15th Anniversary of Serving and..... 

600,000th Meal Served

We hope you made it to the lunch-time celebration. We had a ball.

Spontaneous conga line!

In addition to Mayor Pro Tem Dalton Gregory and Pastor Lisa Patterson of Saint Andrew Presbyterian, we had... Elvis, yes, THE Elvis!

The generosity of Tarrant Area Food Bank, Walmart, and Target provided a raffle for our clients. Items in the raffle included fans and vaporizers.

Millie Leaves Some Rare Shoes to Fill

How do we summarize the legacy that Millie leaves?

Millie embodies the qualities which bring esteem and strength to our ODB community. 

She's efficient, great with details, and respects people. Her wealth of knowledge has been a perfect fit for ODB.   

Millie is never too consumed in other matters to immediately and graciously address anyone's concern.

And.....we love her sparkling smile and demeanor.

Millie leaves some very large shoes for ODB to fill. 

One of Millie's most admirable qualities is that she always seems to find the time to speak with anyone seeking her ear.  Time and time again ODB clients queue up, seeking a moment with her.  She handles it all with grace, a smile, and a kind word. 

Yes, that's some awfully big shoes to fill!

Computer Upgrades

Mark and Lois Hendricks of Denton generously donated items that make a difference every day to our clients and staff. First, they donated a desktop computer to our clients.

Having access to a third computer means that more clients can:

• stay in touch with family and friends
• find housing
• submit applications for assistance at other agencies
• apply for jobs
• send out resumes

The Hendricks also donated a laptop for staff to use on a daily basis.  

We are very grateful for these generous donations  

that make a difference each day for our clients.

Beignets are as much a part of our culture as good jazz and serious hurricanes. Beignet comes from the French word for fritter. It's a yeasty, deep-fried type of doughnut, usually served with powdered sugar.

Servings: 6

Blueberry Sauce 

2 pints fresh blueberries 

3/4 cup granulated sugar, approximately 

1 cup water 

Beignet batter: 

3 cups all-purpose flour 

2 tablespoons baking powder 

1 teaspoon kosher salt 

1/2 cup granulated sugar 

1 cup water 

1 cup milk 

1 medium egg, beaten 

For cooking and serving: 

2 1/2 quarts vegetable oil, for frying 

1/3 cup powdered sugar

1. Combine the blueberries, the 3/4 cup of sugar, and water, puree in a food processor, and pass through a fine sieve. Taste, and add more sugar if necessary. Set aside. 
2. To make the beignets, combine and sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/2 cup of sugar in a large bowl. Combine the water, milk, and egg in a small bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and combine thoroughly. 
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 325F on a deep-fry thermometer. 
4. Use 2 teaspoons, one in each hand. Lift a spoonful of batter with one spoon, and push the batter into the hot oil with the other. Fry no more than 10 beignets at a time; crowding the pot will reduce the oil temperature and cause the beignets to be greasy and soggy. Adjust the heat to maintain the temperature at 325F. Fry each batch for 6 to 7 minutes, until golden brown and cooked all the way through. Check for doneness by splitting one open. Drain on a rack or paper towels. Soon after removing the beignets from the oil, place the powdered sugar into a sieve and generously dust the beignets with the sugar. 
5. Ladle equal portions of the blueberry sauce onto each of 6 plates, and arrange 5 beignets around the sauce.

Client Needs

Summer is the time to protect from sun, heat and bugs. Please bring:

• hats and caps
• sunscreen
• bottled water
• insect repellant 

Donations accepted daily in the lunchroom or call the office at 940-566-1308.

THANK YOU ! 

Upcoming Events

Millie's Retirement Party.  

Where:  at ODB

When: at lunch

Date: Monday, July 29

Time: 11:30-1:30

Who: volunteers, clients, and staff

Let's spend some time with Millie  

and let her know what  

she has meant to us.  

Taking ODB on the Road!

 August starts the season that finds ODB attending events at area colleges, universities, and other community events.  We take a display board and promotional material to these events. We hand out these materials and explain and promote the mission and work we do.  

August 31 and September 2. North Central Texas College Student Life Volunteer Fair. 10:30a-1:00p. 1500 Corinth St, Corinth.

August 25. Hope Community Church of the Nazarene. 10am-2pm. We discuss ODB services and how we collaborate with other non-profits to serve our clients. 3600 Kings Row.

Mark Your Calendars

North Texas Giving Day. September 17. 6am-midnight. Giving online. Save this date and look for more information in the future.

Benefits Denton Community Food Room and Our Daily Bread.