SOURCE: https://www.statesman.com/
Just days into local restrictions that shuttered restaurants and limited gatherings to 10 or fewer people to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, Austin-area food banks began seeing their volunteers and donations dwindle.
In addition to helping thousands who already struggle with food insecurity, the food banks are expecting increased demands as businesses close and workers lose jobs.
In recent weeks, food banks in states hit hard by the coronavirus have been struggling with recruiting and retaining volunteers and stocking up on cleaning supplies and important staples. Boxes stuffed with canned and dried goods are ready to give out, but most lack hand sanitizer and cleaning wipes, which now are in short supply.
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