The African American Youth Harvest Foundation was featured by CBS Austin / KEYE in a local news story examining how federal food cuts are affecting the Central Texas Food Bank and community-based organizations across the region.
The report, written by Andrew Freeman, highlights the cancellation of roughly 716,000 meals connected to federal cuts and the impact this has on Central Texas families facing food insecurity. The story also features AAYHF Founder and Director Michael Lofton, who spoke about how food access is deeply connected to the broader needs of youth, families, and neighborhoods — including mentoring, clothing, utilities, employment support, re-entry resources, safety, and justice.
For AAYHF, food insecurity is not an isolated issue. It is part of a larger network of challenges that can affect a family’s stability and a young person’s future. As demand continues to rise and food supplies become more limited, AAYHF remains committed to serving the community with compassion, dignity, and practical support.
We are grateful to CBS Austin for spotlighting this important issue and helping raise awareness about the urgent needs facing families throughout Central Texas.