tarrant Area Food Bank is in desperate need of donations as the demand for help increases and the typical pool of donors dwindles.
Julie Butner is the TAFB’s President and said they’re experiencing a 24% reductions in donations. She cited several factors in addition to inflation including federal funding drying up and a supply chain shortage.
The food bank has had to dip into its own funds to bridge the gap.
“We had a budget year-to-date of $1.4 million dollars to spend on food and we have already spent over $4.5 million of that budget. So, we’re struggling in different ways and doing the best we can to provide for families who are also struggling,” said Butner.
Right now, the food bank said the two biggest needs are money and time.
“If you have the funds and the wherewithal and can donate, we’d love to have your donation. If you don’t, that’s okay…we could use your time. We’re looking for volunteers because we’re seeing so many more people in our lines, we are in desperate need of people to come out and help us distribute food into the community,” she said.
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