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Metrocrest warns of food‑supply and donation shortfalls, asks Coppell for $61,625 increase
Summary
Metrocrest Services reported rising demand and possible cuts in food-bank supplies and private donations; the nonprofit asked Coppell for a $61,625 increase for FY2025–26 to maintain food, housing and senior services while it pursues other revenue strategies.
Metrocrest Services, the nonprofit that runs a large food pantry and social‑service hub serving Coppell and surrounding cities, told the Coppell City Council on Tuesday it is facing a potential supply and revenue shortfall and asked the city for an additional $61,625 in fiscal 2025–26 funding.
Tracy Eubanks, Metrocrest’s CEO, said the agency served about 24,000 individuals in the last year and is on pace to serve roughly 28,000 this year. She said federal funding cuts and a looming reduction in North Texas Food Bank purchasing power could force the region to lose hundreds of thousands…
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