Construction of a new 9,200-square-foot facility for the Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry is nearing substantial completion.

The details

In late November, contractors did the following at the site at 1201 Pine St. in Bastrop:

Millwork

Laid down pavers

Completed a patio garden wall

Installed an elevator

Finished a storefront

Poured concrete

Landscaping

Fencing

Paint touch-ups

Rainwater downspout installation

Some background

During a meeting July 28, BCEFP Executive Director Tresha Silva shared with the Bastrop County Commissioners Court that the $7.5 million project—financed through grants, individual donations, business partnerships and in-kind donations—will allow the nonprofit organization to have a larger service capacity.

“The need continues to grow, but so does

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