Your Generosity Means So Much to Rosie !
Rosie receives fresh produce through the Nourishing Neighbors program
When you donate to the North Texas Food Bank , you support a variety of innovative programs — like Nourishing Neighbors . Through this initiative , you are reaching homebound seniors like 91-year-old Rosie .
Originally from Ennis , Rosie moved to upstate New York , where she completed college , married and worked at her local city hall for 44 years before returning to Dallas to help care for her late sister . Today , she lives with her niece and her niece ’ s son .
Rosie said she appreciates the help her family members offer her , but being the independent woman she is , she prefers to do as much on her own as possible . This includes providing her own meals , which has become increasingly difficult due to her health problems and living on a very modest fixed income .
Thanks to a tip from her doctor , Rosie connected with the Food Bank ’ s Nourishing Neighbors program . Now a local volunteer delivers nutritious food , including fresh produce , right to her door every two weeks .
“ I enjoy everything in those boxes .”
“ I enjoy everything in those boxes ,” Rosie said , expressing her sincere gratitude . “ I used to purchase everything myself . Sometimes I didn ’ t have enough . That ’ s why this helps me so much .”
Rosie describes the volunteer who has been visiting her for the past six months as someone she now considers a good friend . She says it feels like she has known her for 50 years .
As someone who is not able to drive to the grocery store , Rosie is beyond thankful to have the dual services of food and companionship .
“ I feel like I ’ m blessed every day ,” she said . “ I ’ m so grateful .”
Because of you , seniors are able to receive the food they need — even if they are not able to make a trip to a Partner Agency . Rosie is just one example of many other happy stories made possible because you choose to give so generously to the North Texas Food Bank . Physical Address : 4500 S . Cockrell Hill Road Dallas , Texas 75236-2028 P 214.330.1396 F 214.331.4104 Mailing Address : P . O . Box 731226 Dallas , TX 75373-1226
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