Volunteers work in an assembly line to pack and box nonperishable goods to later be distributed. | Photo via North Texas Food Bank
Like a good neighbor, Fort Worth is there. Texas may not be the Volunteer State (Tennessee holds that title), but we’re proud to be friendly Fort Worthians.
With food insecurity affecting many residents, we’re highlighting a few places you can donate resources or your time.
Taste Project | The nonprofit offers unlimited volunteer opportunities for a lifetime. Lend a hand on either the kitchen, welcome, or service teams.
GRACE | The Grapevine-based nonprofit sent out a statement last week requesting food and monetary donations. It also posted an Amazon Wish List full of items needed that can be bought and shipped to its headquarters.
Roanoke Food Pantry | The group has plenty of volunteers, but is seeking assistance within its “Needs” committee. For more info, visit the pantry or call 817-491-4451.
Dozens of other food pantries and cupboards in the city could use your help so they can continue caring for our neighbors. See the full list.
Dallas County has granted the North Texas Food Bank — which serves Tarrant County as well — $1 million. The money will go towards staples such as produce, beans, pasta, rice + more. (The Dallas Morning News)
Community
Fort Worthians, nominate your neighborhood for Mayor Mattie Parker’s 2025 Community Engagement Neighborhood Awards. Last year’s winning neighborhood was Como. Submissions are open now until Friday, Jan. 16.
Travel
Flyers arriving at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport this weekend experienced hours-long security lines, with videos showing packed terminals going viral. TSA warns of the continued long wait times nationwide, so you might want to give yourself extra time before heading to DFW Airport. (NBC 5 DFW)
Plan Ahead
Not to rush through Thanksgiving, but the fourth annual Cowgirl Christmas will return to the Cowgirl Museum on Saturday, Dec. 6. Get excited for free museum admission, complimentary mimosas, a gift market, an opportunity to visit the North Pole Village, and photos with Santa.
Number
$40 million. That’s how much San Antonio resident Louise Dilworth Davis (TCU ’77) gifted the university’s College of Science and Engineering. Because of this investment, the university announced it’ll rename the 25-year-old college in her honor. Would you like to see more of the latest news from the university?
Watch
Happy throwback Thursday to those who celebrate. Do you remember that one time a black cat stormed the field of MetLife Stadium during a Dallas Cowboys away game? WFAA Producer Sandra Turner reshared the clip. The commentators couldn’t hold it together. But did they catch it?
Sports
The Dallas Mavericks had two heartbreaking losses this week vs. the Detroit Pistons and the Houston Rockets. Get game recaps and player analyses with Locked On.
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Shop
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I don’t know about you, but I can put away a lot of pumpkin pie. Maybe not 50 million pies, but a lot. Now that fall is here, it’s time for me to shelve my favorite summer flavor of pie (key lime) and switch to my favorite fall option (pumpkin). What pie do you have to have with Thanksgiving? Let me know.
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