“This is going down as the most expensive Thanksgiving ever, the cost of turkey and the sides, families are struggling,” said Eric Cooper, San Antonio Food Bank CEO.
Cooper said there’s been an increase in the number of families lining up for assistance over the past few months.
“As this recession is coming in, we see our line getting longer. We’re now seeing just over 100,000 people each week coming for assistance, many of them not knowing where else to turn,” said Cooper.“We were about 10% to 15% less demand last year and inflation is really wreaking havoc on so many expense categories. Unfortunately, people’s paychecks are just not covering those expenses,” said Cooper.is one way to help. The event raises funds to help feed families during the holidays.
“We’re still needing some turkeys to come in, about 5,000, but it’s not too late and we’re going to be doing everything we can to make sure we can get a turkey to a family in need,” said Cooper. “And then we’ll be looking at Christmas. We’d love to have turkeys for Christmas or Christmas ham. Those center-of-the-plate proteins are the number one needed items at the food bank.”“Not having those ingredients that make it possible for their family to gather around that dinner table is heartbreaking.
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