Posts by Rebekah Rodgers

At 5 Loaves Food Pantry, no two days are ever the same. While our goal remains constant—feeding the most vulnerable members of our community—the experience of fulfilling this mission varies with each day we open our doors. Describing it in words alone often falls short of capturing the full picture. Imagine being able to log…

Summer is in full swing and we are already thinking ahead to the 2024 School Year which can only mean one thing, it’s almost time for our annual Back 2 School Bash sponsored by the Wylie East Fork Rotary Club! We are so excited about this event that brings the entire community together, to serve…

A mom’s words to me “I have lost all hope and don’t know what to do”… Imagine living on the street with your four children and spouse, sleeping in a car until one day you were able to find a job working in fast food. Even though you both have a job now, all you…

LAPORTE, Ind., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — American Licorice Company (ALC) deepened their commitment to community on Giving Tuesday (Nov. 28), a national day for supporting nonprofit organizations. American Licorice has historically participated in Giving Tuesday by providing local nonprofit organizations with financial support. This year, they deepened their engagement through employee volunteerism. Since 2017, ALC has sponsored the…

Hot Texas summers are not always ideal growing conditions for local gardeners but that hasn’t stopped volunteers from maintaining a community garden for patrons of Sachse’s local food pantry. Sachse Lions Club member Melanie Houston, a volunteer at the 5 Loaves Food Pantry on-site garden, said it is doing very well this year. Spring vegetables…

Families who frequent 5 Loaves Food Pantry got some extra help last week with back-to-school supplies thanks to its inaugural Back 2 School Bash, sponsored by Methodist Richardson Medical Center. The event, held Sunday, July 23 at North Pointe Church of Christ in Sachse, served approximately 300 students courtesy of sponsor support and volunteers. By…

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|auto|1px|auto||” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] On a night of trying to figure out whodunnit, it was no mystery to those in attendance at the Sachse Chamber of Commerce Murder Mystery Awards Dinner who some of the highest achievers in the community were.…