Central Texas Food Bank helps thousands at Del Valle HS event
The food bank says it’s the second largest mass distribution in its history, as demand skyrockets for food and water. Author: Danny Spewak Updated: 11:24 PM CST February 20, 2021
AUSTIN, Texas After driving 8 miles to Del Valle High School from her home in Austin s Colony, Cassandra Vieta spent three-and-a-half hours waiting in the Central Texas Food Bank drive-thru line on Saturday afternoon.
Her situation had turned desperate.
“We were without power, water, gas, heat, ability to cook, ability to stay warm,” Vieta said. “There are a lot of people that still need food.”