In years past, the Forney Food Bank would typically serve about 50 families a week.

Until now.

The small space stocked with food, toiletries and clothing for those in need is located at 222 Industrial Drive.

These days, the food pantry’s manager, Natalie McAlanis, can barely keep up with the demand.

“I have been so busy. I’m probably working 40-60 hours a week,” she said. “I’m constantly getting phone calls: people needing assistance; people wanting to help by dropping off food.”

The Kaufman County community is home to a sizeable concentration of SNAP recipients in North Texas.

NBC 5 Investigates reviewed Texas DHHS ZIP code data related to SNAP beneficiaries.

Data shows Forney, population 38,000, has over 11,500 SNAP recipient residents.

Families are welcome on Wednesdays, where t

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