Food For Families collection underway

The annual Food For Families drive is scheduled for Friday, November 21, at Our Daily Bread Food Bank in Whitney. All November donations will be counted toward the Lake Whitney food bank's goal of 70,000 pounds. The Lake Whitney Ministerial Alliance food bank operates completely through donations and volunteers. No one is paid. All donations … Continue reading Food For Families collection underway

Food For Families goal set at 70,000 pounds

The annual Food For Families Drive is scheduled for Friday, November 22, at Our Daily Bread Food Bank in Whitney. All November donations will be counted toward the Lake Whitney Food Bank goal of 70,000 pounds. Volunteers will accept donations at the food bank, located at 100 Sims Drive in Whitney, from 7 a.m. to … Continue reading Food For Families goal set at 70,000 pounds

Our Daily Bread director wins Volunteer of the Year Award

Connie Stahl, director of Whitney's Our Daily Bread Food Bank, has won the AmeriCorps RSVP 2024 Volunteer of the Year Award to be presented at the McLennan Community College Conference Center in Waco Saturday, June 29, from noon to 3 p.m. Stahl will be presented this honor by Congressman Pete Sessions and State Representative Doc … Continue reading Our Daily Bread director wins Volunteer of the Year Award

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?

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LW food bank reopens doors to public

Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 6, 2022 Our Daily Bread Food Bank will reopen to allow clients to come inside the building beginning Monday, April 4. When you arrive, park your car in the parking spaces out front and come inside to sign in. Clients are asked to try and bring identification for everyone in the … Continue reading LW food bank reopens doors to public

Food bank assisted 5,000 people in 2021 with community’s help

Reporter: Ellie Mahan January 5, 2022 Students from Aquilla Independent School District were a few of the many volunteers and donors who helped Our Daily Bread serve those in need in the Lake Whitney area last year. Our Daily Bread, located at 100 Sims Drive in Whitney, provided food for approximately 2,000 families and 5,000 … Continue reading Food bank assisted 5,000 people in 2021 with community’s help

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