Minnie's Food Pantry - Once a client-now a part of our family

When I met Ray he was in line at the pantry and he kept watching in amazement and asking so many questions, now people are asking him questions. Watch his interview and hopefully you will understand how we operate through his eyes. Minnie's food pantry has seen an increase in people that need help from food to finances and we want to serve them. Join the Movement and help us.


 

MONTH TO DATE RECORD SET....

AS YOU KNOW OUR NUMBERS HAVE BEEN STEADIILY INCREASING MONTH AFTER MONTH. BUT THIS MONTH IS THE FIRST MONTH THAT WE'VE NOTICED SUCH VOLUME HALF WAY THROUGH THE MONTH.

382 FAMILIES SERVED AND ALMOST 1600 INDIVIDUALS FED! WOW!! AMAZING....

Minnie's Food Pantry talks about feeding hungry families for thanksgiving

 

Willow Bend Detal Gives Back

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Who gives away over $50,000.00 in FREE dental service to over 80 people in the community? DR. RITCHIE BEOUGHER and MARY BEOUGHER of WILLOW BEND DENTAL This story is extremely personal because my cousin who was adopted when he was born has had extreme dental problems. He is only 22 years old but he has to have all of his teeth removed because his mother was on drugs when she was pregnant. Willow Bend Dental pulled 5 of his teeth which is extremey expensive and now he only has to have 12 more pulled and then he can receive dentures. It took a man like Dr. Ritchie Beougher to make a decision to give back and today I thank and salute him for helping the people I love. My auntie called me in tears because she was so grateful and that's what life is about, helping others and making a difference. Willow Bend Dental also purchased a box truck for Minnie's Food Pantry to allow us to pick up additional food from around the area. If you need dental assistance please support the people that give back to the community.
Cheryl

What leads to persistent food insecurity?

(Today at Minnie's West Plano food pantry we fed 27 families and 105 people! 6 of which were new clients.)

So far this week, we've heard countless stories of what has led so many people to our door step. Most of our clients we see every 14 days, some once a month, and a few once every two to three months. Last week we decided to ask a few of our clients what has led them to become dependent upon assistance from Minnie's Food Pantry, and we were amazed at some of their stories. Most of them have been out of work for 8 months to a year,(husbands and wives, both unemployed). Many are disabled or on small fixed incomes with huge families.

One client that particulary stood out, currently lives in what most would consider an affluent neighborhood. She began to explain that last year she found out she has breast cancer, she soon lost her job, and has been in continuous chemotherapy and radiation sessions, which prevents her from seeking employment. Often when she visits our pantry she is too week to even sign in, or shop for her groceries. Our prayer is that she will be soon releaved or healed from her disease so she can have her life back, but in the mean time Minnie's Food Pantry is blessed to be here to help with something as small as, groceries for one month.

November is off to pretty decent Start

Today Minnie's Food Pantry served 32 familes and 89 people! 4 of which were new clients.

OCTOBER, WHAT A MONTH!

Wow in the midst of everything else we had going on in the Month of October Minnie's Food Pantry still managed to serve 2,411 people, many of whom were first time clients! As we move into the holiday season, Minnie's Food Pantry is bracing our selves for the next task at hand. We have over 300 people already registered for our big Thanksgiving giveaway which will be held on Saturday November 21st, so stay tuned for more details!

The Giving Movement: Another steady day at MINNIE'S FOOD PANTRY

 Another steady day at MINNIE'S FOOD PANTRY