May 28, 2024 (Tuesday) – Community Garden Kitchen, McKinney
On May 28, 2024, 2 volunteers from The Food Lounge served at Community Garden Kitchen in McKinney, Texas. They completed tasks such as sorting/drying dishes, cleaning tables, and sweeping floors as part of Community Garden Kitchen’s Weeknight Dinner Service. Overall, they were part of a group that served a total of 149 patrons, addressing food insecurity within the DFW Metroplex. We’re highly thankful for their service!
May 25, 2024 (Saturday) – 3515 Metropolitan Ave, Dallas
On May 25th, 2024, 10 student volunteers completed community service at 3515 Metropolitan Avenue, Dallas. They served 240 hot meals which included a hot dog, a bag of chips, a cookie, and water to the homeless community.
May 18, 2024 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
On May 18th, 2024, 10 student volunteers from The Food Lounge volunteered at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) in Richardson, Texas. The volunteers from The Food Lounge packed a total of 25 boxes, providing 5400 meals to those in need. At the session overall, volunteers packed 37 boxes of food, equal to 7992 meals and enough to feed 21 kids for a year. These meals will be sent to El Salvador and distributed to those in need.
May 18, 2024 (Saturday) – The Samaritan Inn, McKinney
On May 18, 2024, 7 student volunteers completed community service at The Samaritan Inn. They made 80 sandwiches and lunch bags for the Bag Lunch Brigade program which provides sack lunches for the residents of the homeless shelter.
May 11, 2024 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
On May 11th, 2024, 14 students from The Food Lounge volunteered at Feed My Starving Children in Richardson, Texas. Together, they packed 43 boxes of food, equaling 9288 meals. In the session overall, volunteers successfully packed 95 boxes of food, providing 20,520 meals, and feeding 56 kids for a year. These meals will be sent to Trinidad benefitting those in need.
May 11, 2024 (Saturday) – 3515 Metropolitan Ave, Dallas
On May 11, 2024, 6 student volunteers completed community service at 3515 Metropolitan Avenue, Dallas. They served 200 snack bags including hot dogs, a bag of chips, a granola bar, and water to the homeless community.
May 4, 2024 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
On May 4th, 2024, 16 student volunteers from The Food Lounge volunteered at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) in Richardson, Texas. The volunteers from The Food Lounge packed a total of 29 boxes, providing 6264 meals to those in need. At the session overall, volunteers packed 69 boxes of food, equal to 14904 meals and enough to feed 40 kids for a year. These meals will be sent to Trinidad and distributed to those in need.
April 27, 2024 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
On April 27th, 2024, 16 students from The Food Lounge volunteered at Feed My Starving Children in Richardson, Texas. Together, they packed 20 boxes of food, equaling 4,320 meals. In the session overall, volunteers successfully packed 77 boxes of food, providing 16,632 meals, and feeding 45 kids for a year. These meals will be sent to Zambia benefitting those in need.
April 27, 2024 (Saturday) – 3515 Metropolitan Ave, Dallas
Volunteers packed and served 202 meals, with each meal including a hot dog, ketchup, a bag of chips, a serving of fruit, a bag of candy, and a bottle of water. Scott, a member of the Cathedral of Hope, provided the 202 sausages used in the hot dogs, 210 bags of chips, 144 candy, 128 bottles of water, and a box of apples.
April 20, 2024 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
On April 20th, 2024, 16 student volunteers and 4 adult volunteers from The Food Lounge volunteered at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) in Richardson. The volunteers from The Food Lounge packed a total of 30 boxes, providing 6480 meals to those in need. At the session overall, volunteers packed 100 boxes of food, equivalent to 21,600 meals, which feeds 59 kids for a year. These meals were sent to Honduras where they will be distributed to those in need.
April 20, 2024 (Saturday) – The Samaritan Inn, McKinney
On April 20, 2024, 8 student volunteers completed community service at The Samaritan Inn. They made 80 sandwiches and lunch bags for the Bag Lunch Brigade program which provides sack lunches for the residents of the homeless shelter.
April 13, 2024 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
On April 13, 13 members of The Food Lounge packed food boxes at Feed My Starving Children. 25 boxes were packed during the session by the volunteers, containing 5400 meals to be shipped to Guatemala to feed the underprivileged. The members displayed hard work and enthusiasm during their time packing meals.
April 13, 2024 (Saturday) – 3515 Metropolitan Ave, Dallas
On 4/13, members of The Food Lounge completed community service at 3515 Metropolitan Avenue, Dallas. Volunteers packed and served 280 hot meals, including chicken, vegetables, and pasta, a bag of chips, cookies, and a bottle of water. Volunteers also distributed gently used clothes, shoes, socks, and backpacks collected from community donations in the DFW area. Scott, a member of the Cathedral of Hope, provided the 80 pounds of chicken and 50 pounds of carrots used in the meal preparation, 300 bags of chips, and a portion of the cookies.
April 6, 2024 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
On April 6, 2024, 15 student volunteers and 4 adult volunteers from The Food Lounge came together and volunteered at Feed My Starving Children in Richardson, Texas. Together, they packed 38 boxes of food, equaling to 8,208 meals. Volunteers of The Food Lounge and other volunteers at the session collectively packed 141 boxes of food, equating to 30,456 meals and 83 kids fed for a year. Our volunteers were thrilled to break our box-packing record and help those in Nicaragua!
March 23, 2024 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
On March 23rd, 2024, 15 student volunteers and 4 adult volunteers from The Food Lounge volunteered at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) in Richardson, TX. The volunteers from The Food Lounge packed 29 boxes, providing 6264 meals to those in need. At the session overall, volunteers packed 86 boxes of food, equivalent to 18,576 meals, which feeds 50 kids for a year. These meals will be sent to Peru where they will be given.
March 23, 2024 (Saturday) – 3515 Metropolitan Ave, Dallas
On March 23, ten students from The Food Lounge volunteered at the Dallas International Street Church. They made 200 meals, each with a ham and cheese sandwich, a bottle of water, a bag of chips, a granola bar, and some candy. The volunteers are very grateful to be able to work with Making it Count to provide lunch sacks to those in need!
March 16, 2024 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
On March 16th,2024,15 student volunteers and 4 adult volunteers from The Food Lounge volunteered at Feed My Starving Children. The volunteers from The Food Lounge packed a total of 31 boxes, providing 6696 meals to those in need. At the session overall, volunteers packed 70 boxes of food, equivalent to 15,120 meals to feed 41 kids for a year. These meals were sent to Honduras where they will be distributed to those in need.
March 16, 2024 (Saturday) – The Samaritan Inn, McKinney
On March 16, 2024, 7 student volunteers completed community service at The Samaritan Inn. They made 80 sandwiches and lunch bags for the Bag Lunch Brigade program which provides sack lunches for the residents of the homeless shelter. We also donated 258 toothbrushes and 300 toothpastes to this shelter.
March 16, 2024 (Saturday) – Community Garden Kitchen, McKinney
On March 16, twelve members of The Food Lounge went to the Community Garden Kitchen to make sandwiches for those in need. In total, they made 100 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and packed them into lunch bags with an apple, a bottle of water, crackers, and a granola bar. 40 of these meals were distributed by volunteers at a local gas station to those in need. Overall, the students had a blast touring the garden and packing lunches for a new organization with whom they look forward to cooperating in the future!
March 11, 2024 (Monday) – Lovepacs, Plano
On March 11, 2024, 15 student volunteers from The Food Lounge helped the Lovepacs non-profit organization to move cardboard boxes to the Plano Recycling Center. We are very grateful for this opportunity to help an organization that gives back to those in need.
March 9, 2024 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
On March 9th, 2024, 15 student volunteers and 4 adult volunteers from The Food Lounge volunteered at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) in Richardson, TX. The volunteers from The Food Lounge packed a total of 25 boxes, providing 5,400 meals to those in need. At the session overall, volunteers packed 85 boxes of food, equivalent to 18,360 meals, feeding 50 kids for a year. These meals were sent to Burkina Faso where they will be distributed to those in need.
March 9, 2024 (Saturday) – 3515 Metropolitan Ave, Dallas
On March 9th, 16 volunteers on site and 2 volunteers off-site from The Food Lounge served 300 meals to the homeless community at the Dallas International Street Church. Each meal included pasta, chicken, a bag of chips, a cookie, and a bottle of water. They also handed out snack bags with various snack items. We are so grateful to be able to help the people in our community.
