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CitySquare
charity snapshot WHAT THEY DO They offer a comprehensive array of services that address three key areas related to the persistence of poverty: HOW THEY DO IT location & minimum age 1610 S. Malcolm X Blvd, Dallas TX 75226 (Headquarters and Food Pantry) Minimum age to volunteer: 12+ with an adult chaperone 16+ can volunteer…
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Double your Fun and Impact by Volunteering with a Friend
This is your sign to grab a friend and go volunteer with them. You won’t regret it! Charities2Love’s August volunteering event was on August 19th, 2023 at the Tarrant Area Food Bank in Fort Worth. I was extremely excited for the opportunity to volunteer there. I have volunteered at other food banks in the past,…
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NORTH TEXAS FOOD BANK (NTFB)
charity snapshot WHAT THEY DO NTFB distributes donated, purchased, and prepared foods to nearly 500 partners, including food pantries and soup kitchens. These partners then distribute the food free of charge to the communities in 13 counties HOW THEY DO IT location & minimum age 3677 Mapleshade Lane; Plano, TX 75075 (the distribution center) Children…
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Feeding Hope: Why Volunteering at the Food Bank Matters
It’s hard for most of us to imagine what being truly hungry is. We have plenty of food in our refrigerator and pantry, and we have the luxury of going out to restaurants on the days we don’t. We can now even have our favorite foods delivered to us. We often start planning our next…
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5 Ways to Help Your Neighbors During the Extreme Heat
Even though I have lived in Texas since I was 8 years old, the extreme heat of the summer never fails to shock me. And it feels like every year it is hotter than the last. But while it is absolutely unbearable outside, most of us are fortunate enough to escape the heat by staying…