Amazing Grace Food Pantry’s volunteers take time out from stocking shelves to assemble the miscellaneous toys that are donated. Clark is a retired TI engineer and takes the care of new bicycle assembly when needed. We can hear the glee in the child’s voice when they see this trike! What talents do YOU have? Ever wanted to put them to
Amazing Grace Food Pantry is honored to have many dedicated volunteers. Shanna works full time, but has committed to volunteer once a month on one of our busiest days, Saturday, and she ROCKS it! She likes to work in our Staging I area where we add pet food, client choice frozen meats and other hygiene products. Shanna says that she
1 in 6 children in America worry about their next meal. Hunger deprives kids of more than food, it also impacts their mental and physical health. Sometimes parents aren’t home to fix that all important breakfast, lunch or snack for the kids. That’s why Food 4 Kids bags are provided – easy to fix meals and snacks to help the kiddos with food
Whoa! A new Record at Amazing Grace Food Pantry for Saturdays! The need is definitely increasing in Collin County. We’re so thankful for faithful donors that make it possible to provide a variety of nutritional food to families in need. Volunteers distributed over 21,000 pounds in just 4 hours Saturday to 190 families. Among the items distributed were: milk, cheese,
Amazing Grace Food Pantry continues to improve processes while the number of families we serve continue to increase each week. We recently adopted a barcode system that allows clients to “sign in”, minimizing touch. Clients present their pantry card and within minutes their 2 boxes are customized and headed to their cars. The process is streamlined and easy to use.
Neil and Joan are busy building client boxes. This is a fun job at Amazing Grace Food Pantry – trying to fit as much as we can into these boxes to distribute. Each client receives 2 very full boxes with an average of 105 pounds distributed each week, plus any produce of their choice in our self-shopping area. Sometime we
Notice the “50th Anniversary” shirts worn by this volunteer family? DJ passed away soon after their 50th wedding anniversary in Sept 2021. DJ raised his family to enjoy serving others, so each year they volunteer in his memory. The kiddos are following his footsteps and have already scheduled a family volunteer day on their birthdays. This family is oozing with
Amazing Grace Food Pantry is always looking for ways to improve our processes and our curb appeal. We have been blessed to have individuals and organizations donate their time and skill to beautify the property. As we grow, these needs will only increase... not only for aesthetics, but organization and safety. Thanks to Diesel Signs and Displays who completed our
Amazing Grace Food Pantry appreciates all our volunteers, especially volunteers like Jessi who has been faithful to help every Tuesday for over 7 years. She is a ROCK STAR in our eyes! While she has mastered Staging I, one of our 3 Staging areas, she makes it look easy! It is hard work to customize each of the client boxes,
Amazing Grace Food Pantry’s very own Mike Shae plays the part for every holiday. Do you remember his picture for St Patty’s Day? Well, here he is with his sombrero and the music to go with the occasion. Our clients love the fun he brings to our Thursday evening distribution 6p-8p. Tonight for Cinco De Mayo, all
