You don't move to the City of Excellence to be average. Thank God I ain't average!…read more I moved into my new home in Plano two weeks ago and the water towers say it all. I'm right where I belong, in the City of Excellence ;) here's the thing... you aren't excellent if you aren't leaning in to help others. I'm passionate about a ton of things, giving back to others is one of the most important. I rescheduled my every 56 days blood donation to a nearby American Red Cross but being in my new town for two weeks seeing all that it gives, I knew it was time to research how I can make an immediate impact. North Texas Food Bank was a result of my research and I'm so excited about today's effort. After relocating I suppose it's quite fitting to select "Pack and Box" it's literally all I'd been doing the past few weeks, why stop now?!! I had the greatest first time volunteer experience. I signed up last night right before bed because and knew I was going to the gym at 6a with my neighbor so I selected the 1p (arrive by 1230p) time slot. Creating a new volunteer account was super straight forward. I was adding this event to my calendar within minutes. I was greeted by the sweetest ladies upon arrival, offered a locker key (wear a fanny pack if you don't have pockets and wish to bring your phone in) as you aren't wearing aprons. I left my phone in the locker. We did a brief orientation, hand washing and then volunteered for our assignments. I've put together a ton of boxes lately, so I opted for packing. I'm not certain I've ever handled so much boxed milk in my entire lifetime! I was first in the assembly line working hand in hand with Apple juice volunteer and let me just say, we did the damn thang!!! It was such a fun experience I never took a single break. My right arm will soon remind me of this fact. We packed 960 boxes, totaling 20 pallets, weighing 28,800 lbs, creating 24,000 meals! I'm a numbers nerd and love the data following your shift. It makes it that much more rewarding. Impact you can see and feel. There were several corporate groups, families and solo volunteers. Everyone was very kind. I'll definitely be volunteering here on a regular basis as my schedule provides. Thank you so much North Texas Food Bank! As a foodie, meals for those in need is a cause I hold near and dear to my heart. Highly recommend if you're looking to serve others. There are a variety of opportunities. I selected this one today but I may explore others in the near future. Hands down a superb way to spend 3 hours, and the warehouse is nice and cool on a warm day. Perfect place to volunteer in the summer (:

Such a nice/big warehouse facility. Pretty clean and modern. My team and I came to volunteer, and…read morethe staff were all super helpful, and gave us good instructions and rules. The building is the size of 4 football fields, so it's massive. It felt so good to give back to our community. Please consider volunteering if you can, it's super easy to sign up and the process was super smooth.

The people were so kind. They were so helpful with my sister getting food they had more choices…read morethan some other places before.

There is a lot of need in our city, Amazing and Grace does a great thing for our community, if you…read moreare blessed please think sharing your blesses by donating your time or food.

Great heart of the community the people who run it and volunteer are amazing on every level.read more

From the owner: Neighbors Nourishing Neighbors (N3), is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit food pantry. Our Mission is…read moreEmpowering our North Texas neighbors to overcome hunger through nutrition, self-sufficiency, and hope. When people have reliable access to nutritious food, they experience improved health, reduced stress, greater financial stability, and a stronger ability to care for themselves and their families. Food security is foundational to thriving individuals and resilient communities. N3 promotes respect and dignity for our neighbors as they shop through our full choice food pantry. We offer choices of proteins, fresh produce, prepared meals, shelf stable foods, bakery and other items. N3 is an official agency of the North Texas Food Bank and part of the Feeding America network.

As local volunteers for the homeless or families in different food situations, this business is…read moresuch an amazing place to give back time and support to help others. The workers whom you check in with as volunteers are so kind, loving and value your time coming in to help. The amount of food and other needs families might need is unbelievable. The drive through service is fast, and very welcoming

If you're a believer that good still exists in the world, Local Good Pantry is an example! Its one…read moreof four powerful community programs started by Chase Oaks Church under what's called the Local Good Collective. The Collective includes Local Good Center, Local Good Coffee Co., Local Good Resale, and Local Good Pantry .. each one tackling a different need in the community, but all sharing the same heart: to meet needs with dignity. The Local Good Pantry opened in November 2023 after another local pantry shut its doors. They serve over 1,500 families each week (says the nicest volunteer who was telling me their history) . What makes this place special is the way it runs: no red tape, no judgment.. just help. You simply bring an ID and a current address, and volunteers welcome you with kindness (and sometimes a smile big enough to outshine the Texas sun). They provide fresh food, pantry staples, diapers, wipes, and even laundry soap, all the things that stretch a struggling family's budget the furthest. The Local Good Pantry operates with a "dignity-first" approach, treating everyone like family. And because it's part of the larger Local Good Collective, proceeds from the coffee shop and resale store help fund pantry operations (a brilliant cycle of giving that keeps the mission sustainable). It's absolutely extraordinary! If you've ever wanted to see what real community looks like, go volunteer, donate, or just share this story. Local Good Pantry proves that doing good doesn't have to be complicated. Here's to more places that turn kindness into action and neighbors into family.

