45,000 POUNDS OF FOOD DELIVERED TO CARROLLTON AND FRISCO PANTRIES
CARROLLTON, Texas — More than 45,000 pounds of shelf-stable food and household essentials were delivered by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to two North Texas food pantries, helping to address the growing hunger needs across the region.
The truck’s contents—including peanut butter, pancake mix, rice, pasta, spaghetti sauce, applesauce, diced tomatoes, non-fat dry milk, and hot cocoa—were split between Metrocrest Services in Carrollton and Frisco Family Services in Frisco, with each organization receiving about 700 cases of food and supplies to distribute to families in need.
Support for Families in Carrollton
“More than 22,000 pounds of high-quality nutritious food went straight onto our pantry shelves, meeting a critical need for the families we serve. With demand at an all-time high, our pantry now serves more than 1,400–1,500 families every week,” said Casen McMahan, Director of Nutrition Programs at Metrocrest Services.
“When neighbors come to the pantry, they’re met with healthy food offered with dignity and respect, and from there we connect them to programs like financial coaching, workforce development, and senior services that strengthen families and build long-term stability,” McMahan added.
“With the demand we’re seeing right now, this support helped us not just keep food on the table for our neighbors, but also give them a path forward. We’re grateful to have partners who care about both the urgent needs of today and the long-term health of our community,” McMahan said.
Meeting Needs in Frisco
“Today’s food donation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints came at pivotal timing, when summer demand left our shelves running low,” said Clairissa Burton, Director of Client Services at Frisco Family Services.
“This food donation also allowed us to offer relief to families as they prepare for the holiday months,” Burton added.
“Many think there’s no hunger in Frisco, and we see a need every day. Without our faith-based programs, we couldn’t do some of our client programs to help those struggling in Frisco.”
Burton noted that the hardest-hit clients often face short-term unemployment of three to six months and have depleted their savings or retirement. “Helping them with food gives them hope,” she said.
“This donation from the Church allowed us to refill shelves and fill the gaps so that a client could get a full shopping list. They didn’t have to get spaghetti without the sauce,” said Desiree Thomas, Market Manager at Frisco Family Services.
“My daily prayer is to ask God not to let our shelves go bare, and God continually answers,” Thomas said.
Frisco Family Services received the donation at a critical moment, as their shelves were depleted after the summer months. Over the past year, they provided more than 724,000 meals to neighbors in crisis.
Why It Matters: Growing Hunger in North Texas
Hunger in the DFW metro area is on the rise. In 2025, about 1.3 million people across the region were food insecure — a 12% increase over the previous year. The Dallas–Fort Worth area now ranks third in the nation for populations experiencing food insecurity, behind only New York City and Los Angeles.
A Shared Mission of Service
“Frisco Family Services has been a blessing to the community for many years. It has been our privilege to partner with them to provide support at different times and in different ways,” said Kris Katseanas, President of the Frisco Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
“An anchor element of our faith in Jesus Christ is to follow His invitation to love and serve everyone. We are grateful for all they do and for their example of charity and virtue,” Katseanas added.
How to Help
Community members can support the ongoing needs of both food banks—especially as the holiday season approaches—by visiting their websites or volunteering through JustServe.org.
About Metrocrest Services
Metrocrest Services provides hope and stability to individuals, families, and seniors in Carrollton, Coppell, Farmers Branch, Addison, and parts of Dallas in Denton County. Programs include a client-choice food pantry, housing stability assistance, workforce development, financial education, senior services, and seasonal programs. In 2024, Metrocrest distributed more than 5 million pounds of food and served an average of 1,500 families each week. For more information, visit www.metrocrestservices.org
About Frisco Family Services
Frisco Family Services has served neighbors in crisis for over 30 years by providing food, housing and utility assistance, adult life skills education, and other essential services. The organization operates Frisco’s only community food pantry, which provided more than 724,000 meals in 2024. Seasonal programs, including summer hunger relief, Thanksgiving meal boxes, and holiday support, bring additional help to families in need. Learn more at www.friscofamilyservices.org