Ariadna Camarillo

As the holidays approach, many are planning gatherings that will be filled with food and fun. But not everyone can celebrate that way. Some of our neighbors experience hunger and homelessness. Ariadna Camarillo tells us more.

You often find them hanging out in places like these…Where they wait patiently for that meal…A meal that some people, like Anthony Patlan, give up to someone else who needs it more.     
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Anthony -- a 54-year-old who spent his childhood in foster care -- has faced many challenges in life.
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Anthony's challenges have forced him to turn to the streets for survival -- the streets, where to him, family isn't defined only by last names or by blood.
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San Marcos possesses one of the highest poverty rates in Texas. According to Feeding America, 25 thousand people in Hays County suffer from food insecurity.  But hope flows in the San Marcos community.
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The Southside Community Center along with the Hays County Food Bank are helping those in need.
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It's easy to forget how privileged most of us really are. When encountering people in need, sometimes the easiest thing to do is look the other way.  But an act of kindness is all it takes to bring pure joy. Even if it's the last thing one has to offer.
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As we begin to reflect on what we're thankful for, this is the perfect opportunity to donate some of our time, attention, and resources to those who lack food and shelter. For Bobcat Update, I'm Ariadna Camarillo.