Around the Table 2019 Winter Newsletter | Page 8

“If it wasn’t for the food pantry, we wouldn’t make it.” You’re feeding neighbors like Aruilla this holiday season When her daughter and primary caregiver passed away, Aruilla was devastated and didn’t know how she’d make it through. The grief was almost too much to handle, but then there were the financial concerns. Aruilla is on disability and receives social security, but the money she brings in barely covers her rent. Her grandson, 27, is now her primary caregiver and helps pay the bills when he can. Even with his help, most months it feels impossible to make ends meet. Thankfully, Aruilla discovered the Amazing Grace Food Pantry, a Partner Agency within North Texas Food Bank’s feeding network, that is stocked with nutritious food from caring friends like you. For more than a year, the team at the food pantry has been a second family to Aruilla. Once a week, she visits and stocks up on produce, meat and other healthy foods. “They have a lot of salad ingredients, and I love salad,” Aruilla says. Last year, the food pantry even provided a holiday meal for Aruilla and her family. “The holidays were hard, but Amazing Grace gave us a turkey and all the trimmings to have a nice meal, and that helped a lot,” Aruilla says. She is looking forward to another holiday season full of joy, because of you. Your continued support of the North Texas Food Bank ensures that families facing hardships, like Aruilla and her grandson, won’t go hungry. “I would not be able to get nutritious foods. We just can’t afford it,” says Aruilla. Physical Address: 3677 Mapleshade Lane Plano, TX 75075 P 214.330.1396 F 214.331.4104 The food you provide during the holiday season is a lifesaver for seniors. Aruilla is grateful for the help, and now she’s focused on changing lives by helping others in need. “I just don’t know what we would do if we didn’t have this place to come to,” Aruilla says. “I’m so happy that I found it.” Thank you for helping feed neighbors across North Texas this holiday season. Only through your continued support can we continue providing food and hope for even more people like Aruilla. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 224607 Dallas, TX 75222-4607 Our Vision: A hunger-free, healthy North Texas Connect with us on social media!