Thursday, December 16, 20210310Working to reduce hunger in Ennis, Texas and the surrounding area, Catholic Charities Dallas, North Texas Food Bank, and St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church officially opened the new St. John’s Community Pantry this Dec. 7. Supported and primarily made possible by significant private donations, the pantry is expected to provide 350,000...
Wednesday, March 17, 20210174Blessing. The word came up multiple times — from recipients and volunteers alike — during the March 12 food drop held by Catholic Charities Dallas in conjunction with North Texas Food Bank, Hope Supply Company and Dallas Love Field that served more than 60,000 total meals and gave out other supplies to 1,118 families.
Tuesday, March 9, 2021053When a need for assistance arose following February’s historic winter storm, John Paul II High School’s softball team stepped up to the plate. Working with the North Texas Food Bank, the JPII squad on Feb. 20 volunteered to help those in need, aiding with the distribution of meals in the wake of the storm that left millions without...
Friday, May 1, 20200287
By Michael Gresham
The Texas Catholic
Volunteers hurriedly unpacked a truck trailer, setting up tables for distribution as cars and trucks continued to arrive, adding to a queue of vehicles stretching from the Oak Cliff parish, down the street and out of sight.
“It’s got to be a mile long,” said Edwin Chinchilla of the...
Friday, June 1, 20180350As he walked along the aisles of canned goods, fresh produce and other grocery items, Rigoberto Aguilar could barely contain his excitement. “There is a real sense of community here,” Aguilar said. “It’s such a friendly environment.”
