THE ISSUE
Food insecurity remains a pressing issue in Comal County, where many families are just one unexpected event—like a medical emergency or job loss—away from hunger. In 2023, Feeding America estimated that more than 25,000 of our neighbors in Comal County faced food insecurity.
According to the New Braunfels Food Bank, nearly half of their clients are employed, yet unable to afford groceries. Serving over 7,000 individuals each month, one in four had to choose between buying food and paying for medical care.
Locally, our senior population is particularly vulnerable. The Comal County Senior Citizens Foundation serves as a vital lifeline, delivering over 76,000 meals to seniors across the county each year. However, with rising food costs and increasing demand, the strain is growing.
The Inspiration
The McKenna Foundation believes that no one in our community should have to choose between food and other essentials like rent, medical care, or clothes. Addressing the need, the Foundation launched the New Braunfels Food Bank in 2017 and continues to champion organizations such as the CCSCF, Helping Hands Food Pantry, CRRC of Canyon Lake, and many others fighting hunger in our community.
