"And, they're off..." Exciting thoroughbred racing in the 2016 season! Choose a Thursday, Friday or Saturday night from April - July 2016. Appetizers, beer and wine are included! Come place your bid in the Live Auction at The Great Harvest this Friday, Sept. 25, at...
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Yahoo! It’s a barbeque, like the 1st Great Harvest
A fun and delicious event for 25; it's a complete barbeque brisket & sausage dinner grilled by the Elks Lodge #2334 in memory of Mr. Gerald Stavely. The 1st Great Harvest took place in his backyard 25 years ago. This year it's hosted in the backyard of Susan Doyle...
We say “Thank You”
Celebrate the passion that's helped thousands of Irving families in need. Without them, Irving Cares wouldn't be what it is today. Without them, The Great Harvest wouldn't be the event that raised more than $2 million for rent, food, information & referral, and...
Your Stylish Dinner Party for Eight
In Café on the Green at the Four Seasons, Chef Christof Syre will prepare a 3-course dinner for 8 in a private dining room. This dinner includes wine pairings. Come bid on this live auction item at The Great Harvest on Sept. 25th!
What? Did you say Whataburger?
Yes, it's true! Whataburger is donating 52 coupons for free burgers that won't expire until December 2016! Use them however you want... take the team out after the game, or eat a burger once a week for a year. It's your choice, but you have to be at The Great Harvest...
Diamond Pendant Featured in Live Auction
Feast your eyes on this 14 Karat white gold sparkling fine white diamond pendant! Contemporary design with a total weight of over 1.00 carats and suspended on a diamond-cut chain. Designed and created by Lucinda & Jim Rogers, owners of Gold N Carats Custom...
Get Up and Give!
It's North Texas Giving Day! #NTXGivingDay From 6 am to midnight, you give $25 or more, and we receive extra bonus funds! Click here to make your donation now! Your support helps the Irving community: 83 cents of every dollar donated to Irving Cares goes toward...
Charity Navigator Awards Another 4 Star Rating to Irving Cares
"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...
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...