March 2, 2024 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
On March 2nd, 2024, 16 kids from The Food Lounge volunteered at Feed My Starving Children in Richardson, Texas. Together, they packed 20 boxes of food, equalling 4,320 meals. In the session overall, volunteers successfully packed 77 boxes of food, providing 16,632 means and feeding 45 kids for a year. These meals will be sent to Haiti, benefitting those in need.
February 24, 2024 (Saturday) – 3515 Metropolitan Ave, Dallas
On February 24, nine volunteers from The Food Lounge served 200 meals to the homeless community at 3515 Metropolitan Ave. Each meal included a sandwich, a bag of chips, a granola bar, and a bottle of water. They also passed out toothpaste and feminine products to those in need. We are so grateful to be able to help the people in our community.
February 23, 2024 (Friday) – FMSC, Richardson
On February 23rd, 2024, 13 students from The Food Lounge volunteered at Feed My Starving Children in Richardson, Texas. Together, they packed 30 boxes of food, equaling 6,480 meals. In the session overall, volunteers successfully packed 118 boxes of food, providing 25,488 meals, and feeding 69 kids for a year. These meals will be sent to Haiti benefitting those in need.
February 17, 2024 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
On February 17th, 2024, 15 students from The Food Lounge volunteered at Feed My Starving Children in Richardson, Texas. Together, they packed 27 boxes of food, equaling 5,832 meals. In the session overall, volunteers successfully packed 103 boxes of food, providing 22,248 meals, and feeding 60 kids for a year. These meals will be sent to Peru benefitting those in need.
February 17, 2024 (Saturday) – The Samaritan Inn, McKinney
On February 17, 2024, 8 student volunteers completed community service at The Samaritan Inn. They made 80 sandwiches and lunch bags for the Bag Lunch Brigade program which provides sack lunches for the residents of the homeless shelter.
February 10, 2024 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
On February 10th, 2024, 9 students from The Food Lounge volunteered at Feed My Starving Children in Richardson, Texas. Together, they packed 29 boxes of food, equaling 6,264 meals. In the session overall, volunteers successfully packed 83 boxes of food, providing 17,928 meals, and feeding 49 kids for a year. These meals will be sent to Guatemala benefitting those in need.
February 10, 2024 (Saturday) – 3515 Metropolitan Ave, Dallas
On February 10, 2024, 7 student volunteers completed community service at Dallas International Street Church (2706 S. 2nd Avenue, Dallas). They served 320 snack bags including crackers, cookies, a bag of chips, a granola bar, fruit, and water to the homeless community.
February 3, 2024 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
On February 3rd, 14 members of The Food Lounge packed boxes of meals at Feed My Starving Children. Members did various tasks such as filling boxes with rice and soy, labeling boxes, and packing meals. A total of 12 boxes, equivalent to 2592 meals, were packed during the session. We appreciate all of our members’ effort!
January 27, 2024 (Saturday) – 3515 Metropolitan Ave, Dallas
On January 27 2024, 8 student volunteers completed community service at Dallas International Street Church (2706 S. 2nd Avenue, Dallas). They served 200 snack bags including crackers, cookies, a bag of chips, a granola bar, fruit, and water to the homeless community.
January 26, 2024 (Friday) – FMSC, Richardson
On January 26, 2024, 9 student volunteers completed community service at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC). They helped package food packs for El Salvador children in need. A total of 25 boxes, which is equivalent to 5,400 meals, were packed by The Food Lounge during this session.
January 20, 2024 (Saturday) – The Samaritan Inn, McKinney
On January 20, 2024, 8 student volunteers completed community service at The Samaritan Inn. They made 80 sandwiches and lunch bags for the Bag Lunch Brigade program which provides sack lunches for the residents of the homeless shelter.
January 13, 2024 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
On January 13th, 2024, 15 students from The Food Lounge volunteered at Feed My Starving Children in Richardson, Texas. Together, they packed 26 boxes of food, equaling 5,616 meals. In the session overall, volunteers successfully packed 99 boxes of food, providing 21,384 meals, and feeding 58 kids for a year. These meals will be sent to Burkina Faso benefitting those in need.
January 13, 2024 (Saturday) – 3515 Metropolitan Ave, Dallas
FL volunteers completed community service at 3515 Metropolitan Avenue, Dallas. They packed and served 200 meals, with each meal including 2 small sandwiches, condiments, a bag of chips, dessert, fruit, a granola bar, and a bottle of water. Scott, a member of the Cathedral of Hope, provided the 12 pounds of lunch meat used in the sandwiches, 200 bags of chips, a portion of the dessert, 160 bottles of water.
January 5, 2024 (Friday) – FMSC, Richardson
On January 5th, 2023, 14 students from The Food Lounge volunteered at Feed My Starving Children in Richardson, Texas. Together, they packed 27 boxes of food, equaling 5832 meals. In the session overall, volunteers successfully packed 97 boxes of food, providing 20,952 meals, and feeding 57 kids for a year. These meals will be sent to Burkina Faso benefitting those in need.
December 30, 2023 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
On December 30, 2023, 15 students and 5 adults from The Food Lounge volunteered at Feed My Starving Children in Richardson, Texas. The Food Lounge volunteers packed 33 boxes of food, providing 7,128 meals. At the session overall, volunteers packed 76 boxes of food, equaling 16,416 meals and feeding 44 kids for a year. These meals will be sent to Haiti, aiding those in need!
December 23, 2023 (Saturday) – 3515 Metropolitan Ave, Dallas
On December 23, nine volunteers served 160 meals including a sandwich, a bag of chips, festive candy, and a bottle of water. They also donated gloves, hats, and Christmas socks for the incoming cold weather. Volunteers had a blast getting to spread some holiday cheer and helping out their community!
December 16, 2023 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
On December 16, 11 members of The Food Lounge packed food boxes at Feed My Starving Children. 18 boxes were packed during the session by the volunteers, containing 3888 meals to be shipped to Eswatini to feed the underprivileged. The members displayed hard work and enthusiasm during their time packing meals.
December 16, 2023 (Saturday) – Chris Howell Christmas Food and Toy Distribution, Dallas
On Dec 16, 2023, two members of the Food Lounge volunteered with the Chris Howell Foundation at their Dallas College Mountain View Campus to sort, pack, and distribute Christmas toys for over 400 families in the DFW area.
December 16, 2023 (Saturday) – The Samaritan Inn, McKinney
On December 16, 2023, 7 student volunteers completed community service at The Samaritan Inn. They made 83 sandwiches and lunch bags for the Bag Lunch Brigade program which provides sack lunches for the residents of the homeless shelter.
December 9, 2023 (Saturday) – 3515 Metropolitan Ave, Dallas
December 9, 2023 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
Today, 14 students from The Food Lounge volunteered at Feed My Starving Children where they made and packed a total of 26 boxes, the equivalent to 5,616 meal bags. These meals will be shipped to kids in need living in the Dominican Republic. We are so grateful to be given this opportunity to help people get the food that they need!
December 2, 2023 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
Yesterday, 19 students from The Food Lounge volunteered at Feed My Starving Children where they made and packed a total of 27 boxes, the equivalent to 5,832 meal bags. These meals will be shipped to kids in need living in Honduras. We are so grateful to be given this opportunity to help people get the food that they need!
November 25, 2023 (Saturday) – 3515 Metropolitan Ave, Dallas
Volunteers packed and served 162 meals, with each meal including a hot dog or Bologna sandwich, ketchup/mustard, a bag of chips, a cookie and a bottle of water. Scott, a member of the Cathedral of Hope, provided the 62 sausages used in the hot dogs, 109 bags of chips, 66 bottles of wather. These members of The Food Lounge also distributed donated gently used cloth to the community.
November 25, 2023 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
Student volunteers completed community service at Feed My Starving Children on Nov. 25th, 2023. They helped pack meals for children in need in Honduras. A total of 31 boxes of packs, equivalent to 6696 meals, were packed in the session. We appreciate all of their time and effort.
