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Food Insecurity

South Side food ministry serves 28 communities in South Texas. And that was before Covid-19

August 8, 2020 By Benjamin Gonzalez 1 Comment

Martin Medellin leads a food distribution at the parking lot of Southside Baptist Church on a recent Thursday, July 30, 2020.

Martin Medellin has been distributing food to a few dozen communities in South Texas, doing his best to fill the gap in an underserved part of the region. Then Covid-19 hit.

Filed Under: Food & Drink, Food Insecurity, Religion, South Side

Pandemic benefits program still has $17 million available for at-risk Texas families

July 19, 2020 By Ben Olivo Leave a Comment

Families must act fast to apply, though—the deadline for applications is July 31.

Filed Under: COVID-19, Food Insecurity

Should SAHA do more to address food insecurity during Covid-19?

July 5, 2020 By Heron Staff 2 Comments

As the Covid-19 outbreak continues to spike locally, San Antonio Housing Authority residents say the agency needs to do more to address food insecurity for residents younger than 60.

Filed Under: Food Insecurity, San Antonio Housing Authority

Did your child get free or reduced-price school lunches? You may be eligible for $285 in food aid.

June 2, 2020 By The Texas Tribune 7 Comments

Students grab lunch at North Side Independent School District in San Antonio.

Families that didn’t automatically get the federal aid for free and reduced-price meals missed while schools were closed have until June 30 to apply.

Filed Under: Education, Food Insecurity

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