NTFB Partner Provides Nourishment and Hope for Imelda and her Kids

Manna House Midlothian supported this family after they experienced a drop in income.

With three teenaged boys and a 10-year-old girl at home, Imelda says any food they receive at North Texas Food Bank partner Manna House Midlothian makes a difference.

“To be honest, sometimes we don’t have enough for food, so this help means a lot,” Imelda says.

Imelda explained that her husband’s hours have recently been cut back but their rent, light and water bills remain the same—or are higher each month than they were the last.

A coworker told Imelda about the NTFB partner in their area and encouraged her to visit the pantry.

On her first visit, she was greeted by staff and walked through the pantry by a volunteer who encouraged her to pick out canned foods, pasta, rice, beans and other foods that her family might enjoy. She also received meat, fresh produce and milk.

“I’m thankful there are places like this that can help you,” she says. “May God bless you for providing this food. I have no words other than, thank you—thank you so much and hopefully you are able to help more people. There are a lot of people in need.”