Network Mobile Food Pantry Distribution at Dobie PreK
Arapaho United Methodist Church has partnered with the Network of Community Ministries to staff volunteers at Dobie Pre-K to distribute food boxes from their Mobile Food Pantry for several Wednesdays of each month from 1:30-4:00 pm.
Network Mobile Food Distribution at Dobie PreK
Arapaho United Methodist Church has partnered with the Network of Community Ministries to staff volunteers at Dobie Pre-K [Map] to distribute food boxes from their Mobile Food Pantry twice a month on the west side of the building from 2:00 – 4:00 pm.
Network Mobile Food Distribution at Dobie PreK
If you are available every other Wednesday afternoons for a couple of hours, you can help make a big difference in your community. Families are still struggling from economic hardships due to the pandemic. These mobile food pantries provide meals for the unemployed and working poor in Richardson ISD whose children suffer from food insecurities.
Network Mobile Food Pantry Distribution at Dobie PreK
Arapaho United Methodist Church has partnered with the Network of Community Ministries to staff volunteers at Dobie Pre-K to distribute food boxes from their Mobile Food Pantry on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 2:00 – 4:00 pm.
Seeking help with the following tasks:
· Obtain basic information from clients
· Direct traffic
· Unloading food boxes from the truck (heavy lifting required - up to 20 lbs.)
· Load food boxes into cars
If you are available Wednesday afternoons for a couple of hours, you can help make a big difference in your community. Families are still struggling from economic hardships due to the pandemic. These mobile food pantries provide meals for the unemployed and working poor in Richardson ISD whose children suffer from food insecurities.
Network Mobile Food Pantry Distribution at Dobie PreK
Arapaho United Methodist Church has partnered with the Network of Community Ministries to staff volunteers at Dobie Pre-K to distribute food boxes from their Mobile Food Pantry on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 2:00 – 4:00 pm.
Seeking help with the following tasks:
· Obtain basic information from clients
· Direct traffic
· Unloading food boxes from the truck (heavy lifting required - up to 20 lbs.)
· Load food boxes into cars
If you are available Wednesday afternoons for a couple of hours, you can help make a big difference in your community. Families are still struggling from economic hardships due to the pandemic. These mobile food pantries provide meals for the unemployed and working poor in Richardson ISD whose children suffer from food insecurities.
Scouts Virtual Food Drive
Every year the Scouts in our local area collect thousands of pounds of food for the Network of Community Ministries. Due to the pandemic, the number of clients the food pantry is servicing has significantly expanded. Still, it is not possible yet for Scouts to safely canvass the neighborhoods for food donations.
Stack The Shelves
How can you help feed a hungry neighbor? Each Sunday in July let's stack the shelves of Network's food pantry by bringing canned goods, shelf stable baking items, water bottles and hygiene products to the donation boxes near our entrances.
"Stack The Shelves" with these items:
Baking Goods (Flour, Sugar, Cooking Oil, pre-made mixes such as Bisquik and Jiffy)
Canned Fruit (any variety)
Jelly, Jams, and Spreads
Canned Meat (chicken, chili, tuna, etc.)
Canned Pasta
Bottled Water (for volunteers)
Hygiene Products (soap, shampoo, toilet paper, feminine hygiene products, deodorant, tooth paste, toothbrushes, facial tissues, laundry detergent, and cleaning supplies)
About Network:
Founded in 1985, Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. Several churches came together and formed a non-denominational Church Alliance to assist families through trying times, and thus the term “NETWORK” of Community Ministries was born.
Network responds to human need by giving assistance with the goal of helping individuals achieve long-term independence, its mission is “caring, coaching and empowering our neighbors in need as they seek an improved quality of life.” Based in Richardson , Texas, Network has a service area which includes fourteen zip codes in Dallas County, with over 70% of those served coming from Lake Highlands in the Dallas area, and Garland .
Suitcases For Foster Kids
Most Foster Children have no personal bag/suitcase for when they have to move. Help Scout Troop #444 create 150 “First Night Kits” for foster kids by donating a suitcase or duffle bag filled with shampoo, toothpaste, a tooth brush, deodorant, and soap. Leave your donation near one of our entrances on or before June 24th.
Austin Street Shelter Food Service
Throughout the year Arapaho's United Methodist Men organize early morning visits to the Austin Street Shelter to feed breakfast to the residents. Austin Street is a unique shelter, for the amount of space, more people receive regular care than at most similar facilities in the country. Each night they provide sleeping spaces for between 300-400 men, women and children. In addition to a sleeping space they provide showers and clean clothing. Volunteer's are needed to prepare food as well as travel to the shelter to serve the breakfast.
If you would like to serve as a part of our April 22 team, please fill out the online registration form.
You may assist the team in several ways: by preparing food, serving food or doing both.