The ripple effect of the pandemic created food challenges not seen in a lifetime. As grocery stores scrambled to stock shelves, countless numbers of residents found themselves for the first time seeking help from area food banks. To support the food banks like North Texas Food Bank, Tarrant Area Food Bank, East Texas Food Bank, The Food Bank of Central Louisiana and The Food … [Read more...] about Kroger Served Up A Feast Of Support For Area Food Banks With $2,397,890 For 1.2M Lbs. of Food
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“Get Shift Done” Got It Done Thanks To A Couple Of Innovative Entrepreneurs And A Lot Of Smart Calls
Ross Perot Jr. was late getting to North Texas Food Bank (NTFB)’s Jan’s Garden late yesterday afternoon. He admitted that he’d “never really liked traffic ‘til currently, but now I see traffic and think ‘Wow, we’re getting back to normal.’” The occasion that drew Ross and other philanthropists and non-profits to the Plano site was the first anniversary of entrepreneurs … [Read more...] about “Get Shift Done” Got It Done Thanks To A Couple Of Innovative Entrepreneurs And A Lot Of Smart Calls
Community Members Rally To Meet Metrocrest Hospital Authority’s $100,000 Challenge For Metrocrest Service’s Food Pantry
Like many North Texas nonprofits, Farmers Branch-based Metrocrest Services’ Food Pantry has really had a tough year. The demands on their services were ramped up with neighbors, who had been able to pay the basics like rent and food, suddenly knocked to their knees with jobs being eliminated due to the pandemic. According to Metrocrest Services CEO Tracy Eubanks, “Last … [Read more...] about Community Members Rally To Meet Metrocrest Hospital Authority’s $100,000 Challenge For Metrocrest Service’s Food Pantry
I Made A Clean Sweep
“Ah, geez!” That’s what I thought as my internist, Dr. Hugh McClung, and gynecologist, Dr. David Cook, sounded like the Righteous Brothers admonishing me in January, “It’s time for your colonoscopy.” It had been ten years since the last one and over the years of landing on Mars and immediately finding vaccines for COVID-19, I thought, “Surely, someone has come up with an easier … [Read more...] about I Made A Clean Sweep
Samsung Comes Through With A $250K Check Help North Texas Food Bank Deal With Snovid 21 Recovery
As if the pandemic hadn’t challenged the North Texas Food Bank to the max, three weeks ago Mother Nature’s Winter Storm Uri only presented a whole new set of problems. Grocery store shelves were bare and thanks to the electrical outages refrigerators had run out of juice to keep food safe. Most organizations would have been punch-drunk by all these developments. But NTFB had … [Read more...] about Samsung Comes Through With A $250K Check Help North Texas Food Bank Deal With Snovid 21 Recovery
North Texas Food Bank Needs Help To Share A Major Donation Of Hello Fresh Meals
Ah, come on and admit it — you’re suffering a real case of cabin fever. That’s perfectly understandable after days of hibernating in a place that would make a Sub-Zero frig look like a convection oven. You deserve to break out and be part of the real world and, boy, here is an opportunity for you. Not only will you be out and about, but you’ll have a gratifying purpose for … [Read more...] about North Texas Food Bank Needs Help To Share A Major Donation Of Hello Fresh Meals
JUST IN: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball’s Goal of $5,391,091 Announced To Benefit Eight Dallas Children’s Nonprofits
After going through the grueling vetting process of the Crystal Charity Ball, any beneficiary will admit that an IRS audit would be a welcome relief. Thursday, after weeks of interviewing, presentations, checking and still more checking of the submissions by countless worthy organizations, the decision was made at a general meeting of the CCB membership about which Dallas … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball’s Goal of $5,391,091 Announced To Benefit Eight Dallas Children’s Nonprofits
VNA’s Celebrity Chef And Cocktails In The Kitchen Are Keeping It All In The Family With Friends
With the pandemic forcing most spring nonprofit events into a virtual state, VNA's 11th Annual Celebrity Chef fundraiser had an ace up its proverbial sleeve. The organization was a legendary champ at delivering cuisine thanks to its Meals on Wheels program. In keeping with the recent emphasis on homegrown products and talents, organizers smartly kept it all in a well-known … [Read more...] about VNA’s Celebrity Chef And Cocktails In The Kitchen Are Keeping It All In The Family With Friends
North Texas Food Bank’s 22nd Annual Empty Bowls Is Transitioning Into A Drive-Thru Food Fest
After months of orchestrating drive-thru food distributions to thousands of people in need, the North Texas Food Bank has become the ultimate operation for all others to follow. Having perfected the program, it was only natural that the NTFB-ers would use such expertise for their annual 22nd Empty Bowls fundraiser presented by Kroger on Thursday, February 25. Instead of … [Read more...] about North Texas Food Bank’s 22nd Annual Empty Bowls Is Transitioning Into A Drive-Thru Food Fest
January 8 Update: Cancellation, Going Virtual and Rescheduled
There is no reality show that could hold a whisper compared to this past week. From pandemic to politics, the world seemed to be suffering a dizzying migraine. However, the North Texas nonprofits were continuing to amaze even skeptics, maneuvering to do their best as 2021 began. A year ago at this time, the calendars were like a sumptuous buffet of events with high hopes of … [Read more...] about January 8 Update: Cancellation, Going Virtual and Rescheduled
13th Annual Soup’s On! To Ladle Out A Chat Between Chef/Humanitarian José Andrés And Robert Wilonsky Virtually
Last year’s Stewpot Alliance’s Soup’s On! on Thursday, February 20, was one of the last in-person major fundraisers held before the world scrambled down the gopher hole thanks to COVID-19. Unfortunately with the scourge still in place, 2021 Soup’s On! Co-Chairs Becky and Larry Sykes have announced that the 13th annual fundraiser for The Stewpot will be a virtual experience … [Read more...] about 13th Annual Soup’s On! To Ladle Out A Chat Between Chef/Humanitarian José Andrés And Robert Wilonsky Virtually