November 18, 2023 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
On November 18th, 2023, 13 students from The Food Lounge volunteered at Feed My Starving Children in Richardson, Texas. Together, they packed 22 boxes of food, equaling 4,752 meals. At the session overall, volunteers successfully packed 109 boxes of food, providing 23,544 meals and feeding 64 kids for a year. These meals will be sent to Honduras benefitting those in need!
November 18, 2023 (Saturday) – The Samaritan Inn, McKinney
On November 18, 2023, 9 student volunteers completed community service at The Samaritan Inn. They made 80 sandwiches and lunch bags for the Bag Lunch Brigade program which provides sack lunches for the residents of the homeless shelter.
November 11, 2023 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
On November 11th, 2023, 16 students and 4 adults from The Food Lounge volunteered at Feed My Starving Children in Richardson, Texas. Together, they packed 32 boxes of food, equaling 6,912 meals. At the session overall, volunteers successfully packed 111 boxes of food, providing 23976 meals and feeding 65 kids for a year. These meals will be sent to Jamaica benifitting those in need!
November 11, 2023 (Saturday) – 3515 Metropolitan Ave, Dallas
On November 11, ten volunteers from The Food Lounge served 260 hot meals to the homeless community. These meals consisted of hot chicken, vegetables and rice. We are very appreciative to be able to give back to our community.
November 4, 2023 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
On November 4th, 2023, 13 students and 7 adults from The Food Lounge volunteered at Feed My Starving Children in Richardson, Texas. Together, they packed 31 boxes of food, equaling 6,696 meals. At the session overall, volunteers successfully packed 83 boxes of food, providing 17,928 meals and feeding 49 kids for a year. These meals will be sent to the Dominican Republic benifitting those in need!
October 28, 2023 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
On October 28, 2023, 15 students and students 4 adults from The Food Lounge volunteered at Feed My Starving Children in Richardson, Texas. Together, they packed 32 boxes of food, equaling 6,912 meals. At the session overall, volunteers successfully packed 76 boxes of food, providing 16,416 meals and feeding 44 kids for a year. These meals will be sent to Malawi benifitting those in need!
October 28, 2023 (Saturday) – 3515 Metropolitan Ave, Dallas
On October 28, nine volunteers from The Food Lounge served 200 hot meals to the homeless community. These meals consisted of hot dogs, chips, fruit, candy, water, and a treat. Volunteers also donated clothes that they then sorted at the event. We are very appreciative to be able to give back to our community.
October 21, 2023 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
On October 21, 2023, 10 student volunteers completed community service at The Samaritan Inn. They made 80 sandwiches and lunch bags for the Bag Lunch Brigade program which provides sack lunches for the residents of the homeless shelter.
October 21, 2023 (Saturday) – The Samaritan Inn, McKinney
On October 21, 2023, 13 students and 3 adults from The Food Lounge volunteered at Feed My Starving Children in Richardson, Texas. Together, they packed 31 boxes of food, equaling 6,696 meals. At the session overall, volunteers successfully packed 66 boxes of food, providing 14,256 meals and feeding 39 kids for a year. These meals will be sent to South Sudan, benefitting those in need!
October 14, 2023 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
On October 14, 2023, 17 students and 4 adults from The Food Lounge volunteered at Feed My Starving Children in Richardson, Texas. Together, they packed 28 boxes of food, equaling 6,048 meals. At the session overall, volunteers successfully packed 114 boxes of food, providing 24,624 meals and feeding 67 kids for a year. These meals will be sent to Honduras, benefitting those in need!
October 14, 2023 (Saturday) – 3515 Metropolitan Ave, Dallas
On October 14, volunteers from the Food Lounge along with the volunteers from the Cathedral of Hope and EETZ organization packed a total of 2,000 boxes of food to serve the people in need.
October 7, 2023 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
15 members of Food Lounge student volunteers completed community service at Feed My Starving Children on October 7th, 2023. They helped pack meals for children in need in Nicaragua. A total of 22 boxes, equivalent to 4752 meals, were packed in the session. The team worked hard and showed strong team spirit during the event.
September 30, 2023 (Saturday) – Victory Christian Church, McKinney
On Sept 30th, 12 volunteers from the Food Lounge participated in L.I.F.T. R&R’s yearly donation event. We passed out backpacks, and helped pass out lunches, clothes and other items. We also helped loading furniture and assisting the families in need with carrying their items to their cars using wagons and by hands. A total of 45 qualified families received the much needed support today.
September 30, 2023 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
On September 30th, 17 members of The Food Lounge packed food boxes at Feed My Starving Children. 21 boxes were packed during the session by the volunteers, containing 4536 meals to be shipped to Madagascar to feed the children in need.
September 23, 2023 (Saturday) – 3515 Metropolitan Ave, Dallas
On September 23, 2023, nine volunteers from The Food Lounge packed and distributed 160 meals at 3515 Metropolitan Avenue while also distributing 45 bags of feminine hygiene products. The meals each included a hot dog, a bag of chips, some fruit, a sweet treat, and a bottle of water. Scott, a member of the Cathedral of Hope, provided the 160 sausages used in the hot dogs. Our volunteers were thrilled to have this volunteering opportunity and are looking forward to coming back!
September 16, 2023 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
On September 16, 18 members of The Food Lounge packed food boxes at Feed My Starving Children. 26 boxes were packed during the session by the volunteers, containing 5616 meals to be shipped to Colombia to feed the underprivileged. The members displayed hard work and enthusiasm during their time packing meals.
September 16, 2023 (Saturday) – The Samaritan Inn, McKinney
A team of ten volunteers from The Food Lounge put together a grand total of 84 bagged lunches for the individuals staying at the homeless shelter. Each package contained a sandwich and various snacks, all meticulously arranged by our committed team members. We’re sincerely grateful for the opportunity to support this outstanding organization and create a beneficial influence in our local community.
September 9, 2023 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
On September 9, 15 members of The Food Lounge packed food boxes at Feed My Starving Children. 20 boxes were packed during the session by the volunteers, containing 4320 meals to be shipped to Ukraine to feed the underprivileged. The members displayed hard work and enthusiasm during their time packing meals.
September 9, 2023 (Saturday) – 3515 Metropolitan Ave, Dallas
Ten volunteers from The Food Lounge packed and distributed 160 meals at 3515 Metropolitan Avenue. These meals consisted of a sandwich, a bag of chips, a granola bar, fruit, and water. The volunteers also handed out popsicles to help with the summer heat. We are so thankful to have been given this opportunity to help those in need in our community.
August 26, 2023 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
On August 26th, 12 members of The Food Lounge packed food boxes at Feed My Starving Children. 26 boxes were packed during the session by the volunteers, containing 936 meals to be shipped to Liberia to feed the underprivileged. The members displayed hard work and enthusiasm during their time packing meals.
August 26, 2023 (Saturday) – 3515 Metropolitan Ave, Dallas
Nine volunteers from The Food Lounge packed and distributed 160 meals at 3515 Metropolitan Avenue. These meals consisted of a sandwich, a bag of chips, a granola bar, fruit, and water. The volunteers also handed out wet towels to help with the summer heat. We are so thankful to have been given this opportunity to help those in need in our community.
August 19, 2023 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
13 Students from The Food Lounge Volunteered at the Feed My Starving Children Organization. We packed a total of 35 boxes which totaled up to 7,560 meals. We are grateful to be given this opportunity to work with FMSC and help feed kids living in Guatemala.
August 19, 2023 (Saturday) – The Samaritan Inn, McKinney
Ten members of The Food Lounge packed 86 meals for the residents of the homeless shelter. The volunteers were so grateful to have this opportunity to help those in need.
July 20 to August 17 – Cathedral of Hope, Dallas
From July 20th to August 17th, Food Lounge volunteers partnered with Cathedral of Hope and packed food every Thursday. In total, 210 boxes of food were packed to serve people in need. Afterwards, the volunteers helped clean up the operation. We appreciate the opportunity given for us to serve the community.
August 12, 2023 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
11 Students from The Food Lounge Volunteered at the Feed My Starving Children Organization. We packed a total of 35 boxes which totaled up to 7,560 meals. We are grateful to be given this opportunity to work with FMSC and help feed kids living in Eswatini.
