 The Cutting Board
News from Our Daily Bread
November, 2012
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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.
To donate,
Click on "Make a Donation".
Your support will be appreciated. |
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HOOPS FOR THE HUNGRY
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 Mark your calendars for February 9th 2013. That's the day that Our Daily Bread's famed basketball team, The Hungry Dunkers meet The Harlem Ambassadors in a rematch. According to reports, the last meeting of these teams was rumored to have been extremely unfair due to some of their players dribbling too much, running too fast and making too many baskets. We understand, too, that improper time keeping took place during the event. The only comments we can get from the Dunkers coaches and managers is, "We'll get 'em next time, y'all hear!" ...and that opportunity is around the corner.See your friends, neighbors and civic leaders match their basketball skills and wits against the internationally acclaimed team, The Harlem Ambassadors. Come see and enjoy high flying slam dunks, dazzling ball handling, tricks and hilarious comedy routines. This special event, Hoops for the Hungry, promises to be an evening of family fun and is an opportunity to raise needed funds to support Our Daily Bread. The contest is being held at Denton High School Gym, at 5:00 pm, on Saturday, February 9, 2013. Tickets are now available for $10.00 with no charge for children 5 or under and can be purchased from Katie at the Our Daily Bread Program Coordinator Desk Mon-Friday, 10:00 -1:30. Tickets are also available on-line at ourdailybreaddenton.org (click on donations) for credit card purchase and will call pick-up. All advisory board members of Our Daily Bread also have tickets available for cash purchase.  
The last meeting of these teams was a fun filled event for all, players and audience.
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EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT STARTED
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Eagle Scout candidate Danny Meza, along with a group of his friends is spearheading a 3-part project, consisting of painting and repairing shelving in our storage building and storage closet as well as leading a collection effort for much needed hygiene supplies for distribution to ODB clients.
Our thanks to Danny and all who are assisting on this project
Danny Meza, pictured below in the red shirt, his father and other volunteers.
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LIZ'S RECIPE CORNER
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BEEFY RICE BAKE
10 - 12 SERVINGS
White and wild rice combine for an economical entrée.
Great for potluck, Sunday night supper or an
after game gathering.
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 cup uncooked wild rice
2 pounds lean ground beef
½ cup butter or margarine
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced (6 cups)
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
¼ cup soy sauce
½ cup water
1 (8-ounce) carton dairy sour cream
1 (10 ¾-ounce) can cream of celery soup
1-teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 (2 ½-ounce) package slivered almonds
Snipped parsley
Cook white rice following package directions for 10 minutes only; drain. Cook wild rice following basic method; drain. Brown ground beef, set aside. Melt butter in skillet; sauté mushrooms, celery and onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Combine soy sauce, water, sour cream, soup, salt and pepper in large bowl. Stir in rice, ground beef, mushrooms, celery, onion, water chestnuts and half of the almonds. Pour mixture into greased 3-quart casserole; sprinkle with reaming almonds. Refrigerate up to 4 hours. Bake covered in a 350-degree oven 45 minutes; uncover, and bake until heated through, about 15 to 20 minutes longer. Garnish with snipped parsley.
BASIC COOKING METHOD for WILD RICE
1-cup wild rice to 4 cups water and a teaspoon of salt
Rinse wild rice under running water using a strainer or in a large bowl of water; drain. Bring wild rice, water and salt to boiling in heavy saucepan, reduce heat and simmer covered, until kernels open and are tender but not mushy, 45 to 55 minutes. Drain.
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SCHEDULED EVENTS
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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. 13, 2012 Client Holiday Celebration. St. Andrew Assembly Hall 12:00 noon
- Annual Holiday event. Volunteers needed.
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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BY THE NUMBERS
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In October there were 1897 hours volunteered by 160 different people over 608 different shifts. Thank you all for your generous service to ODB.
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 COUNTDOWN TO 500,000
| Since we opened in June 2000, through October, 2012 we have served 486,321 meals to those in need. We will hit 500,000 within a few months.
Plan to celebrate with us when reaching that milestone.
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HELP WANTED
| Point in Time Count for Denton County. This is a one day event on January 24, 2013. Teams will be going to known sites to help us count those considered homeless. At this time we are gathering names in order to begin sending information and training days. This is a big project and will last all day, we will have shifts available. Please email ourdailybeaddenton@gmail.com to sign up and for more information.
Christmas Cheer. We are still searching for a few people to bring a festive feel to our Christmas Celebration on Dec. 13th. If you or someone you know is interested, please email: ourdailybreaddenton@gmail.com.
Newsletter Editor. We are looking for a volunteer to edit, produce and distribute Our Daily Bread Newsletter, "The Cutting Board". This is an opportunity to gain newsletter editing and electronic distribution experience. For more information contact Jim at jgj2@verizon.net.
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Thanksgiving Birds (or Hams) on the loose?
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Don't forget that Our Daily Bread
can always use frozen turkeys (or Hams).
Take advantage of the special offers
for the Holidays and
pick one up for ODB, too.
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OUR DAILY BREAD CHRISTMAS BOXES
| The holidays will be here soon and everyone, especially our clients, appreciates receiving gifts in the spirit of the season. You can be part of this outreach effort by filling a shoe box with inexpensive necessity items that might brighten someone's life this Christmas. This is a great project for individuals, families, churches, schools, scout groups and civic organizations.
These boxes will be distributed at the Our Daily Bread annual client Christmas celebration.
Use empty shoe boxes (at least 6" x 12") or Christmas theme photo boxes. Boxes should have a separate bottom and lid. Wrap the lid and box separately with wrapping paper. No plastic or boot boxes, please.
Fill the box with a variety of small, inexpensive gifts.
- Use the suggested gift ideas listed below. ADULT, UNISEX items only. Black-out or remove the bar code on each item.
- You may wish to enclose a holiday card or note from you, your family, or group (optional). Please do not include addresses or phone numbers. Place your note inside the box.
- Deliver boxes no later than Friday, November 30th between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday to: Solutions of North Texas, 2216 Bolivar St., Denton, TX 76201
Gift Box Suggestions: (Adult, Unisex Items Only) Knit hat, knit gloves or mittens, tube socks plastic poncho, small umbrella  bar soap, travel size deodorant, shampoo, body wash small flashlight, batteries (AA or AAA) toothpaste, toothbrush chapstick, throat lozenges pens; pencils, small notepads hard candy or gum, travel size tissue Please do not include used or damaged items, knives or sharp items, perishable food, liquids, medications or vitamins, breakable items or glass containers, aerosol cans, money or gift cards. Boxes will be distributed by Our Daily Bread during the client Christmas celebration. |
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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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