Date 12/14/2024 Dearest Laurie Moran…read moreIntroducing https://www.missingkids.org/ for funding monthly. Donation will go to National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

I'm filing a complaint with this organization this evening, but also wanted to write a review…read more I would hope that anyone who donates to this organization goes elsewhere. I would suggest donating to Grace Grapevine, they are so kind and more Christ like than the people representing the financial assistance office at CCA. I seen a caseworker at the front desk at Grace Grapevine hugging someone who came in for assistance. They are so nice and patient. I love the positivity they give off. On Monday November 25, 2024 I arrive at CCA at 9am to fill out an application for rental assistance. When you walk in you're required to grab a number. I grabbed my number and I was #51. I didn't have all my documentation ready so I did have to use their printing room while I was waiting to be called. CCA takes walk ins from 9am to 11am (if your number isn't called by 11am then you have to come back at 1pm, as they close the office for lunch from 11am to 1pm.) Unfortunately my number.was not called by 11am so I had to come back. When you return to the office you're required to pull a new number (so you'll have a new place in line.) I got back in line at 11:50am at the front door (first in line.) The doors opened back at 1pm, grabbed my number. My number was called around 1:05pm. I went to the front desk, the rude woman checked to make sure I had all my documents. I was missing my ledger. I requested my landlord send it to me. He was able to send it about an hour later (maybe a little over.) In order to receive an appointment with the caseworker, you have to have all documentation ready. The rude lady looked over my ledger and added it to my documentation in which she kept and created me a file. Now that I had all my documentation, I was given an appointment for Monday December 2 at 9:45am. On Monday, December 2, which is today I arrived at 9:40 AM , spoke with the rude lady at the front to inform her I was there for my appointment. She said "okay you can have a seat." Right as I was about to walk to my seat she got my attention so I turned back around and she asked (while holding my ledger in her hand) "are you more than one month behind on rent, because we're only helping for December..?" I informed her that I was more than one month behind on rent, and that she should be aware of that because she has all my documentation and a form clearly stating that I am more than one month behind. She then says "Well, unfortunately I have to cancel your appointment and we cannot help you. Per our guidelines you can not be more than one month behind. Of course I was disappointed and I told her it was okay for me to only receive one month help, my landlord is doing his best to work with me. I also said to her "You knew I was more than one month behind a week ago. Why would you even waste my time coming up here?" Genuine question. People make mistakes and I would've accepted and appreciated if she told me that she overlooked it, but nope the rude lady got Loud (at a Christian organization..) I'm the only one that should be frustrated, I am behind on my bills and being told they can't help me after spending 8 hours of my life at CCA. I would've rather spent that 8 hours volunteering there because they clearly need more reps assisting the amount of people coming in requesting help. They need loving help. People who have a passion in helping and serving. Although I am sad and very disappointed that I won't be able to get the help that I need. I am more disappointed in the way that I was treated and talk to. Not once did I get loud (raise my tone.) The representative at the front desk needs to be talked to and reminded that that is a Christian organization and she should be a rep representing Jesus Christ. I am being very honest when I say that your donation should go elsewhere. I am a single mother and I am five months pregnant. I am very emotional right now and that lady, that rude lady needs to learn how to talk to people.

The Denton Community Food Center is a God-send for all of the hungry people who don't have a stable…read moresource for food and drinks, outside of the mainstream taxpaying citizens of the best small city in north Texas, Denton; you will be assessed as to what your family members' needs are, and then, if you qualify, be escorted to the heart of the operations, where you can select your order. I am not going to judge any any one by their appearance, but neither will the staff and management of the Denton Community Food Center. Cheers, Mark F.

From the owner: Emergency Food Pantry, As of July 1, 2024 by Appointment onlyread more

Thank you for all you do to the community!…read more great place to volunteer. Very organized and highly respected. I will try to volunteer more often :)

My alumni group volunteers at the North Texas Food Bank distribution warehouse every month. It is…read morealways so fulfilling! They are always so organized and they really make it fun. I would encourage everyone to volunteer!

best people around. I needed a form notarized to get my driver license and they came through.read more

They are good group of people trying to help out the less fortunate members of the community…read more If you're homeless and need something to eat they can fix you up. I like what they're doing and I appreciate that they help people.

Well organized and charitable. Pastor Troy is a Giving individual and loves to spread Gods words as…read moreHe is helping those in need. I'm a member of Open Door Church and I Praise the Lord Daily

Amazing people, made it through very quickly, professional and caring , love the prayer they did ,…read morewould highly recommend; friendly and caring .

Our Daily Bread is definitely one of my favorite non-profits, and I love working with them. They…read moreare run by passionate and intelligent people who truly make a difference in the lives of so many Dentonites! Please do your best to volunteer or help out their mission of feeding & taking care of the homeless in our area. Our Daily Bread provides two hot meals every day to anyone in need. You don't have to be homeless, just in need of a meal. They also provide a free 'market' where people get to take fruits, vegetables, bread, and other misc. items with them. They provide hair cuts, counseling, and warm clothes to the community. I personally feel that this blessing of an organization saves lives every single day. During the summer they have events and even help families out with back to school items. Most of their staff is volunteers and always in need of help. Volunteers do things like drive to pick up donations, cook food, serve food, clean, and take care of people who come in. On Monday nights kids can help out as long as an adult is with them. I have taken kids and it is always an experience that helps put things in perspective and realize how lucky I am. Please consider helping out Our Daily Bread by either volunteering or donating money. Everyone there is super nice and appreciative of you taking the time. Help make Denton a better place and help those in need find shelter and resources to continue on.

Food is not even edible. I realize they are feeding the homeless, but they need to provide…read moresomething that doesn't look like it came out of a trash can. I recommend they cook soups. Bullion is cheap and goes a long way.