August 12, 2023 (Saturday) – 3515 Metropolitan Ave, Dallas
On August 12th, members of The Food Lounge completed community service with Making It Count for Donation to Homeless. Our volunteers donated 160 snack bags, 160 bottles of water, 160 bottles of drinks, fruits and 40 women’s hygiene bags to Dallas Metropolitan local homeless individuals. We appreciate all volunteers’ time and efforts. We give special thanks to the Taste of Hope for their generous donation of some of the food items.
August 6, 2023 (Sunday) – Packing for Domestic Violence Project, Plano
15 volunteers from The Food Lounge came together to pack women’s hygiene bags. In total they packed 200 bags, each one filled with a toothbrush, toothpaste, body wash, towel, granola bar, mini-lollipops, and some feminine pads. These bags will go to women at different local shelters. We are so grateful to have been given this opportunity to help women in our community.
August 5, 2023 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
Ten students from The Food Lounge volunteered at the Feed My Starving Children organization. They packed a total of 24 boxes of MannaPack rice, which is equivalent to 5,184 meals. We are so glad to be given the opportunity to work with FMSC and help feed kids living in Ukraine.
August 2, 2023 (Wednesday) – Emily’s Place, Plano
Three members from The Food Lounge dropped off backpacks and toys at Emily’s Place, a shelter for women and children who have experienced domestic violence. These items will be given to kids living in the shelter for when they start school. We are very glad to be able to help get these students ready for the upcoming school year.
August 1, 2023 (Tuesday) – FMSC, Richardson
Sixteen students from The Food Lounge volunteered at the Feed My Starving Children organization. They packed a total of 42 boxes, which is equivalent to 9,072 meals. We are so glad to be given the opportunity to work with FMSC and help feed kids living in Honduras.
July 30, 2023 (Sunday) – The Salvation Army of McKinney, McKinney
Three members from The Food Lounge dropped off backpacks and toys at The Salvation Army of McKinney. These items will be given to kids in need who are starting school on August 9th. We are very glad to be able to help get these students ready for the upcoming school year.
July 29, 2023 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
14 students from The Food Lounge volunteered at the Feed My Starving Children organization and packed a total of 28 boxes for Honduras, which is equivalent to 6048 meals. We are so glad to be given the opportunity to work with FMSC and help feed kids in need.
July 28, 2023 (Friday) – Victory Church, McKinney
On July 28, 2023, 2 student volunteers and 1 adult volunteer from The Food Lounge delivered backpacks and soft toys to Victory Church in McKinney, Texas. These items will be given to kids in need in the neighborhood. Our volunteers are so proud of their contribution to help the kids have a great start for the upcoming school year.
July 26, 2023 (Wednesday) – FMSC, Richardson
On July 26, 2023, 12 student volunteers and 3 adult volunteers from The Food Lounge came together and volunteered at Feed My Starving Children in Richardson, Texas. Together, they packed 38 boxes of food, equaling 8208 meals. Volunteers from The Food Lounge and other participants at the session collectively packed 151 boxes of food, equating to 32,616 meals, which can feed 89 kids for a year.
July 22, 2023 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
On July 22, 2023, 17 student volunteers and 4 adult volunteers from The Food Lounge came together and volunteered at Feed My Starving Children in Richardson, Texas. Together, they packed 30 boxes of food, equaling to 6,480 meals. Volunteers of The Food Lounge and other volunteers at the session collectively packed 112 boxes of food, equating to 24,192 meals and 66 kids fed for a year.
July 22, 2023 (Saturday) – 3515 Metropolitan Ave, Dallas
12 volunteers from The Food Lounge came together at 3515 Metropolitan, Dallas to pack sandwiches and serve lunch bags to the homeless community. With Making It Count, in total they distributed 480 meals. We are so glad to be given this opportunity to help people in our community with fighting hunger!
July 19, 2023 (Wednesday) – FMSC, Richardson
On July 19, 2023, 11 students and 3 adults from The Food Lounge volunteered at Feed My Starving Children in Richardson, Texas. With a focused, dedicated attitude, they packed 34 boxes of food, equating to 7,344 meals. The entire group of volunteers at the session efficiently packed 148 boxes of food, providing 31,968 meals and feeding 87 kids for a year.These meals will be sent to Honduras, benefitting those in need!
July 15, 2023 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
On July 15, 2023, 17 student volunteers and 5 adult volunteers from The Food Lounge came together and volunteered at Feed My Starving Children in Richardson, Texas. Together, they packed 29 boxes of food, equaling to 6,264 meals. Volunteers of The Food Lounge and other volunteers at the session collectively packed 66 boxes of food, equating to 14,256 meals and 39 kids fed for a year. This broke the previous record for two tables packing, which was 60. Our volunteers were thrilled to break this record and help those in Peru!
July 15, 2023 (Saturday) – The Samaritan Inn, McKinney
Seven members of The Food Lounge packed 80 meals for the residents of the homeless shelter. They also donated 40 backpacks, USB flash drives, headphones, and 100 binders for the Back-to-School Drive at The Samaritan Inn. The volunteers were so grateful to have this opportunity to help those in need.
July 12, 2023 (Wednesday) – FMSC, Richardson
On July 12, 2023, these volunteers completed community service at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC). They helped pack a total of 23 boxes of food, equivalent to 4,968 meals for Peru. Together with volunteers from organizations, they packed a total of 18,360 MannaPack Rice meal bags in this session, enough to feed 50 kids in need for an entire year.
July 8, 2023 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
On July 8, 2023 completed community service at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC). They helped package food packs for children in need in Honduras. A total of 27 boxes, which is equivalent to 5832 meals, were packed by The Food Lounge in this session.
July 8, 2023 (Saturday) – 3515 Metropolitan Ave, Dallas
On July 8 , 2023 completed community service at 3515 Metropolitan Avenue, Dallas. Volunteers served 320 hot meals, made 200 snack bags and donated 250 backpacks to the homeless community. We appreciate all volunteers’ time and effort.
July 5, 2023 (Wednesday) – FMSC, Richardson
On July 5, 2023, these volunteers completed community service at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC). They helped pack a total of 34 boxes of food, equivalent to 7,344 meals. Together with volunteers from organizations, they packed a total of 22,248 MannaPack Rice meal bags in this session, enough to feed 60 kids in need for an entire year.
July 1, 2023 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
On July 1st, 2023, 16 student volunteers and 5 adult volunteers from The Food Lounge volunteered at the Feed My Starving Children organization. Displaying excellent collaboration, the Food Lounge volunteers packed a total of 27 boxes of food which is equivalent to 5,832 meals from this session. Alongside volunteers from other organizations, we packed a total of 14,256 MannaPack Rice meals which will be enough to feed 39 kids in El Salvador for an entire year. We appreciate all volunteers’ efforts to fight worldwide hunger and malnutrition
June 27, 2023 (Tuesday) – FMSC, Richardson
On June 27, 2023, 7 student volunteers and 4 adult volunteers from The Food Lounge volunteered at the Feed My Starving Children organization. With their enthusiasm and excellent teamwork, they packed a total of 20 boxes of food packs, equivalent to 4,320 meals, during this session. Along with 5 other teams, they managed to pack an impressive 123 boxes, containing 26,568 meals, able to feed 72 kids for a year. Our volunteers are so proud of their contribution to saving the kids from hunger.
June 24, 2023 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
On June 24, 2023, 14 students from The Food Lounge volunteered at Feed My Starving Children. They packed a total of 20 boxes, which is equivalent to 4,320 meals. These boxes will be sent to the Dominican Republic and given to people in need. Thank you to all of our parents and students that attended the event.
June 24, 2023 (Saturday) – 3515 Metropolitan Ave, Dallas
On June 24th, 2023, members of the Food Lounge collaborated along with Making It Count for the Donation to Homeless Event. Our volunteers served 320 hot meals, 150 snack bags, 150 bottles of water, 100 mini shampoo bottles, and 120 The Food Lounge T-shirts to Dallas Metropolitan local homeless individuals.
June 23, 2023 (Friday) – The Samaritan Inn, McKinney
On June 23, members of the Food Lounge served 150 residents with chicken fried rice, egg rolls, sauteed vegetables, fried chicken, and minced pork with rice. We appreciate their time and effort with this important need.
June 20, 2023 (Tuesday) – FMSC, Richardson
On June 20th, 11 student volunteers and 3 adult volunteers from The Food Lounge attended the event. During their time at FMSC, they displayed great teamwork and enthusiasm. They helped pack meals for children in need in Nicaragua. A total of 21 boxes of packs, equivalent to 4536 meals, were packed in the session.
