As we celebrate the holiday season there are issues in our city and the State that I want to bring to your notice. The pandemic has spiked food insecurity among the people of Texas. One in 8 Texans faces hunger and food insecurity. The children too are suffering due to this. The food banks and the nonprofits are working to help them but the surge in food prices is hampering their efforts. But there have been reports that community-led efforts are helping to curb hunger in many areas. The initiatives like the Funky Town Fridge where refrigerators are set up in different communities that provide free food all day.