ntfb . org | Spring 2023
“ My little check
I live on doesn ’ t go very far .”
Your support helps seniors like Patsy stretch their dollars
Thank you for helping seniors like Patsy make the most of their budget by providing nutritious food .
The high costs of daily living in North Texas have strained budgets , especially for seniors in our community . Neighbors like Patsy are struggling to cover the rising food costs and meet other needs .
“ I ’ m almost 80 ,” Patsy says . “ My little check I live on doesn ’ t go very far .”
Living on a fixed income , Patsy says that she often must choose between buying food and paying her bills .
Thankfully , Patsy found a local food pantry run by a partner in our Feeding Network . She is thankful for the nutritious food items friends like you provide through the food pantry .
“ This helps a lot when I have to pay bigger bills like my electricity and water and everything ,” she says . “ And I have to keep my car going , which is old . It helps on my gas bill so I can drive . It really helps .”
Now Patsy doesn ’ t have to worry about having enough to eat or choosing between food , gas or bills . And it ’ s all thanks to the generosity of friends like you .
“ My favorite food I get is probably vegetables ,” Patsy says gratefully . “ Then they ’ re really good about giving me eggs . I love eggs . I eat one egg for breakfast .”
Thank you for your ongoing support to provide Patsy and other seniors , children and families with much-needed food during these challenging times .