Huge Day, Despite Changes!

Today we serviced 140 people, (36) families. Due to lack of donations and increase in clientele, Minnie’s West Plano Food Pantry decided to temporarily alter the days that recipients could receive food. Since the day we've opened our doors we've allowed our clients to come once every 14 days, and we're open 5 days a week. That was a year and a half ago. As the word got out about the new food pantry in West Plano our numbers began to increase, and our funding, not so much. As we struggled to keep up with the demands of our community we decided to ask everyone if they would come once every 30 days instead of 14, until our finances would allow us to do otherwise.
In the last two days we noticed a difference, but it wasn't less people to serve. It was 29 more new faces! We thought by minimizing the amount of days our regulars could come it would give us a chance to serve the new people we had attracted so far this month, but that number increased by half in just two days? So much for that plan, but God always comes through!

This week we are receiving two extra food deliveries than what was originally anticipated. And most of the recipients gave a little something back to help out, it wasn't much, but it was enough to encourage our staff. We feel good about what we’re doing here at Minnie’s West Plano Food Pantry, and look forward to creating partnerships that will support us in this cause.


(We are located at 3100 Independence Parkway Ste# 217 Plano, Texas 75075. We are open Tues-Friday 9am-11am, and Saturdays 11am-1Pm. Administrative hours are M-F 8am-4:00pm in Ste 219 972-596-0253.)

Meet Sandra Dunnigan

For the last 6 months our staff could not help but notice the friendship between Sandra Dunnigan(in black), and Jeanette Jenkins,(seated in the white T-shirt.) For months they would ride the bus together from Garland to Plano to receive groceries from our Pantry. Torrential rains, thunder, and even lighting would not stop these women from showing up! Jeantte with her walker & basket, and Sandra with her back pack. They always came as a pair, until one day we noticed that Sandra started to come alone. She began to tell us that Jeanette was very sick, and had been admitted into the hospital for a while.(She was very sadden by her friends sickness and absence.)

Sandra continued to come, and soon, when her friend was released from the hospital asked us if she could start picking up food for her sick friend. She was very emotional on one particular visit because all she wanted to do was help. Sandra continued to give us updates on Jeanette, and one day we looked up and her and Jeanette were together again! But this time Jeanette was in a wheel chair. Sandra was with her, not because she was here to receive, but because she wanted to help her friend. (Due to Jeannette's absences they were now on opposite weeks to receive food) But instead of staying home, like today, Sandra made the sacrifice again to catch a bus, with her disabled friend from Garland to Plano to help her pick up her groceries, and get them home. Now that's a true friend, and the power of giving back.

We love our Job, Thanks to all of you who make this possible!

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The Hunger Business is Booming!

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With 40 families, and 133 people being served today, there was no shortage of work at Minnie's West Plano Food Pantry. At 8:42 a.m the lines were already filling up! All hands were on deck with 4 staff members and 8 volunteers, we all worked together, and served our North Texas Community with a smile! Thanks to Market Street(our faithful local supporter)and The North Texas Food bank our recipients left happy and hopeful! (If you would like to join this movement, please log on to thegivingmovement.org!)

Minnie's West Plano Food Pantry

Saturday, July 18th was a very busy day, Minnie's West Plano Food Pantry fed 33 families with over 115 people. The line was wrapped around the corner and people came in with tears in their eyes. Some wanted food, some wanted food and a hug. Whatever they needed we were there to show them love and support. Thanks to sponsors like Raytheon who help support Minnie's West Plano Food Pantry.

Minnie's Food Pantry

Minnie's Food Pantry " A word from our cl

We love to serve the Minnie's Food Pantry. Here is a word from one of our clients.