June 18, 2023 (Sunday) – Love Field Inn, Dallas
On June 18, 2023, members of the Food Lounge completed community service at the Dallas Love Field Inn. Volunteers served 132 hot meals and made 132 snack bags with snacks, pastries, and bottled water to the homeless community.
June 17, 2023 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
On June 17, 2023, 13 student volunteers and 6 adult volunteers from The Food Lounge volunteered at the Feed My Starving Children organization. With their enthusiasm and excellent teamwork, they packed a total of 26 boxes of food packs, equivalent to 5,616 meals, during this session. Along with 3 other teams, they managed to pack an impressive 85 boxes, containing 18,360 meals, able to feed 50 kids for a year. Our volunteers are so proud of their contribution to saving the kids from hunger.
June 17, 2023 (Saturday) – The Samaritan Inn, McKinney
Eight members of The Food Lounge spent the afternoon on June 17th at the Samaritan Inn for our Bag Lunch Brigade Program, where we packed 82 meals for the residents of the homeless shelter. Each sack lunch contained snacks and a sandwich made by the volunteers. We are incredibly grateful to have this opportunity to volunteer at this amazing organization and give back to our community.
June 10, 2023 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
On June 10th, 12 student volunteers and 4 adult volunteers from The Food Lounge attended the event. During their time at FMSC, they displayed great teamwork and enthusiasm. They helped pack meals for children in need in Nicaragua. A total of 25 boxes of packs, equivalent to 5400 meals, were packed in the session.
June 10, 2023 (Saturday) – 3515 Metropolitan Ave, Dallas
On June 10th, 2023, at 3515 Metropolitan St., Dallas, the Food Lounge partnered with Making It Count in a homeless service event. Our volunteers were able to serve 320 hot meals, packed 200 snack bags with bottled water, and donated 200 T-shirts with the Food Lounge logo to the homeless individuals in the Metropolitan area. Special thanks to the Taste of Hope for the kind donation of hot dogs, bread, fresh fruits, and desserts. Thanks to all of The Food Lounge volunteers and their parents for their efforts to fight hunger.
June 6, 2023 (Tuesday) – FMSC, Richardson
On June 6, 2023, 6 student volunteers completed community service at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) on June 6th, 2023. They helped package food packs for children in need in Haiti. A total of 20 boxes, which is equivalent to 4320 meals, were packed in this session.
June 3, 2023 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
Sixteen members from The Food Lounge volunteered at the Feed My Starving Children organization. They helped package food packs for children in Nicaragua. A total of 24 boxes, which is equivalent to 5,184 meals, were packed by The Food Lounge during this session. Through the collective efforts of our volunteers, we are able to accomplish great results in hopes to relieve global hunger.
May 27, 2023 (Saturday) – 3515 Metropolitan Ave, Dallas
These students completed community service on May 27th , 2023 at S 2nd Ave, Dallas, along with the Making It Count for an event to help the homeless. Our volunteers cooked 200 hot meals and got sponsored from 3 different local restaurants. They made special fired rice, spring rolls, dumplings, some beans and vegetables. We greatly appreciate all our volunteers’ time and efforts!
May 20, 2023 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
On May 20th, 13 members of The Food Lounge attended this volunteer event. During their time at Feed My Starving Children, they displayed great teamwork and enthusiasm. Along with 4 other teams , they managed to pack an impressive total of 97 boxes, containing 20,952 meals. These meals are designed to provide essential nutrients and sustenance to feed the underprivileged kids in third-world countries.
May 20, 2023 (Saturday) – The Samaritan Inn, McKinney
Nine members of The Food Lounge spent the afternoon on May 20th at the Samaritan Inn for our Bag Lunch Brigade Program, where we packed 84 meals for the residents of the homeless shelter. Each sack lunch contained snacks and a sandwich made by the volunteers. We are incredibly grateful to have this opportunity to volunteer at this amazing organization and give back to our community.
May 13, 2023 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
Members of the Food Lounge completed community service at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC). They helped package food packs for children in need in Dominican Republic. A total of 21 boxes, which is equivalent to 756 meals, were packed by The Food Lounge in this session.
May 13, 2023 (Saturday) – 3515 Metropolitan Ave, Dallas
5/13 These students completed community service on May 13th , 2023 at S 2nd Ave, Dallas, along with the Making It Count for an event to help the homeless. Our volunteers shopped and delivered 160 bottles of water, and 160 bags of Cheez-it Snacks to the International Street Church. They made portable food packs with various individual snack items and served snack packs to those in need. A total of 160 snack packs with bottled water were packed in this section. We greatly appreciate all our volunteers’ time and efforts!
May 6, 2023 (Saturday) – 3515 Metropolitan Ave, Dallas
May 6, 2023 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
Fifteen members from The Food Lounge volunteered at the Feed My Starving Children organization. They helped package food packs for children in need in Haiti. A total of 50 boxes, which is equivalent to 10800 meals, were packed by The Food Lounge in this session. With the individual efforts of each volunteer, we collectively are able to achieve amazing results in the fight against hunger.
April 29, 2023 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
Eleven members from The Food Lounge volunteered at the Feed My Starving Children organization. They helped package food packs for children in need in Honduras. A total of 20 boxes, which is equivalent to 4,320 meals packs, were packed by The Food Lounge in this session. With the individual efforts of each volunteer, we collectively are able to achieve amazing results in the fight against hunger.
April 29, 2023 (Saturday) – 3515 Metropolitan Ave, Dallas
On April 29th, 2023 at S 2nd Ave, Dallas, along with the Making It Count for an event to help the homeless. Our volunteers shopped and delivered 160 bottles of water, 192 granola bars, 135 bags of Cheez-it Snacks, 8 packages of cookies, and more than 100 fresh bananas to the International Street Church. They unpacked big boxes, made portable food packs with various individual snack items, served snack packs to those in need. They not only made 135 snack packs but also helped the Make It Count to re-pack extra 120 snack packs with bottled water. A total of 255 snack packs with bottled water and 300 hot meals were packed in this section.
April 29, 2023 (Saturday) – The Samaritan Inn, McKinney
Eight members of The Food Lounge got together yesterday at The Samaritan Inn to make sandwiches for the shelter. We made 88 sandwiches in total for the people in need. We are so grateful to be given this opportunity to volunteer at an amazing organization.
April 22, 2023 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
Twelve members from The Food Lounge volunteered at the Feed My Starving Children organization. They helped package food packs for children in need in Peru. A total of 19 boxes, which is equivalent to 4,104 meals packs, were packed by The Food Lounge in this session. With the individual efforts of each volunteer, we collectively are able to achieve amazing results in the fight against hunger.
April 22, 2023 (Saturday) – 3515 Metropolitan Ave, Dallas
On April 22, members of the Food Lounge completed community service at 3515 Metropolitan Dallas Down Town. They packed and served food packs, and distributed 543 pieces of clothes donated by Food Lounge members for people in need. A total of 150 meal packs, were packed by The Food Lounge in this session.
April 15, 2023 (Saturday) – Lovepacs Food Pantry, Plano
On April 15, members of the Food Lounge completed community service at Lovepacs. Volunteers moved 100 boxes from Lovepacs Food Pantry Plano to Shepton High School.
April 9, 2023 (Sunday) – Love Field Inn, Dallas
This Easter Sunday, The Food Lounge, Caring Compassionate Hearts and Helping Hands, and Under my Umbrella distributed over 210 meals at the Dallas Love Field Inn. The Food Lounge prepared 120 Sandwich bags with a flavored drink mix, a water bottle and assorted snacks. Caring Compassionate Hearts and Helping Hands had more snacks, and a Large Grilled Chicken salad with dressing, an egg, and oyster crackers. Under my Umbrella provided clothes, hygiene products, and provided hot coffee and hot cocoa. In the spirit of Easter, plastic eggs were also handed out. Over 100 meals were packaged to give out to the homeless, and 7 food lounge volunteers helped with this event.
April 8, 2023 (Saturday) – 3515 Metropolitan Ave, Dallas
At the Dallas International Street Church, 9 volunteers came together to help serve 300 hot meals for the homeless community. We also made 250 snack bags filled with Easter themed desserts. We appreciate getting the opportunity to give back to the community while celebrating a major holiday.
