GoodLifeFamilyMag.com SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2018 43 well as through direct programming.” The organization is confident their new facilities in Plano will help them to do what they’re so good at even better. “Our vision is to create a hunger-free, healthy North Texas and we know that in order to do this, we must have the support of the North Texas community. In order to deepen our roots with supporters, we have moved our distribution and volunteer operations to our newly constructed Perot Family Campus in Plano. Doing this will allow for the many corporations in the area to spend time volunteering with us, and it will also open doors to new supporters in the region.” The new warehouse is over 230,000 square feet, and there will be space for a community learning garden and even party rental packages available. The city of Plano has long been a supporter of the NTFB. ”We’re fortunate to have supporters who are championing our mission on a daily basis, including Mayor Harry LaRosiliere and members of the Plano City Council who are creating a grassroots movement in support of the NTFB,” Erica shares. This is the 5th year of the Plano Peanut Butter Drive with a goal of collecting 50,000 pounds of peanut butter. Collection sites around the city will be available during the month of September. Mayor LaRosiliere says, “Helping those less fortunate than us defines who we are as a community. This peanut butter drive provides an opportunity to come together for a common cause and create awareness on the need to feed our vulnerable families.” Ultimately, everyone can be part of the NTFB. Whether you donate food, funds, personal time to help at your local agency, or just donate your voice as an advocate for NTFB – sharing the need and their mission – you can make a difference. After all, everyone deserves to know where their next meal will come from. Supporters are invited to come to NTFB’s new facilities on September 16 for a grand opening event! This will feature food trucks, family fun and tours of the space. FREE tickets are available at ntfb.org/grandopening. For more information on the Plano Peanut Butter Drive including collection sites visit www.ntfb.org/planokids or at www.plano.gov. Right now there are more than 800,000 people (in North Texas) who are food in-secure – meaning they don’t always know where their next healthy meal will come from. “Helping those less fortunate than us defines who we are as a community,” says Plano’s Mayor Harry LaRosiliere shown here with volunteers at his annual peanut butter drive.