Kathleen Petty
Volunteering is a Family Affair for these Moms
Happy Mother’s Day to these volunteers who are setting an example for their kids and their community. Audrey, Allison, and Lorraine Scott For two North Texas moms, giving back has...
Toyota Provides over 1 Million Meals
The company’s staff volunteered over 4,500 hours and provided a grant, ultimately supporting over 1 million meals for neighbors facing hunger. During just six months, 1,812 employees from Toyota spent...
A New High Tunnel Will Mean a Longer Growing Season at Temple Shalom Justice Garden
The covered structure was added with support from a North Texas Food Bank grant. Temple Shalom Justice Garden volunteers will have even more leafy greens to harvest for their neighbors...
What to Plant in North Texas
North Texas Food Bank’s garden specialist shares tips and tricks during Growing Together: A Lunch and Learn Garden Tour. If you’ve ever struggled to grow sliceable tomatoes in the Texas...
Eighth Grader Supports 15,000 Meals Through Financial Literacy Program
14-year-old Saanvi Gullapalli is helping students learn financial literacy while creating meaningful community impact. While many 8-year-olds were digging into the latest YA novel, Saanvi Gullapalli was reading the Wall...
School Pantry a Part of Community in Lancaster ISD
Mom says the pickup market and drive through make all the difference for families in her community. With five people in her household, including her elderly mom and a grandchild,...
Community Food Pantry of McKinney is Growing
A pantry and lobby expansion will bring more space and dignity for neighbors. An outdoor covered patio that once housed boxes and pallets will soon be a welcoming waiting room...
Building a Legacy of Service
Why Volunteer Erik Simonsen makes giving back at North Texas Food Bank a priority. The days and times that Erik Simonsen volunteers with North Texas Food Bank may vary, but...
Continuation of Service
Anne Lee finds purpose by giving back during retirement. Whether pulling weeds in Jan’s Garden or sorting produce on the production floor at North Texas Food Bank, Anne Lee says...
Staying Active as a Volunteer
Jim Harrison gives back at North Texas Food Bank multiple times each week. After 54-and-a-half years with Texas Instruments, Jim Harrison knew he was going to need something to keep...