Around the Table February Newsletter 2018 | Page 3

You’re a Lifeline to
Deserving Neighbors Like Bobby
“I never thought I’d ever use a
social service,” Bobby says. “I
would do anything to have a job.”
Bobby had to stop working a
few years ago when he began to
lose his sight. He has a rare form
of glaucoma and only limited
peripheral vision. It’s extremely
frustrating for him — Bobby
started his first job at just 13 and
built a successful career.
He worked in broadcasting for
several years and was the first
African American television news
producer here in DFW. Bobby
later started his own business
and eventually became a teacher,
coach and mentor with DISD.
In addition to a rich work life,
Bobby raised three young
children on his own after the
tragic loss of his wife. Now, he’s
raising his two grandsons, too.
“I’m grateful
from the depths
of my soul.”
Bobby unpacks a box filled
with nutritious food at his
home in Dallas.
Our community wouldn’t be
what it is today without the
contributions of senior neighbors
like Bobby. That’s why it’s
unthinkable that he’s struggling
in his retirement. real challenge on a fixed income.
In the three years between when
Bobby ended his career and his
Social Security kicked in, he used
up his savings and eventually lost
his home.
When we talked with Bobby at
his home in Dallas, he told us
providing for his grandsons is a It was around that time that a
couple of Bobby’s friends told
him about the Food Bank’s
Nourishing Neighbors program,
which delivers boxes full of fresh
groceries right to his doorstep.

Your generosity has made a real
difference for Bobby. He was
excited to thank you directly.
“I’m grateful from the depths of
my soul,” Bobby says.
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