The need for food across southeast Texas continues to be at near-record demand.
Houston Food Bank CEO Brian Greene spoke with Eyewitness News on Monday about their ability to help during the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to a study conducted by the Census Bureau, food insecurity in Texas was at about 14 percent. Now, it has almost doubled.
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