Yearly Archives: 2017

September is Hunger Action Month

Food insecurity is a reality for more than 800,000 people in North Texas. To combat this issue, the North Texas Food Bank is participating in Feeding America’s nationwide Hunger Action Month campaign designed to mobilize the public to take action on the issue of hunger. On September 14th, National Hunger Action Day, the Dallas Skyline will turn orange, to raise awareness

2017-09-01T14:30:09-05:00September 1st, 2017|Hunger, Latest News|

Pantry Update 8/28/2017

This week Amazing Grace Food Pantry had the privilege to serve nutritional groceries to 126 families in Collin County – that’s over 530 people that won’t go hungry this week. Each family received over 90 pounds of grocery staples including fresh fruit, veggies, cheese and lots of meat for meals for the week. We lift up those having to relocate from

2017-08-28T11:09:54-05:00August 28th, 2017|Latest News|

Pantry Update 7/23/2017

It was great to have a few new volunteers this week! Contact us to find out how YOU can help Fight Hunger Together. Last week, Amazing Grace Food Pantry served 131 Families. A total of 562 people have food on the table thanks to all whom support this little pantry. On Tuesday, a neighbor stopped in with a canned food drive

2017-07-23T23:06:34-05:00July 23rd, 2017|Latest News|

Pantry Update June 2017

Amazing Grace Food Pantry had the privilege to serve 247 families in June, that’s up 20% from last year. We’re now able to supply more nutritious food to over 1000 people each month with frequent deliveries of fresh fruit and veggies. Tell your neighbors about Amazing Grace Food Pantry – sometimes families struggle in silence. If you haven't already, be sure

2017-07-05T22:23:11-05:00July 5th, 2017|Latest News|

Pantry Update 6/19/2017

Amazing Grace Food Pantry served over 200 families so far in June with nutritious food along with watermelons and apples. Produce was in abundance this week along with regular items to make a variety of meals. Many come every week, some less often. We welcomed approx. 10 new families so far this month. With the kids out of school and cooling

2017-06-19T14:30:11-05:00June 19th, 2017|Latest News|

Pantry Update 6/3/2017

Amazing Grace Food Pantry closed out the month of May 2017 by serving groceries to a total of 270 families. Volunteers distributed 41,000 pounds of food to those struggling to make ends meet. That’s 1,062 people YOU helped with your donations this month! Thank you for your huge hearts to help others! New Building Update: We're still framing, but simultaneously roughing

2017-06-03T21:34:50-05:00June 3rd, 2017|Latest News|

Pantry Update 5/28/2017

Amazing Grace Food Pantry provided groceries to 115 families this week, 431 people, with fresh fruit and veggies along with staples and meats to put meals on the table. Many of the families come once a week. When available, there are extra items given out such as hygiene products, diapers and cleaning products. These are a big help to families struggling

2017-05-28T18:53:49-05:00May 28th, 2017|Latest News|

Pantry Update 5/22/2017

Last week, Amazing Grace Food Pantry provided groceries to 134 Collin and Dallas county families... that's 555 people that won't have to worry about their next meal for a week! Thank You to the dedicated team of volunteers who buzz around to support and Fight Hunger Together by picking up donations, unloading and stocking food, help with the new building project

2017-05-22T11:27:32-05:00May 22nd, 2017|Latest News|

Pantry Update 5/16/2017

Last week, Amazing Grace Food Pantry loaded up 127 families with a week’s worth of groceries, feeding 514 people. The families who come often comment on how welcomed they feel and that everyone goes out of their way to serve. Volunteers are kind and gentle with each client. Some of our clients may not have had a kind word spoken to

2017-05-17T16:44:12-05:00May 17th, 2017|Latest News|

Pantry Update 5/6/2017

This week 144 families visited Amazing Grace Food Pantry for lots of nutritional food, fresh fruit and veggies. Faithful volunteers greeted clients warmly and carried their multiple boxes to their cars. Thanks to the surrounding communities who pitch in with monthly donations, 593 tummies are full this week. Your monthly donation of $28 buys 200 lbs of nutritious food for those

2017-05-06T21:24:00-05:00May 6th, 2017|Latest News|