“ It ’ s such good quality food and honestly , it ’ s such a help with how expensive groceries are nowadays .”
Serving Alongside our Feeding Network
NTFB distributed 106 million meals thanks to the partnership of around 500 pantries and community organizations .
Antoinette admits she used to have a picture in her head of who relied on food pantries . After visiting NTFB partner Good Samaritans of Garland when her family needed a little extra help , she now knows that hunger can impact anyone .
“ I feel like there ’ s a stereotype for coming to the food pantry and through coming I just learned that ’ s not true ,” says Antoinette , a mom of four . She and her husband moved to the Dallas area for a better job opportunity for him just as the cost of living went up and as they welcomed a new baby . With one income , they struggled to purchase the nutritious food they know their kids need . Good Samaritans helps them supplement their groceries by providing produce and other items . “ It ’ s such good quality food and honestly , it ’ s such a help with how expensive groceries are nowadays ,” she says .
More than 90 % of the food distributed by NTFB in FY24 went to our 500 partner pantries and community organizations that provide groceries to neighbors in the communities where they work and live . Our partners prioritize the dignity and respect of neighbors like Antoinette , with many inviting them to shop in neighbor choice-style pantries that mimic the experience they would have at a grocery store . Along with food , several
referrals to support neighbors in achieving financial stability , independence and health . Metrocrest Services ( pictured right ) is one of those partners . Their neighbor choice pantry is a starting point in supporting neighbors and building relationships so they can partner with them in their growth . Metrocrest
workforce coaching and SNAP application assistance from
on-site .
“ The pantry really is that starting point for people and our ultimate goal is to give them the tools and the resources they need to where they no longer need the support of the pantry ,” says Caitlin Hardegree , Metrocrest ’ s Marketing and Communications Director .
“ It ’ s such good quality food and honestly , it ’ s such a help with how expensive groceries are nowadays .”
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