NTFB Documents FY15 Annual Report | Page 12

Partner Agencies Our more than 200 Partner Agencies are among our strongest, most passionate allies in the fight against hunger. In fact, 83 percent of the food we distribute goes through one of our Partner Agencies. In 2015, we recognized three Partner Agencies for their passion and commitment to closing the hunger gap in North Texas. Partner Agency of the Year Award: Jewish Family Services For more than 60 years, Jewish Family Services has provided stability in times of crisis to individuals and families by addressing basic needs such as food, clothing, transportation, financial assistance, utility assistance and rent. Jewish Family Services serves an average of 40-50 families per day and has increased their clients served by 4 percent in the last year. Excellence in Innovation Award: Harmony Community Development Harmony Community Development’s mission is to strengthen families and revitalize neighborhoods through community-driven and solution-oriented approaches. Harmony Community Development has been a NTFB Partner Agency since 2009 and provides emergency assistance to more than 550 individuals each month in Dallas County. Excellence in Inspiration: Hearts and Hands Community Outreach of Garland Hearts and Hands Community Outreach’s mission is to reach the needy and homeless within the 75041 zip code of Garland, providing them with nourishing food, as well as guidance toward other resources that may improve their living conditions. Hearts and Hands of Garland recently increased their volunteer base, which enabled them to serve approximately 240 families monthly.