POVERTY THE NEW ROOM/FEED LAKE HIGHLANDS

SERVES: Some 7,000 low-income residents of the Skillman-Royal area

The New Room, home of Feed Lake Highlands’ food distribution (as well as after-school programs and weekly worship services), is a satellite of Lake Highlands United Methodist Church. During the Feed Lake Highlands food-delivery days — a collaboration with the North Texas Food Bank and Crossroads Community Services volunteers can be found washing plates, stacking supplies or unclogging the toilet — whatever needs doing in the oldish building in the Whitehurst shopping center. Feed

Lake Highlands runs smoothly, and recipients of the food seldom have to endure long lines or major inconveniences, but it doesn’t happen without dedicated volunteers.

VOLUNTEER:

Help with young students after school, tutor, bring snacks, help with food pick-up and delivery, and organize clothing donations.

GIVE:

Donate non-perishable snacks or gently used clothing (preferred drop-off is the third Wednesday of the month) at the New Room. Donate through the website.

CONTACTS: Jill Goad, executive director, jgoad@lhumc.org

10061 Whitehurst (near Skillman) 214.348.6600 feedlakehighlands.com