Food, job assistance easier to access in new nonprofit partnership [Video]

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Central Texas Food Bank is partnering with Workforce Solutions Capital Area to create a one-stop shop for community members to receive food and job assistance services.

Both services will now be provided under one roof at the Central Texas Food Bank headquarters on Metropolis Drive. This comes as Travis County sees an increase in demand for these types of services.

Sari Vatske, the CEO and President of the Central Texas Food Bank, said last year the food bank nearly saw 178,000 food insecure individuals and is anticipating about 208,000 people to go through their doors this year. That demand can be attributed to population growth and the high cost of living.

“Anytime we can provide co-located services for the increased need is a win-win for both organizations, but most importantly for those we are trying to serve,” Vatske explained.

The food bank sees between 30 and …