 The Cutting Board
News from Our Daily Bread
October, 2012
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BY THE NUMBERS
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It takes an average of 25volunteers daily for ODB to run.
It takes an annual budget of over $400,000
(includes in-kind donations of food and supplies) for ODB to continue to operate. 
We thank you for your support. Your volunteer hours and continued in-kind and financial support are greatly appreciated.
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HELP TO STOCK OUR PANTRY
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It's time to start thinking about fall and end of year food drives to stock our pantries for the coming year. Anything you or your group/organization can do to help us stock up will be greatly appreciated. ITEMS ALWAYS NEEDED:
BBQ and Picante Sauces Canned Fruit & Vegetables Coffee Creamer, powdered Ground Coffee Chili Creamed Soups Evaporated Milk Fruit Juices Ham Hot Chocolate Hot Sauce Jell-O Kool-Aid Mayonnaise Refried Beans Sweet and Low Packets Tea Bags And, don't forget that we can always use frozen turkeys. Take advantage of the special offers for the Holidays and pick out one for ODB, too.  |
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HARVEST FOR THE HUNGRY
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Our Daily Bread annual fundraising campaign is still in progress. If you haven't yet contributed, please consider to do so now.
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS !!!
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Empty Bowls of Denton is a community ministry of Christ The Servant Lutheran Church, where people work in ecumenical-civic partnership with members of the Denton community to help support Our Daily Bread soup kitchen and the Denton Community Food Center, enabling them to feed nutritious meals to the hungry of Denton.
Christ the Servant Lutheran Church hosts this annual Empty Bowls Soup Luncheon and Silent Auction on Saturday, October 27, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, at Our Daily Bread soup kitchen, located at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.
Handcrafted clay ware and wooden bowls donated by local and regional fine artists, student artists, and the Golden Triangle Woodturners, as well as bowls designed by church members throughout the year, are offered at the luncheon.
Tickets are $15. All proceeds of this event are donated to Our Daily Bread soup kitchen and the Denton Community Food Center. To purchase tickets, call 840-387-1984, or they are available at the door.  PASTORS IN THE PATCH
A community event conducted by Trinity United Methodist Church to help raise awareness and donations of both foods and $'s for Denton food aid agencies. Special events and activities will be held October 18-21 with "The Pantry Dash-A Run against Hunger", a 5K run/1 mile walk held on October 27th.
Contact Jacquelyn Harper, 940-321-7975 or harpti@charter.net to volunteer to help or for more information about this event
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SPREADING THE WORD
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Our Daily Bread recently participated in a program at UNT providing students with information about service opportunities in the area. This was a very successful event, well received by the students, and gave us another opportunity to spread the word about ODB.
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OF NOTE
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Danny Meza, Eagle Scout candidate, has committed to a 3-part project, consisting of painting shelving in our storage building and storage closet. Danny will also spearhead a collection of much needed hygiene supplies. He'll be starting his project soon. ....Talking Of ScoutsGirl Scouts from several local area Troops have also recently assisted in the assembly of Snack-Packs and other projects. This is a wonderful opportunity to have your group or organization volunteering their time, as a unit, for a meaningful cause. Volunteers are always needed for various projects with Our Daily Bread. Having groups participate in programs for ODB is and ideal way to give of time, and talents to help those in need while reaping the resultant good feeling benefits of your efforts. Contact Volunteer Coordinator, pastorkatiek@aol.com. |
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COUNTDOWN TO 500,000
| Since we opened in June 2000, through September, 2012 we have served 482,959 meals to those in need. We will serve 500,000 within a few months.
Plan to celebrate with us when we reach that milestone.
