Missions & Advocacy Update

February 2026

We hope you'll sign up for one of the many ways to learn, advocate and serve our neighbors listed below.

We love to hear how you or your Sunday School class are connecting with our mission partners, please let us know how you are serving at aadcox@wilshirebc.org and send a picture or two!

Special Events & Opportunities

Texas Primaries March 2026

Tips from Jeanne Spreier, Wilshire member & Volunteer Deputy Registrar

Feb 17: First day of early voting

March 3: Primary voting day 

In Dallas, Tarrant and Collin counties, on election day (March 3), you will be able to vote ONLY in your precinct. The "voting centers" will be shut down on election day. Collin County will continue with "hand marked" (fill in the bubble) ballots, which take longer to complete than the touch pad ballots used in the past. If you are in Collin County, allow extra time for that.

Texans do not register by party. You declare at the poll what party's ballot (Democrat or Republican) you want for the election. You do not need to request the same party ballot as in past years. However, if there is a runoff to primaries, you may vote only in the runoff of the party you voted in this year. (IE if you voted in a GOP primary in 2026, you will not be able to vote in a Dem primary runoff.) In the general election in November, you may vote for whoever you like, regardless of party.

If you request a mail-in ballot, follow the directions meticulously. Mail-in ballots have an especially high rate of rejection. In some Texas counties, it's up to 25% of mail-in ballots are rejected. More information here.

Bottom line: Vote early and in person, if you can. If you are voting by mail, vote the day you get your ballot in the mail. If possible, drive your mail-in ballot to your county election office. If you cannot do that, put your ballot in a mailbox at a post office, not in your home's mailbox. 

I'm happy to answer any questions you have.

 jspreier6808@att.net.

Jeanne Spreier

Poll Watchers Needed

Poll watchers are allowed to observe and report on irregularities in the conduct of any election, but may not interfere in the orderly conduct of an election. A watcher appointed under Chapter 33 of the Texas Election Code shall observe without obstructing the conduct of an election and call to the attention of an election officer any observed or suspected irregularity or violation of law in the conduct of the election.

Need a ride to the polls?

Car broke? Exhausted?

No transport?

Ride Share 2 Vote provides easy, safe rides for voters no matter the reason.

Important Information for Voting By Mail

Faithworks Conference Discount

Advocacy partner FaithWorks (formerly Fellowship

Southwest) will hold its Compassion and Justice Conference on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 20 and 21, in Austin.

Racial justice will be the focus, and speakers will include Malcolm Foley, Agustín Quiles and Robert P. Jones.

Wilshire members can use the code “FWChurch” to get 40% off the registration fee.

Learn more and register at faithworks.com.

Monday Morning Prayer Vigil

led by Dallas Area Faith Leaders

8:00 am-10:00 am weekly

Dallas ICE Headquarters

8101 N. Stemmons Frwy Dallas, TX 75247

Contact Abbey for more information.

Ongoing Opportunities with

Mission Partners

Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation

Success Center Mobile Food Truck with Catholic Charities

Next Date is Friday, February 20

4th Friday each month

7110 Holly Hill Dr. Dallas 75231

8:45 am-12:00 pm

Contact Charlie Estee for more information or to join the list. Please rsvp to Charlie by Tuesday of the week you will serve.

You do not have to serve every month.

In addition to the volunteer shifts linked below, voluteers are needed for consistent long-term shifts at the welcome center, guest services, and mailroom.

Opportunities Abound:

Thrift Store,

Administration

Neighbor Services including Food Pantry and Clothing Closet

Complete the application below to begin the process.

There are two ways to serve at Wilkinson Center-

on your own or with a group of Wilshire folks.

On Your Own

Use the link below to sign up anytime to assist in their Food Pantry.

Volunteers at the Food Pantry must be 16 years old to volunteer on their own and 12 years old to volunteer with an adult. Volunteers with the Pantry2Go mobile food truck must be at least 18 years to volunteer.

With Wilshire Folks

Wilshire member Cindy Estee is coordinating volunteers to serve as food pantry assistants on the third Tuesday of each month from noon to 3:45 p.m. Wilkinson’s food pantry serves all ages in all stages: kids, single moms, fathers trying to support their families and seniors on a fixed income. Assistants greet and help clients, restock shelves and pack food boxes.

Volunteers do not need to serve every month. If you are interested, contact Cindy at cesteedallas@aol.com. She will reach out monthly to confirm our team of four to six.

The food pantry is located at 3402 N. Buckner Blvd.

Stewpot Meal Service at the Bridge

Contact Wilshire member David Cossum to join our team of volunteers serving on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Serve as you are available.

Stewpot Update

The Stewpot is now operating the Food Pantry that was previously managed by CitySquare. This program requires substantial volunteer assistance from the community. 

The pantry is now located at 1610 S Malcolm X Building 350.

EMPOWERING THE MASSES

Volunteer to Feed a Family

Volunteers are welcome Fridays from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and Saturdays from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Volunteers serve neighbors in different ways:

Friday: Assembling, preparing, and packing 30 - 40 lb. emergency food bags to be distributed in the drive-thru pantry.

Saturday: Assisting with the drive-thru pantry operation as clients drive-up and stay in their cars. Staff and volunteers place pertinent information on the dashboard, which is recorded. Volunteers bring pre-packaged bags of groceries to the trunk of each car. For clients and volunteers’ protection, if the trunk is full or does not work, clients are directed to a location where they load their groceries.

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