April 1 (Saturday) – FMSC, Richardson
Sixteen members from The Food Lounge completed community service on April 1st, 2023, at the Feed My Starving Children organization.
March 25, 2023 (Saturday) – 3515 Metropolitan Ave, Dallas
We completed community service at Dallas International Street Church. Volunteers served 300 hot meals, made 105 sandwiches and donated bottles of water and snacks to the homeless community.
March 18, 2023 (Saturday) – The Samaritan Inn, McKinney
Ten members of The Food Lounge got together yesterday at The Samaritan Inn to make sandwiches for the shelter. We made 80 sandwiches in total for the people in need. We are so grateful to be given this opportunity to volunteer at an amazing organization.
March 18, 2023 (Saturday) – Feed My Starving Children, Richardson
Sixteen members from The Food Lounge completed community service on March 18th, 2023, at the Feed My Starving Children organization. They helped package food packs for children in El Salvador. Along with other volunteer organizations, the Food Lounge volunteers packed 23 boxes which contribute to the total of 85 boxes/18,360 MannaPack Rice meal bags in this session. This will be enough to feed 50 kids in El Salvador for an entire year. With the individual efforts of each volunteer, we collectively are able to achieve amazing results in the fight against hunger.
March 12, 2023 (Sunday) – Caring Compassionate Hearts & Helping Hands with The Food Lounge, Dallas
On March 12, 20223, members from the Food Lounge made over eighty sandwiches and packed them with fruit snacks, cheese, as well as a muffin, into individual bags. They brought them to Dallas Love Field Inn. Then, the Food Lounge volunteers joined with Caring Compassionate Hearts & Helping Hands, Inc. , and the Say My Name Project provided hamburgers and chopped brisket sandwiches, served onsite, freshly warm. Together, all 3 organizations served burgers, sandwiches, snacks and drinks to the
unprivileged community. We finally took the leftover bags to another homeless community where we finished distributing. We ended up serving 200 meals.
March 11, 2023 (Saturday) – Feed My Starving Children, Richardson
Members from The Food Lounge completed community service on March 11th, 2023, at the Feed My Starving Children organization. The volunteers helped package food packs for children in need.
March 11, 2023 (Saturday) – Dallas International Street Church
10 volunteers came together at the Church to make 300 Hot meals for the homeless community. We made 200 sandwiches and donated bottles of water and muffins. Volunteers were so grateful to be given this opportunity to help out people in need and see them get a nutritious meal.
March 4, 2023 (Saturday) – Feed My Starving Children, Richardson
Twelve members from The Food Lounge completed community service on March 4th, 2023, at the Feed My Starving Children organization. The volunteers helped package food packs for children in need in Central America, contributing to the total of 22,032 meals packed in this session.
February 25, 2023 (Saturday) – 3515 Metropolitan Ave, Dallas
Members of the Food Lounge completed community service on February 25th, 2023, along with Making It Count for Donation to Homeless Event. Volunteers donated 180 Goldfish mini bags and 152 bottles of water and packed 300 hot meals and snack bags for the event. They also received a donation of 358 dessert items and 90 Lunchables from the Taste of Hope. The collective delivered and distributed these items to people in need to Dallas International Church at 2706 Second Avenue. We appreciate all volunteers’ time and efforts. Also, a special thanks to the Taste of Hope for their generous donation of desserts and Lunchables.
February 18, 2023 (Saturday) – The Samaritan Inn, McKinney
On February 18, 2023, members of the Food Lounge completed community service at The Samaritan Inn. They made 86 sandwiches and lunch bags for our Bag Lunch Brigade program which provides sack lunches for the residents of our homeless shelter. We appreciate their time and effort with this important need.
February 18, 2023 (Wednesday) – Wash Day
Feb 18, members of the Food Lounge had another wash day!
February 11, 2023 (Wednesday) – Valentine’s Day Homeless Donation, Dallas
Completed community service on February 11th, 2023 along with Making It Count for a Homeless Event. They distributed clean clothes along with 372 cookies, 80 bags of chocolate covered pretzels , 280 bottles of water, 50 bottles of hand sanitizer, 293 Hot Meals and 50 backpacks for the event. They delivered these items to the International Street Church in Dallas, and packed these items to hand out to those in need. We appreciate their time and effort with this important endeavor.
February 8, 2023 (Wednesday) – Worship Wash Day, Dallas
Feb 8 Wednesday Worship Wash Day was a true Blessing, we were able to have a Valentines party❤️we served 127 meals . the great plates of Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, peas, and carrots, we had snack packs , water , cupcakes. Thank you for the students donated the Quarters!
January 28, 2023 (Saturday) – Caring Compassionate Hearts and Helping Hands with The Food Lounge, Dallas
On January 28, 2023, 15 members of The Food Lounge worked with Making It Count to distribute donated clothing and food to low-income families at the Dallas International Street Church. During the event, volunteers worked together to prepare food and package bags that provided basic necessities, including water and hygienic items. In total, 300 hot meals along with various clothing of different sizes, were provided to those in need. Additionally, volunteers contributed a total of $90 worth in quarters to supply the homeless people with money for their Wednesday Wash Day, in which they use the quarters to use the washing machines for their clothes. The Food Lounge always hopes to impact the community positively and will continue to do so in future events.
January 21, 2023 (Saturday) – The Samaritan Inn, McKinney
The Samaritan Inn is a comprehensive homeless care program. They support families, men and women who live there long-term as they work toward self-sufficiency and independence. Most of the residents reside at The Samaritan Inn for around six months, so their needs may be a little different than a traditional shelter. Today, ten members of the Food Lounge packaged 83 meals, which consisted of sandwiches, granola bars, chips, and water. The Food Lounge hope to give back to the community each time we engage in these events, and we always hope to provide a helping hand to those less fortunate.
January 14, 2023 (Saturday) – Caring Compassionate Hearts and Helping Hands with The Food Lounge, Dallas
For the first event of the new year, 14 members of the Food Lounge worked with Making it Count to distribute donated clothes, snacks, and hot food to the homeless. Everybody worked together to package and distribute snack bags and cups of hot chicken noodle soup to those in need. We ended up packaging nearly 200 bags of water, fruit, and snacks and around 200 cups of soup. At first, the line was quite cramped and unorganized, but after a while, we were able to delegate tasks to each of the 14 members in order to streamline the process via a quickly organized assembly line. The teamwork and energy of the team was impeccable and we were able to become much more efficient at packing the bags.
December 31, 2002 (Saturday) – Making it Count with The Food Lounge, Dallas
For this event, 23 members of The Food Lounge worked with Making it Count to distribute donated clothing and hot food to the homeless. Everybody worked together to sort clothing and pack bags filled with food for those in need. We ended up with more than 1000 clothing items donated. As this was the last event of the year, it’s important to reflect on the positive impact we are having on our local community and plan how we can expand our efforts in 2023.
December 26, 2022 (Monday) – Cooking and Serving for Irving Homeless Shelter, Irving
Recently, the DFW area has been experiencing a time of great cold, with temperatures below freezing and even snow falling on one day. The Christ Church Inclement Weather Shelter provides an emergency shelter for Irving homeless during times of weather extreme. On December 26th, 9 members of The Food Lounge went to the shelter to serve breakfast for the homeless coming to this shelter. Members brought in a total of 204 breakfast sandwiches and 120 bananas. 144 sandwiches were cooked in the morning and served to the people at the shelter. 60 uncooked sandwiches were donated to the local church where they would be used to help the homeless the next day. The Food Lounge strives to continue helping less fortunate people in the area and inspiring other people to do so as well.
December 17, 2022 (Saturday) – The Samaritan Inn, McKinney
The Samaritan Inn is a comprehensive homeless care program. They support families, men and women who live there long-term as they work toward self-sufficiency and independence. Most of the residents reside at The Samaritan Inn for around six months, so their needs may be a little different than a traditional shelter. Today, ten members of the Food Lounge packaged 86 meals, which consisted of sandwiches, granola bars, chips, and water. The Food Lounge hopes to give back to the community each time we engage in these events, and we always hope to provide a helping hand to those less fortunate.
