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Effect of Government Shutdown on Local Food Distribution

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For AssistanceFood Bank of West Central Texaswww.fbwct.org www.militarymeals.org325-695-6311 Meals on Wheels Plushttp://www.mealsonwheelsplus.com325-672-5050 By Loretta Fulton Local food distribution agencies have not been affected yet by the government shutdown that began Oct. 1. Meals on Wheels Plus and the Food Bank of West Central Texas continue to operate with no disruption in funding, but both are concerned about a prolonged shutdown.  “Currently,

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Food Bank Expansion Will Add Onsite Pantry, Conference Room

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By Loretta Fulton Expanding and sprucing up the Food Bank of West Central Texas had long been a dream of its board of directors and administrators. But it wasn’t until the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 went into effect that the necessary funding became available. The American Rescue Plan was a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill passed by Congress

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‘McMurry Serves’ Local Nonprofits

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By LORETTA FULTON The T-shirts said “McMurry Serves” and the actions backed it up. Fifteen McMurry representatives, including alumni, faculty, staff, students and a couple of “not yet War Hawks” sorted food and packed boxes Saturday morning at the Food Bank of West Central Texas. The effort was part of the “McMurry Serves” initiative sponsored by the Alumni & Friends

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