BASTROP — The county’s first stop for families going through periods of transition has been hit hard over the last four years, but more growth is on the way.The Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry & Support Center provided more emergency food assistance, education and support for county residents in 2023 than ever before in its 36-year history, according to Director of Marketing and Communications Kelly Manfredini. The team served over 80% more of their neighbors than just three years prior.The local leader of emergency and ongoing support surpassed these concerning heights all from an aging campus – including a building ...