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HD 136 initiative provides emergency food aid
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 by Tai Moses
The offices of District 6 Council Member Jimmy Flannigan and Texas state Rep. John Bucy are partnering with Hill Country Community Ministries on an initiative to provide assistance to seniors over 60 and disabled people of any age in House District 136 “who are homebound or otherwise have urgent food access needs in light of the coronavirus pandemic.” The HD 136 Neighbor to Neighbor Seniors Food & Wellness Program is now seeking volunteers to help with outreach, food packaging or delivery, or to donate supplies. Find out more about volunteering here. Sign up for emergency food assistance here.
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