The Local Good Collective Awarded North Texas Food Bank Capacity Building Grant to Expand Food Insecurity Solutions
The more than $96K grant will increase the Local Good Center and Local Good Pantry’s wellness initiatives.
PLANO (Oct. 23, 2024) – The Local Good Collective, a coalition of nonprofit and social enterprise organizations, was recently awarded a $96,300 Capacity Building Grant from the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) to sustainably expand operations at the Local Good Pantry and Local Good Center, to more effectively serve North Texans experiencing food insecurity.
The Local Good Pantry, a Richardson-based nonprofit pantry providing healthy ingredients and practical household items to anyone experiencing a need, and the Local Good Center, a Plano-based nonprofit addressing complex community challenges, including wellness, with holistic solutions, will share a food scale and a refrigerated box truck to aid in distribution services. The grant will also support expanded staff at the Local Good Pantry.
“Food insecurity can affect anyone – it doesn’t discriminate. In recent months, we have seen an influx of North Texas neighbors from all walks of life requiring additional food and wellness support, and our teams have stretched thin to meet the need,” said Local Good Executive Director Julissa Estrada. “The North Texas Food Bank is an incredible ally in the fight against food insecurity and we’re grateful for their continued support to help us serve the community well.”
Dignity is paramount to both Local Good Pantry and Local Good Center’s missions, with both organizations offering neighbors culturally and allergen-conscious food options, as well as access to additional resources, including English as a second language (ESL) classes, job readiness training and more. NTFB’s Capacity Building Grant will support both organizations’ continued expansion and community-first service.
“We simply could not do what we do in the fight against hunger without the support of feeding partners like the Local Good Collective,” said Trisha Cunningham, President and CEO of the North Texas Food Bank. “Our grant program provides needed resources to our partner agencies allowing them to serve more people in their community. We are grateful for the commitment and dedication of the Local Good Pantry and Local Good Center to hunger relief in our community.”
Capacity Building Grants are used to expand a NTFB partner agency’s operations and expansion to increase the availability of nutritious meals to North Texans. Local Good Collective has been a proud partner of NTFB since 2020.
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About the Local Good Collective
The Local Good Collective is a coalition bringing North Texans together to create lasting good. Created by Chase Oaks Church, an inclusive faith community in North Texas, we're here to create and promote opportunities for people to connect with their community, from meeting tangible needs to sharing a meal. The Collective is made up of nonprofit and social enterprise organizations committed to sharing good in North Texas, including The Local Good Center, The Local Good Pantry, The Local Good Coffee Co. and The Local Good Resale. Join us in doing good.
About the North Texas Food Bank
The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is a leading nonprofit organization that fights hunger and provides children, seniors and families in North Texas access to nutritious food. For over 40 years, we have been at the forefront of hunger relief, committed to ensuring that no one in our community lacks access to healthy food. Our extensive network of 500 food pantries and organizations, volunteers, and donors enables us to deliver more than 100 million nutritious meals annually to those in need. Beyond just addressing hunger, we focus on nourishing lives by offering nutrition education, investing in our network partners, innovating solutions to eliminate hunger and advocating for policies that tackle the root causes of food insecurity.
Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, highlighting our strong governance, integrity, and financial stability. Additionally, we are honored to be ranked 89th on Forbes' 2023 Top 100 Charities in America. As a proud member of Feeding America, the nation's largest hunger relief network, we are committed to ensuring everyone in North Texas has the nourishment needed to lead a healthy and fulfilling life. For more information, visit www.ntfb.org or connect with us on social media @NorthTexasFoodBank.