As the holidays approach, many North Texas families are feeling the strain of a difficult year. The Storehouse in Plano is seeing that need firsthand. They are a nonprofit food bank that makes sure thousands are taken care of each year.

"So when you look, even just pre-pandemic, until today, it's more than 400% increase in the number of neighbors that we serve," said Sarah Whitland, the chief development officer at The Storehouse.

Food has always been at the core of the nonprofit's mission. Families can receive up to 90 pounds of food per visit.

"Last year, we served 160,000 unduplicated neighbors. That is individuals served, not number of touchpoints," Whitland said.

The Storehouse also offers clothing, job training, financial support, and health resources, all designed to help neighb

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