Thank Yous, Food Needs, and Events in the New Year

January 2022

Cheers to a successful - and LARGE - Christmas delivery!

The efforts of dozens of volunteers and hundreds of donors meant we were able to deliver an incredible

1,105 boxes to children and families in need across 20 campuses. Bravo!

Donations Poured In

Thanks to several factors - our partnership with the North Texas Food Bank, an increase in food and monetary donations from community members, several food drives run by local businesses, and general increased awareness about what we do - we were able to increase the number of students we serve every month in the Fall semester of 2021. We began with about 450 students eligible to receive packs in September and increased to 675 by winter break. We look forward to carrying that momentum through the spring semester!

Volunteers Stepped Up

Last semester we welcomed more than 400 total volunteers into the pantry to help us clean, stock shelves, inventory, purchase food, pack, and deliver. We had individuals, families, work groups, local businesses, religious groups, and YMSL members regularly. We also want to say a special thank you again to Go Pro Moving Company for volunteering their truck, skill, and time to help us deliver winter break packs smoothly and efficiently.

Get involved! Email us at [email protected] for more info on how you can help us #feedkidsinneed!

Volunteer With Us

Here are upcoming packs we need your help with.

February 12, 10a - 12p

February 13, 2p - 4p

Click below to sign up!

Donate Food

Target Wishlist

Walmart Wishlist

Amazon Wishlist

Donate Money

Monetary donations can be made safely online by clicking below.

Donate Here

**Send checks to

Lovepacs Denton

c/o Nicol Fuller

1218 Ridgecrest Circle

Denton, TX 76205

Direct Ship

You can have food donations shipped or delivered directly to us at

1017 Edinburg Lane

Denton, Texas 76209

**See the bottom of this newsletter for a list of all donation drop boxes in Denton and surrounding areas.**

Spotlight: Upcoming Opportunities, Partnerships, and Events

Monthly Giving Pledge

In celebration of 10 years since Lovepacs' first chapter was founded, we're asking all of our supporters to consider a monthly donation through our online portal.

Become a sustaining member today!

Donation Portal

Denton Main Street Association

Cocoa Crawl and Food Drive

Join us January 15th from 11am to 2pm for a cozy Cocoa Crawl through downtown businesses, in conjunction with the Story Trot by the Denton Public Libraries.

Become a Delivery Helper

We are in need of individuals or groups who are able to deliver packs to schools on weekdays, particularly Monday or Tuesday mornings. Send us your questions or sign up by emailing us.

[email protected]

Upcoming Volunteer Dates

Signups for February packs are located at the top of this newsletter.

You can also join us for later packs, snack packs, and inventory days by searching our email address on signupgenius.com or check out our facebook and instagram pages.

WE NEED NOTES!!!

One of the best parts about receiving a Lovepac is the notes that come inside. Nothing tells a child you care more than taking a moment to say "you are loved" "you're awesome!" or "have a fantastic break!"

Please consider making cards or notes for the 650 students we serve, and drop them at any of the locations below.

*Please no overtly religious messages.

Jokes are very welcome, as long as they're elementary-aged student appropriate.

Please do not include names.

Drop Sites

Thank you for supporting and volunteering with us, Denton.

We appreciate you!

-- The Lovepacs Denton Team

www.Lovepacs.org/Denton

[email protected]

940-222-5859