December 17, 2022 (Saturday) – Christmas Plano Children’s Hospital, Plano
Following last year’s event, The Food Lounge once again organized a toy drive and donated food to Children’s Health. In total, over 50 members participated in this event and collected over $1000 worth of toys and donated 150 hot meals(courtesy of local restaurants) to the Children’s Health staff. The Food Lounge hopes to give back to the community each time we engage in these events, and we always hope to provide a helping hand to those less fortunate.
December 17, 2022 (Saturday) – Chris Howell Christmas Food and Toy Distribution, Dallas
The Chris Howell Foundation provides programs and services to vulnerable communities that target health, wellness, and financial literacy disparities. Today, 16 members of The Food Lounge helped to pack and distribute food for those in need, as well as to hand out toys. Food boxes consisted of canned fruits and vegetables and dried goods, such as rice, nuts, and pasta. In addition, Food Lounge members handed out fresh fruits and drinks. The Food Lounge hopes to give back to the community each time we engage in these events, and we always hope to provide a helping hand to those less fortunate.
December 11, 2002 (Sunday) – Irving Homeless Shelter
On December 11, 2022, 6 of our food lounge members provided Christmas lights and Christmas tree installations. The Christmas holiday season is a special time of year that is filled with the warmth of family, and memories. Warm decorative lighting and displays greatly enhance the special experience that comes from this joyous time. Our teenagers worked as designers, installers, and staff of Christmas Decoration to help the shelter create a magical warm holiday experience for the homeless. We spread the joy of the Christmas holiday to the homeless.
December 3, 2022 (Saturday) – Metropolitan Food Drive and Delivery
On December 3, 2022, 15 of our food lounge members, partnered with Making It Count and Caring Compassion, to serve the homeless hot meal, snacks, and drinks, and provide clothing in downtown Dallas. First, we helped set up clothing on tarps and blankets for the homeless to collect, then, we began to make snack bags filled with treats and water. After that, groups of members went to different stations. As we began to serve at our stations, some helped with the hot foods such as hot dogs, and passed out snack bags and cold water. In total, we served 300 hot meals, 300 bottles of water, and 300 snack bags to the local homeless. Together, we are making a positive impact in our community.
November 19, 2022 (Saturday) – The Samaritan Inn, Mckinney
On Saturday, November 19th, student volunteers from the Dallas Food Lounge participated in the Samaritan Inn’s Bag Lunch Brigade program. We helped create sack lunches containing a sandwich and snacks. The group was able to efficiently pack a total of 80 meals for the homeless community in Collin County.
November 19, 2022 (Saturday) – The Samaritan Inn, Mckinney
On Saturday, November 19th, student volunteers from the Dallas Food Lounge participated in the Samaritan Inn’s dinner serving program. We helped serving pizza dinner with various side dishes, fruits and desserts. The group was able to serve total of 100 people for the homeless community in Collin County.
November 19, 2022 (Saturday) – Caring Compassionate Hearts and Helping Hands with The Food Lounge, Dallas
On November 19, 2022, 12 Food Lounge members along with 10 volunteers from Cistercian Preparatory School spent two hours in downtown Dallas packing and distributing meals and blankets to the less fortunate.
In total, 180 hot meals with cookies and water and 100 blankets were distributed, and each volunteer displayed an excellent attitude and an admirable commitment to service. Thanks to the hard work of all the volunteers and the support from parents, more people could worry less about hunger or cold and instead focus more on the holidays.
November 12, 2022 (Saturday) – Caring Compassionate Hearts and Helping Hands with The Food Lounge, Dallas
On November 12, 2022, 37 Food Lounge members participated in packing and distributing items at a weekly community event helping the less fortunate at Deliverance Alley, Dallas.
-300 snack bags,
-320 bottles of water
-100 blankets,
-310 hot meals
October 22, 2022 (Saturday) – Lovepacs Food Pantry, Plano
October 15, 2002 (Saturday) – The Samartian Inn, McKienney
On Saturday, October 15th, student volunteers from the Dallas Food Lounge participated in the Samaritan Inn’s Bag Lunch Brigade program. We helped create sack lunches containing a sandwich and snacks. The group was able to efficiently pack a total of 80 meals for the homeless community in Collin County.
September 24, 2022 (Saturday) – Metropolitan Food Drive and Delivery
On September 24th,2022, 15 of our food lounge members, partnered with Caring Compassion, with maybe 30 in total from separate organizations, to serve the homeless food, drinks and provide clothing in downtown Dallas . First, we helped set up clothing on tarps and blankets for the homeless to collect, then, we began to make snack bags filled with treats and water. After that, groups of members went to different stations. As we began to serve at our stations, some helped with the hot foods such as hamburgers and hot dogs, some passed out snack bags and cold water, and others served ice cream, all to help the homeless.”
September 17, 2022 (Saturday) – The Samaritan Inn, McKinney
Our student volunteers decorated paper snack bags, and filled each bag with food supplies and snacks. We delivered 80 packed lunches to Samaritan Inn.
September 3, 2022 (Saturday) – TangoTab Charities, Plano
This was our first collaboration with TangoTab Charities Plano. Our student volunteers helped to make 800 sandwiches and pack chips and fruits for those in need in the greater community.
August 7, 2022 (Sunday) – Caring Compassionate Hearts and Helping Hands, Dallas
This was our first collaboration with Caring Compassionate Hearts and Helping Hands. Our volunteers packed 255 lunches and distributed them near J. Erik Jonsson Central Library in downtown Dallas.
August 2, 2022 (Tuesday), The Samaritan Inn, McKinney
Our student volunteers decorated paper snack bags, and filled each bag with food supplies and snacks. We delivered 80 packed lunches to Samaritan Inn.
July 25, 2002 (Monday) – Lovepacs PISD Back to School, Plano
Our team helped distribute backpacks and carry pre-packaged boxes of canned goods for the families at Lovepacs PISD Back-to-School event.
July 19, 2022 (Tuesday) – Lovepacs, Plano
Team Event! On July 19th, 14 members of The Food Lounge at the Lovepacs Plano Food Pantry dedicated a total of 43 service hours! They worked extremely diligently and helped organize a car full of instant ramen!
Lovepacs Plano is a nonprofit organization that engages communities to feed children with food insecurities as an expression of Love. By providing food through intricately designed boxes, this organization makes sure that not only are the children they serve able to get the food they need, but they also receive their very own box filled with warmth and love from members of The Food Lounge.
Today, members of the Food Lounge once again grouped together and prepared many foodstuffs and brought them to the Lovepacs Food Pantry to decorate and pack boxes for children that have food insecurities Through the efficient teamwork and the support of the magnificent Mrs. Ritu Gupta, we were able to efficiently fill 35 boxes to the rim! As the event’s organizer, I am very grateful for all the people that either donated money for the cause.
The road towards zero hunger begins with a single meal.
June 28, 2022 (Tuesday) – Lovepacs, Plano
Team Event! On June 28, 15 members of The Food Lounge at the Lovepacs Plano Food Pantry packed 25 boxes worth of food.
Lovepacs Plano is a nonprofit organization that engages communities to feed children with food insecurities as an expression of Love. By providing food through hand drawn boxes, this organization makes sure that not only are the children they serve able to get the food they need, but they also receive their very own box filled with warmth and love from members of The Food Lounge.
Today, members of the Food Lounge once again grouped together and prepared canned food/snacks that they brought to the Lovepacs Food Pantry to decorate and pack into boxes for children that have food insecurities. Through the efficient teamwork and the support of the magnificent Ms. Ritu Gupta, we were able to decorate and pack boxes ready for the people in need. Not a lot of people know that in West Plano, there are actually many kids who do not get dinner everyday and free school lunches are the only way they can get food. As the event’s organizer, I am very grateful for all the people that either donated money for the cause or volunteered.
May 28, 2022 (Saturday) – The Samaritan Inn, Dallas
On Saturday, May 28, the Dallas branch of the Food Lounge hosted an event at the Samaritan Inn. At this event, volunteers participated in the Samaritan Inn’s Bag Lunch Brigade program, packing 81 sandwiches and just as many bag lunches. This event was immensely beneficial to the homeless community in the DFW Metroplex, successfully serving those with food insecurity.
May 15, 2022 (Sunday) – Ledbetter Eagle Ford Community, Dallas
Team Event! On May 15th, 36 members of The Food Lounge participated in its largest event yet at the Colonial Tepeyac Apartments, dedicating a total of 96 service hours!
