"Only 20% of charities have received at least 2 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that Irving Cares outperforms most other charities in America. This “exceptional” designation from Charity Navigator differentiates Irving Cares from its peers and demonstrates...
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Generous Grainger Foundation Gift
The Grainger Foundation, an independent, private foundation based in Lake Forest, Illinois, has donated $25,000 to Irving Cares in support of the food pantry to provide Irving residents with temporary assistance. “This grant will allow us to offer nutritious groceries...
Raising a Healthy Family on One Income
A young family with 2-year old twins comes to the food pantry to help make ends meet. Thanks to our partnership with the North Texas Food Bank we give out fresh fruit and vegetables in addition to meat, milk, eggs, bakery items and canned groceries. Here's what they...
“Twenty-five years ago…
a friend of Irving Cares hosted a barbeque fundraiser in his back yard. The event was called Christmas in July. Everyone pitched in carrying tables, setting up chairs, cooking food. Proceeds topped $10,000. We’ve come a long way since then! The 25th anniversary of The...
Today! Happy Hour for a Cause – Silpada Jewelry Party
Join us today from 5:30-8 pm at Mattito's Mexican Restaurant, or you can purchase online. This happy hour features the beautiful new jewelry and accessories from the Fall 2015 catalog. Silpada not only offers great style and qualify but also a lifetime guarantee....
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Kyle Installed on Rotary Board of Directors
Everyone at Irving Cares strives to be active in the community so we're proud to see Volunteer Coordinator, Kyle Taylor, on the Rotary Board of Directors. The Irving-Las Colinas Rotary Club recently installed its new officers for 2015-16. They are Bobby Haas, Bill...
Link Your Kroger Plus Card to Irving Cares on August 1
August 1, 2015 is the first day you can relink your Kroger Plus Card for the 2015/2016 program to continue supporting Irving Cares. When you use your Kroger Plus Card, Irving Cares earns a portion of a $1 million donation made annually by Kroger. Register online at...
Christmas Came Early Thanks to Hoblitzelle Foundation & David Weekley Homes
The new refrigerators arrived this morning! We'll use them to store fruit and veggies, bakery items and eggs. Kyle Taylor said, "This will allow us to expand amounts and types of dairy products, and maintain better quality fresh fruits and vegetables that come from...
Irving Women’s Network Tour & Food Drive – A Great Success!
The IWN and their guests met today to learn about Irving Cares, and since they are community-minded, caring people, we learned a lot from them too! They also brought in a generous donation of food and funds. A food order to feed a family of 4 for a week contains 10...