Reporter: Ellie Mahan March 29, 2023 Donna "Red" Richardson, temporary assistant manager for Veterans Pardners, serves local veterans. Eight generations of Richardson's family have served the country in the military, with representation of five branches of the military. Veterans Pardners, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, was founded by Donna Pickett in December of 2016 … Continue reading Veterans Pardners works to provide resources to local veterans
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Lake Whitney Ministerial Alliance: Did You Know?
Submitted by Betty Newman,LWMA public relations,past president February 1, 2023 Did you know that the following organizations and programs are supported by the Lake Whitney Ministerial Alliance? Our Daily Bread Food Bank – Each month, at least 30 - 45 volunteers work tirelessly to provide groceries to those who cannot afford to buy food. In … Continue reading Lake Whitney Ministerial Alliance: Did You Know?
View the January 18, 2023 issue
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Food For Families Drive Friday
November 17, 2022 The annual Food For Families drive is scheduled for Friday, November 18, in Whitney and throughout the area. All November donations will be counted toward the Lake Whitney Food Bank goal of 65,000 pounds, and the official campaign day is Friday, November 18. The Lake Whitney Ministerial Alliance food bank operates completely … Continue reading Food For Families Drive Friday
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“Food For Families”donations accepted
November 9, 2022 The annual Food For Families drive is scheduled for Friday, November 18, in Whitney and throughout the area.All November donations will be counted toward the Lake Whitney Food Bank's goal of 65,000 pounds, although the official campaign day is November 18. The Lake Whitney Ministerial Alliance food bank operates completely through donations … Continue reading “Food For Families”donations accepted
View the October 19, 2022 issue
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Atmos supports Food For Good Backpack program
Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 4, 2022 Atmos Energy recently donated $5,000 to the Lake Whitney Ministerial Alliance to support their Food for Good Backpack Program. This gift is one of hundreds made by Atmos Energy as part of an enterprise-wide Fueling Safe and Thriving Communities drive to invest in educational, literacy, energy assistance and food … Continue reading Atmos supports Food For Good Backpack program
Donation benefits food bank program
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 6, 2022 Our Daily Bread Food Bank Director Connie Stahl recently accepted a check from The Women's Guild of Our Savior Lutheran Church. The Lake Whitney Ministerial Alliance expressed appreciation for the donation, which will be used to support the Children's Summer Snack Bag Program. This ministry provides food for children … Continue reading Donation benefits food bank program
American Legion donates to LWMA
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 23, 2022 The American Legion Post 522 of Whitney recently presented a check in the amount of $1,000 to the Lake Whitney Ministerial Alliance’s Joint Committee for Christmas (JCC) fund. Sons of the American Legion Commander Albert Arellano and Linda Arellano are pictured presenting the check to Michele Walker, JCC chairperson. … Continue reading American Legion donates to LWMA
Joint Committee preparing Angel gifts, community invited to donate
Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 8, 2021 Joint Committee for Christmas volunteers pictured above are: front row (l to r) - Kathy Valenta, Claire Matthaei, Pat Boyd and Linda Jones; and back row - Jill Hubble, Stacy Hughes, Bonnie Jaskie, Terry Boyer and Michelle Walker. The volunteers of Joint Committee for Christmas (JCC), commissioned by the … Continue reading Joint Committee preparing Angel gifts, community invited to donate
Food For Families drive a success
Editor: Shannon Cottongame and Reporter: Ellie Mahan November 24, 2021 Collections for this year's Food for Families Drive were strong locally, and by the end of the day Friday, November 19, the Lake Whitney Ministerial Alliance (LWMA) had exceeded its goal of 65,000 pounds of food with a total of 65,030 pounds collected. Individuals and … Continue reading Food For Families drive a success
Food bank working to meet November’s collection goal
Editor: Shannon Cottongame November 10, 2021 Official Food For Families drive day is November 19… As families come together for holiday meals, it’s a perfect time to think about those in our community who have no food for meals. November is Food for Families Month, a special month of giving to the Lake Whitney Ministerial … Continue reading Food bank working to meet November’s collection goal
Plans already underway for LWMA’s 2021 Joint Committee For Christmas programs
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 29, 2021 Lake Whitney Ministerial Alliance’s Joint Committee for Christmas will distribute Angel Tree gifts from a new location this year. Committee members pictured in front of the Lake Whitney Senior Center, where the distribution will take place, are (l to r): Beth Wolsey, Kim Montgomery, Bonnie Jaskie, Linda Jones, Lisa … Continue reading Plans already underway for LWMA’s 2021 Joint Committee For Christmas programs
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