We congratulate CHRISTUS Health as the Irving business with the greatest increase in the percentage of money and food donated during the Summer Squeeze, from March 1 through April 30. They donated 8,672 lbs, a 923% increase from 2015. We appreciate their help...
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PPAI Wins the Summer Squeeze Challenge
PPAI donated the most money and/or food to the Irving Cares between March 1 and April 30. During that period, PPAI employees contributed a record 10,154 pounds of food and more than $500 in cash. The food donation weighed 5,873 pounds more than last year’s donation,...
$50,000 Grant Shows Generosity of The Grainger Foundation
This donation was recommended by Sean Gardner, Steve Isam, Jody Stroup, and Jay Thomason, all Branch Network Managers of W.W. Grainger, Inc.’s, Dallas and Ft. Worth locations. Grainger has been part of the Dallas/Ft. Worth business community for more than 82 years as...
Are you working on the Summer Squeeze Challenge!
Summer is coming, which brings higher grocery bills for families when children are home from school. Food pantry requests increase, and donations can be slim during summer months. You can make a difference! Host a food drive to benefit Irving Cares in March or April...
Meet Susan Doyle!
Irving Cares Board Member, Susan Doyle, is Chief Operating Officer of Caton Consulting Group, P.C. She is engaged in insurance and management consulting for small businesses. She retired in early 2012 from Liberty Mutual Insurance after a 32 year career in the...
You May See a Boy Scout!
Support Scouting for Food This Weekend! This quote was made by a Scout at the Irving City Council meeting this month: "I am here today representing Boy Scout troops in Irving who will be collecting food items door-to-door to help feed the needy in our very own...
It’s a bright and lively Thursday morning!
Check out these 6th grade volunteers from Faustina Academy! They are bursting with energy, and helping our Irving neighbors in need!
It’s time for the Souper Bowl!
Former Cowboys wide receiver Drew Pearson introduces Coppell students Kim Tran, 17, and Skylar Guignon, 17, during a Souper Bowl of Caring pep rally Tuesday. Bob Booth - Special to the Star-TelegramSince 1990, young people have been collecting food & funds in the...
It was the first time, but it won’t be the last!
Moss Adams, LLP, a CPA and business consulting firm, came to Irving Cares for the first time to volunteer. They helped by filling orders in the food pantry, and were great "Assets," helping Irving residents in need. Moss Adams is a leader in assurance, tax,...
Timberlake Cabinetry Cleans Up in the Pantry
We had a great group from Timberlake Cabinetry volunteer today at Irving Cares. They filled food pantry orders, and restocked the shelves and warehouse. They hit the ground running, and were a big help getting us restocked after the hectic holiday season. Thanks,...