ODB is known in our community for the dedication of its volunteers. And what our volunteers will tell you is that being at ODB enriches their lives.

Mike Famigletti testifies to how much he enjoys ODB, and he enjoys 3 back-to-back shifts each week. Mike is a loyal Monday and Tuesday lunch kitchen volunteer. When we added our Monday night family meal, Mike added that to his calendar.

A native Long Islander, Mike says that when he was working, Sunday often found him a little glum, not eager for the work week to begin. But now he looks forward to the start of the week, and his wife concurs that he is much happier now in the ODB kitchen.

Speaking of kitchens and cooking, Mike is building an outdoor pizza oven so he can make his much-missed New York style pizza.

Hmmm, firmer than a  bowl full of jelly!

Got a Cowboy win in  your sack, Santa ?

6 slices bacon

6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 6 cups)

2 cups chopped onions

2/3 cup chopped celery

2 large carrots, chopped

1 cup water

1 ½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon sugar

¼ teaspoon pepper

¼ cup flour

4 cups milk

½ pint whipping cream (1 cup)

• In large kettle fry bacon until crisp.  Remove bacon; drain, crumble and set aside. 
• Stir potatoes, onions, celery, carrots, water, salt, sugar and pepper into bacon drippings.  Cook, covered, until vegetables are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. 
• Combine flour with 1 cup milk until thoroughly blended.  Add to potato mixture along with remaining milk. 
• Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. 
• Stir in cream and crumbled bacon; heat through. 
• Garnish with chives.

ODB is by no means the only organization that has benefitted.  Tom received the Community Leadership Award for his work at Denton Community Food Center at the 14th Annual Hearts and Heroes award banquet, sponsored by Health Services of North Texas this past September. Read the full article here.







Dr. Kathryn Stream was recognized and honored for her work with many universities and hospitals on October 23, 2105, at Each Moment Matters, sponsored by Texas Presbyterian Health Hospital of Denton. The event, held at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, featured Laura Bush as the Keynote speaker.