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OUR DAILY BREAD,
a community soup kitchen...and so much more.
| Besides being a community soup kitchen that serves an average of 200, free, nutritious lunch meals Monday through Friday to the hungry and homeless in Denton and surrounding areas, Our Daily Bread also provides many other need-based services for our clients. These include:
- Weekend snack pack program for the homeless, includes summer and winter menus developed by the TWU Nutrition department, served 11,639 since 2010
- Hygiene items which are available as requested by clients, providing over 2,500 items per month
- Access to a "free" Farmer's Market enabling clients an opportunity to have fresh fruits and vegetables (Donated foods that cannot be used in meal preparation)
- Free bus passes for transportation to medical appointments and job interviews (including regional bus or train passes for Veterans and others who need to go to the Dallas VA Hospital, Parkland Hospital or to Fort Worth), distribute an average of 50 local and 4 Regional passes per month
- Financial assistance to help clients receive Texas Department of Public Safety Identification Cards
- Computer use for job searches and to keep in touch with family
- Free long distance and local telephone service for clients
- Referrals to other social service agencies, for medical care, prescriptions, clothing, housing assistance, utility assistance, etc.
- Mail Address service including receiving, sorting, and distribution of mail to clients-currently serving 265 homeless
- On-site Medical/Nursing services provided by a physician and registered nurses, who monitor blood pressure, give flu immunizations, provide diabetes counseling, and provide illness care, including prescriptions, available Monday and Wednesday from 12p-1:45p
- Application assistance for SNAP, CHIPS, Medicaid for Children, MHMR Connections and other programs as needed
- On-site representatives from various social services agencies, such as Catholic Charities, InterFaith, Health Services of North Texas, Catholic Charities VA Assistance
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BITS and PIECES
| Dillon and Connie Prendergast, frequent Tuesday kitchen prep volunteers, recently celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Congratulations.
Please note, while we appreciate everyone's generosity, because we are not properly equipped, we are unable to accept used clothing donations. We as well as our clients do, however, welcome donations of NEW socks, warm caps, mittens and gloves and warm scarves. Thank you.
We're still in need of Heavy Cotton Socks. Warm and dry feet mean so much on cold, damp and dreary days. Any style, any brand, any size will do....the only requirement is, they must be new.
Drop off at Our Daily Bread between 10:30 and 1:30 any weekday. Thank you.
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LIZ'S RECIPE CORNER
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Chicken Enchilada Soup 
1 lb. of chicken breast fillets (approx. 3 fillets)
˝ cup diced onions
1 clove garlic, pressed
4 cups chicken broth
1-cup masa harina (finely ground cornmeal)
3 cups water
1-cup enchilada sauce
16 ounces Velveeta cheese
1-teaspoon salt
1-teaspoon chili powder
˝ teaspoon cumin
GARNISH
Shredded cheddar cheese
Crumbled corn tortilla chips
Pico de gallo
- Add 1 teaspoon of oil to a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken breasts to pot and brown for 4-5 minutes per side. Set chicken aside.
- Add onions and garlic to pot and sauté over medium heat for about 2 minutes, or until onions begin to become translucent. Add chicken broth.
- Combine masa harina with 2 cups of water in a medium bowl and whisk until blended. Add masa mixture to pot with onions, garlic and broth.
- Add remaining water, enchilada sauce, cheese and spices to pot and bring mixture to a boil.
- Shred the chicken into small, bite-size pieces and add it to the pot. Reduce heat and simmer soup for 30-40 minutes or until thick.
- Serve soup in cups or bowls, and garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled corn tortilla chips, and pico de gallo.
Makes 12 servings
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SCHEDULED EVENTS
| A calendar of scheduled events, activities and important dates to remember for: participation, volunteering, to support financially and also to create awareness of Our Daily Bread.
For more information about any of these events contact: leslie@sontx.org.
- Dec. 9, 2012 Client Holiday Celebration. St. Andrew Assembly Hall 12:00 noon
- Annual event. Volunteers may be needed, will advise.
- Feb. 9, 2013 Hoops for the Hungry. Denton High Gym 5:00pm
- Hungry Dunkers vs. Harlem Ambassadors
- Sponsors, donations, volunteers and spectators needed.
- Feb.(TBD), 2013 Countdown to 500,000 Meals Served.
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300 West Oak Street, Suite 100
Denton, Texas 76201
(Located in St. Andrew Presbyterian Church)
Executive Director, Millie Bell, (940) 765-7607
Our Daily Bread operates under the umbrella federal tax exemption
status of St. Andrew Presbyterian church, a 501 (c) 3.
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