In the News ... "Food bank gets set for Giving Tuesday"

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Staff Report
• Odessa American

ODESSA, TEXAS - The West Texas Food Bank distributed food Tuesday evening at its facility and a large line was expected.

With the COVID-19 pandemic coupled with the drop in oil prices, food bank spokesman Craig Stoker said this is a continuation of the distribution that started about four months ago in South Odessa. Because of the expected line, Stoker said they moved it to the headquarters.

Stoker said this highlights the fact that society is living paycheck to paycheck. He noted that he first of the month is coming again when rent and car payments are due ...

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