NEWS & VIEWS
A well-informed community is an empowered one as well, so take a look at some of the latest coverage we’ve received below and help spread the word about all the amazing developments at Food for the Soul.
Food for the Soul's and WAY-FM 10,000 Blessings Christmas Wrapping Party! HUGE SUCCESS!
WAY-FM partnered with Food for the Soul to wrap 10,000 Gifts
Wrapping volunteers were able to wrap close to 30,000 gifts! Donations of sun glasses from Foster Grant, also Ty Beanie Babies and "The Amazing Grace Story" the life of Jesus were wrapped and given out to more than 13,000 kids throughout the metroplex. God is great!
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The Sunset Bison athletes and coaches came and wrapped all day. They then took 500 wrapped gifts to give to the elementary school next to their High School. Watch and see the JOY of all students. The ones that gave and the ones who received! Paying it forward. God is Great
Tech Titans Community Hero Award - Bob Sawler
We are thrilled to share that our Founder, Bob Sawler, is the recipient of the 2019 Tech Titan Community Hero Award! Tech Titans is the largest technology trade organization in Texas. On Friday, August 23, they recognized outstanding technology companies and individuals in the North Texas area who have made significant contributions to their industries at its annual awards gala.
This is a huge honor for Bob and the entire Food for the Soul Family. During this time of great celebration, we give all the praise and glory to God our Father. Our God is a God who sees, and we are humbled, honored, and grateful to be trusted to play a part in His plan of caring for so many children in need through Food for the Soul.
https://www.bizjournals.com/…/bob-sawler-the-realtime-group…
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Community Spotlight - Food for the Soul
Food for the Soul was featured on WAY-FM Community Spot light! Take a listen .... Enjoy!
CSCMP
Volunteering and making a difference in our community
CSCMP came out and join some UNT logistics and distribution students to help fill the truck for delivers this week and fill the food bins that will feed the students in Food for the Soul's backpack program over the weekend. Together we are making a differnce in our local community!
Mary Kay - food drive
We want to give a HUGE SHOUT OUT to Mary Kay Cosmetics for hosting a month-long food drive, feeding 480 students for a weekend! 2,660 meals and 1,920 snacks for kiddos in need right here in the DFW Metroplex!
If your company is interested in joining the fight against childhood hunger, contact us today!
Delight
UNT Chapter of Christian women serving their community
Delight Ministries is a college women's community that grows together, serves together, learns together, and does life together while chasing the heart of God. They came and packed weekend meals and snacks for our students in the backpack program! @delight_unt
Liberty Christian
3rd Grade Class
Liberty Christian 3rd grade class took a field trip to Food for the Soul's warehouse in Flower Mound and helped packout weekender food bags for local hungry children. They were succcessful in packing over 12,000 meals and snacks! What a blessing these students are!
Food for the Soul's Podcast now available on iTunes
We are so excited to share that our Food for the Soul's "Leaders and Ledgends podcasts are now available on iTunes.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-the-soul/id1468350970
Food Drive
Bringing food to help feed the children
She is just 2 1/2 and already serving and feeding the hungry in her community. Her family did a food drive through their facebook page and delivered a truck load of food to go to the students in our backpack program! What a blessing it is to see God at work to feed His children! Thank you for going the extra mile to make a difference!
NEWS COVERAGE AND TESTIMONIES BELOW
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