Staff report

The Hays County Food Bank has changed its distribution model in order to adhere to social distancing intended to slow the spread of COVID-19 — just as Executive Director Eleanor Owen-Oshan predicted.

And, more changes may follow as the full effect of the closure of bars, restaurants and other businesses across the county becomes known.

As of March 19, the food bank has not yet experienced a “mad rush,” Communications Coordinator Mallory Best said. “We anticipat...