According to Giving Tree Acres Community Farm Founder and Executive Director Kristen Sebastian, “Giving Tree Acres is on a mission to transform food pantries in underserved communities into havens of health and nourishment. “We're excited to participate in Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day for the first time, and we're calling on our community to … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Giving Tree Acres Community Farm
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2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Frisco Fastpacs
According to Frisco Fastpacs Executive Director Heather Canterbury, “Imagine a child who depends entirely on school lunches for their meals, arriving at class each day with an empty stomach and uncertainty about their next meal. Hunger is a pressing issue that leads many students to struggle to focus and learn. No child should have to face that alone. In the Frisco … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Frisco Fastpacs
MySweetOpportunity: Wilkinson Center’s Pantry In The Park
According to Pantry in the Park Co-Chairs Laura Ailshire and Jenn and OJ DeSouza, “The 2nd Annual Pantry in the Park is the perfect ‘opportunity’ to support the Wilkinson Center - a nonprofit agency transforming the lives of Dallas families by providing pathways to success with dignity and respect. "Pantry in the Park will be held on Friday, October 18, from 6:30 - 10:30 … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Wilkinson Center’s Pantry In The Park
Visiting Nurse Association Of Texas Adds Six Members To Its Board
Kicking off its fiscal year on Monday, July 1, the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas (VNA) has six new board members including Katie Edwards, Elizabeth E. Mack, Michael Parrish, Rev. Mark Porter, Nancy H. Rogers and Moses Varghese. In addition to the new board members, VNA's new mission is "to provide care to our community, enhancing health and … [Read more...] about Visiting Nurse Association Of Texas Adds Six Members To Its Board
Network Of Community Ministries Is Cooking Up Its 5th Annual Food Pantry Fork-Off
Network of Community Ministries’ 5th Annual Food Pantry Fork-Off is going to be a cornucopia of foodie deliciousness thanks to Richardson restaurants and businesses. With Margie and Bill Golden serving as honorary co-chairs, the evening at Network headquarters, 1500 International Pkwy Ste 300, Richardson, will be on Saturday, October 19. According to Network CEO Abbie … [Read more...] about Network Of Community Ministries Is Cooking Up Its 5th Annual Food Pantry Fork-Off
JUST IN: 2024 Soup’s On! $598K Record-Breaker Check And 2025 Leadership Revealed
Despite the threat of rain, The Stewpot Alliance was on top of the world... or, at least on top of The Henry rooftop ... Thursday with longtime supporters Margie and Ray Francis and Sarah and First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Senior Pastor Rev. Amos Disasa. The gathering was a two-fold occasion. First, 2024 Soup’s On! Co-Chairs Leah Jordan and Eric … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 Soup’s On! $598K Record-Breaker Check And 2025 Leadership Revealed
North Texas Food Bank’s 2024 Empty Bowls “Leaps” Forward To Soup It Up
Was it 25 years ago that the North Texas Food Bank used to have its yummy Empty Bowls event in downtown Dallas, with a flood of office workers heading at noontime to sample soup and check out the pottery and bowls by area artisans at the Meyerson? With NTFB's Perot Family Campus in Plano becoming the focal point of efforts and opportunities, Empty Bowls planted its … [Read more...] about North Texas Food Bank’s 2024 Empty Bowls “Leaps” Forward To Soup It Up
MySweetWishList: The Stewpot
According to The Stewpot volunteer Debbie Johnson, “For 48 years, The Stewpot has helped folks get back on their feet. It's grown from a soup kitchen into a widely-known and trusted community partner, providing case management and ID recovery services; three hot meals a day 365 days a year; housing and housing support for unhoused individuals; a variety of art and other … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: The Stewpot
MySweetWishList: The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger Waste Foundation
According to Kroger Dallas Division Corporate Affairs Director John Votava, "Kroger’s Dallas Division and The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger Zero Waste Foundation has just kicked off our 4th annual community hunger campaign, End Hunger Here. The company is aiming to raise $1 million in cash and in-kind donations this year – which translates to 3 million meals, in partnership with … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger Waste Foundation
MySweetWishList: Operation Kindness Pet Food Pantry
According to Operation Kindness Pet Food Pantry volunteer Kate Warrington, “Operation Kindness is an animal welfare organization in Texas that’s committed to making the world a kinder place for animals and the people who love them. One of the organization’s initiatives to help keep pets happy and healthy is the Operation Kindness Pet Food Pantry, which provides … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Operation Kindness Pet Food Pantry
MySweetWishList: Visiting Nurse Association’s 14th Annual Celebrity Chef Events
According to Visiting Nurse Association supporter Shandalynn Hagar, “My husband, Kelby Hagar, and I are huge supporters of the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA), especially its Meals on Wheels program. When I was young, my mother delivered meals during lunch breaks from IBM in her work skirt and heels, regardless of the weather, and the impact has stayed with me since. I … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Visiting Nurse Association’s 14th Annual Celebrity Chef Events