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South Plains Food Bank to Receive Funds

By: Brooke Chavez
Updated: May 13, 2009
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The South Plains Food bank will be able to feed more families thanks to the Texas Legislature. Lawmakers passed a bill giving 20 million dollars, ovver 2 years to agencies like the South Plains Food Bank. The bill passed in response to the increased need for assistance from struggling families. The bill is targeted toward childhood nutrition programs and the money will be allocated to Lubbock and the surrounding areas.

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