Because of you , Lisa ’ s family won ’ t go hungry this summer .
Helping Families Make It Through Tough Times
Your generosity helps three generations in Lisa ’ s family
Taking care of others is in Lisa ’ s nature . When her mother fell ill three years ago , Lisa moved into her house to help care for her . When her daughter was struggling with addiction , Lisa stepped in and took care of three of her grandchildren .
But looking after an ailing and aging mother and three growing children is no easy feat , and sometimes Lisa just can ’ t make her limited income stretch far enough .
Thankfully , Lisa was able to turn to one of our Partner Agency food pantries for much-needed help . The food she receives each week ensures that all six people in her household have nutritious meals , including her youngest grandson , Trooper , who just turned 7 .
As Lisa says , this food makes all the difference because “ it ’ s meals throughout ,” meaning no one has to skip meals . Lisa also shares that if she ever has food left over from what her family needs , “ I pay it forward .”
“ Whether it ’ s a couple of neighbors or my mentor and counselor at church ,” Lisa says , the food always goes to someone in need . “ We ’ re just a community helping everybody out .”
Lisa ’ s story is all too common . Single parents and grandparents are trying to take care of growing children on a smaller budget . Some , like Lisa , are also caring for older family members with health complications . Then there are the hardworking parents who lost jobs or had unexpected medical leave and are needing food assistance for the first time .
Now with the school year approaching , many families who are already living paycheck to paycheck face increased expenses for things like school supplies and required doctor visits . These unbudgeted costs , plus inflation pushing food prices to a 50-year high , means more families are struggling to get by .
Thankfully , friends like you allow the North Texas Food Bank and our Partner Agencies to be there for our neighbors in need . And with your ongoing support , we can continue to provide nutritious food to help children , seniors and families throughout the year .
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