This event was a grand collaboration between the Food Lounge, the Dallas Police Department, and the Ledbetter Eagle Ford Community Organization (LEFCO), which prides itself on its swiftness to meet the needs of our families in Ledbetter Eagle Ford. Each month LEFCO and its partners help provide food and supplies to seniors and children in our neighborhood.
Members of the Food Lounge along with its collaborators prepared a total of 300 hot meals, 300 pantry bags, and bread, and brought them to the Ledbetter Neighborhood in order to feed the residents there. Through the group effort and the support of the wonderful Ledbetter Eagle Ford Community Organization staff, we were able to serve all the families currently residing in the neighborhood. As the event’s leader, I am very grateful for all the restaurants that sponsored our cause: The Bund, Bella Italia, 369BBQ, TianTian, and Meso Asia. Additionally, I am thankful for the people that donated money and food to this event.
The road towards zero hunger begins with a single meal.
May 14, 2022 (Saturday) – The Samaritan Inn, Dallas
On Saturday, May 14th, volunteers from the Dallas Food Lounge (a non-profit organization) dedicated 2 hours to make 83 sandwiches, and donated extra bread & meat at The Samaritan Inn. Participants took part in purchasing supplies, making, and packing lunch bags for the homeless community in Collin county.
April 24, 2022 (Sunday) – Lovepacs, Plano
Team Event! On April 24th, 22 members of The Food Lounge at the Lovepacs Plano Food Pantry dedicated a total of 51 service hours! Though this was the first collaboration with Lovepacs Plano, we reaped great results.
Lovepacs Plano is a nonprofit organization that engages communities to feed children with food insecurities as an expression of Love. By providing food through intricately designed boxes, this organization makes sure that not only are the children they serve able to get the food they need, but they also receive their very own box filled with warmth and love from members of The Food Lounge.
Today, members of the Food Lounge once again grouped together and prepared many foodstuffs and brought them to the Lovepacs Food Pantry to decorate and pack boxes for children that have food insecurities Through the efficient teamwork and the support of the magnificent Mrs. Mimi Conner, we were able to efficiently fill 10 boxes to the rim! As the event’s organizer, I am very grateful for all the people that donated money for the cause.
The road towards zero hunger begins with a single meal.
April 16, 2022 (Saturday) – The Samaritan Inn, Dallas
Team Event! On April 16th, 9 members of The Food Lounge pushed teamwork and aid to new heights at the Samaritan Inn dedicating a total of 23 service hours!
The Samaritan Inn is a comprehensive homeless program that helps willing people gain dignity and independence that is based in McKinney, Texas. By providing shelter, the inn makes sure that all its residents are able to find a safe place to stay throughout the night. By providing food, the inn keeps its residents energized so that they can focus on living.
Today, members of the Food Lounge once again prepared many foodstuffs and brought them to the Samaritan Inn to create sack lunches for the employed residents. Through the group effort and the support of the wonderful Samaritan Inn staff, we were able to efficiently complete 80 meals. As the event’s organizer, I am very grateful for all the people that either donated money or food for the cause.
The road towards zero hunger begins with a single meal.
March 19, 2022 (Saturday) – Lewisville Garden Work Day, Dallas
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
On Saturday, March 19, sixteen volunteers from The Food Lounge (a non-profit organization) dedicated 3 hours towards garden work at the Lewisville Community Garden, also known as Rich Lubke Community Organic Garden.
Everyone started their own assigned jobs, some pushing wheelbarrows full of dirt, and others weeding garden beds. Then the Volunteers cut weeds, laid down cardboard to prevent weeds, and re-mulched other garden beds, so that the garden could be primed for the growing season.
This community garden grows and supplies organic produce to the food pantry for Salvation Army, which they use to cook hot meals for hundreds of homeless citizens. Our volunteers hard work was greatly appreciated by the master gardener.
March 9, 2022 (Wednesday) – The Samaritan Inn, Dallas
This Wednesday, we went to Samaritan Inn and made sandwiches for the residents. We made 80 lunch bags for them.
February 19, 2022 (Saturday) – Lewisville Garden Work Day, Dallas
On Saturday, February 19, volunteers from the Dallas Food Lounge (a non-profit organization) dedicated 3 hours to garden work at the Lewisville Community Garden. Participants took part in weeding, paving, and more to assist the garden, which grows and supplies fresh produce to the Salvation Army. Every day, the food pantry at the Salvation Army cooks a hot meal for hundreds of homeless citizens, and the Lewisville Community Garden partners with the Salvation Army to lower the cost of the meals. Our volunteers worked diligently so that the garden would be primed for the growing season.
February 19, 2022 (Saturday) — Ledbetter Eagle Ford Community, Dallas
This Saturday, we worked with the amazing people over at Ledbetter Eagle Ford and carried out a food drive in South Dallas. With three teams, including 11 student volunteers, we picked up hot meals from Bella Italia, Ming’s Place, and Kitchen Master. After arriving at the food drive location, we unloaded the meals and were ready to distribute. At the end of the day, we distributed 300 meals, snacks, and drinks to those in need! A huge thank you to the leaders at the Ledbetter Community and everyone involved!
January 30, 2022 (Saturday) – The Samaritan Inn, Dallas
Time: 9:30AM
Delivered 84 lunch bags
January 4, 2022 – Feed My Starving Children, Richardson
Feed My Starving Children is a non profit organization dedicated to the efforts of eliminating starvation in children throughout the world. On Jan 4th 2022, 12 The Food Lounge Members, ages 11 to 16, along with 3 parent volunteers, participated in this fun packed yet eye-opening experience.
During the one and half hour session, the volunteers hand-packed rice, soy, drived vegetables and a nutritionally complete blend of vitamins and minerals into bags which are then sealed and boxed. With music, laughers and cheering on the packing floor, the volunteers didn’t notice how time has passed. In this session, they packed a total of 23 boxes, or 4,968 meals. These meals can feed 13 kids for an entire year in Honduras. It was an event made the volunteers feeling warm, and the young volunteers also gained a different perspective when they spend on their next meals.
December 18, 2021 (3pm-4pm) – Children Hospital, Plano
Books, Toys and Christmas meals donation
Children’s Medical Center Plano is a children’s hospital located in Plano, Texas. During this event, we brought books and toys for the kids and warm food for the staff. Some volunteers also made homemade cards for the kids that everybody signed. The restaurants that supplied food were Ai Sushi, Chill’D, TKS, and Bella Italia Ristorante. We are very thankful that we were able to help out kids in need during this holiday season. We also want to thank the staff for their hard work.
December 5 & 12, 2021 (3pm-5pm) Emily’s place and Hope’s Door, Plano
Emily’s Place and Hope’s Door, both located in Plano, Texas, are 2 organizations dedicated to providing support for women and children who have suffered from domestic violence. The facilities aim to supply domestic abuse victims with services, commodities, immediate shelter, and emergency hotlines for up to 90 days. Since its founding in 1985, Hope’s Door has assisted more than 18,000 individuals.
On Sunday, December 5 2021， 11 of our Food Lounge-Dallas Chapter members congregated to make cookie jars using flour, baking soda, salt, chocolate chips, brown sugar, and white sugar. The jars, containing instructions on how to make the cookies, are to be delivered to Emily’s Place and Hope’s Door on Saturday, December 11.
November 24, 2021 – Children Hospital, Plano
During COVID -19 we got together to support local restaurants by organizing group takeout orders. This helped the restaurants with ordering and staffing in advance, and a guaranteed revenue stream when most were shutdown for dine-in business. Over the past 18 months, we’ve ordered from 60+ restaurants, many multiple times. To show their appreciations to us and to the community, three of these restaurants EBESU Robata & Sushi, Bella Italia Ristorante, and Tian Tian Restaurant gave us about 250 meals this Thanksgiving at cost to donate to the doctors/nurses/staff at the Children’s Medical Center Plano.
November 23, 2021 – Emily’s Place, Plano
Emily’s Place provides long-term housing that is critical for helping domestic violence survivors permanently escape abuse. It is the “bridge” from a shelter, which typically allows women a safe place for 30 to 90 days, to independent living, free of the barriers preventing them from achieving self-sufficiency away from their abusers.
