Celebration of Life

Her Legacy Continues.

My mother, Ms. Minnie would have celebrated her 75th birthday today.

As I reflect over the past year, my soul is at peace knowing how our team and this community rose up in the face of adversity to honor her legacy and provide almost FIVE MILLION meals to families in our community this year alone.

It has been a challenging year. We have looked into the eyes of mothers, fathers, teachers and others who we see need hope. I remember my mother saying the word HOPE means "Having Only Positive Emotions".

When we provide a healthy meal to a family in need, we make it our goal to ensure that the people we serve know that we care. Ms. Minnie's heart continues to beat at Minnie's Food Pantry everyday because of your support. I am filled with everlasting gratitude for you and your love for our community and those in need.

Rest Well Mother,

Your Daughter

Cheryl Jackson

With over 15 Million Meals distributed since inception, we need your help to continue providing for those in most need. Help us celebrate Ms. Minnie's Birthday and consider making a donation in her memory. Every dollar donated=3 meals and every dollar makes a difference!

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Although she’s gone, the mission lives on.

Minnie’s Food Pantry was named after Dr. Minnie Hawthorne-Ewing (1945-2015). As the daughter of Helen Allen, she was taught how to serve others at a young age. Ms. Minnie spent her life building a foundation of giving that continues on in her seven children and everyone she came in contact with throughout her lifetime and her spirit and legacy continue to live on within the walls of this facility!

The City of Plano lost a jewel and a legend. She was a bold, visionary who infused Minnie’s Food Pantry and the thousands of families served here with her message of hope, love and her warm embrace. Her strong faith and her passion for life was an inspiration to all who met her. She was a force of love, beacon of light and ambassador of hope who commanded us to give our best and be our best, all in love for one another.

Her legacy of teaching dignity, respect and integrity for others will impact many generations to come. In her final message she said “I love God and I love his people.” Our commitment is to show the love she had for people every day and show compassion to everyone who visits this beautiful place called Minnie’s Food Pantry.

Although she’s gone, the mission lives on. Her heart will beat here forever.

Memorial plaque generously donated by Cawley Partners. We would love for you to stop by and see it in person at

661 18th Street, Plano, TX 75074.

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