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Come On.....Have a Heart!

One night a year, you can have dinner with your friends,
 dance to some swinging tunes, bid on a range of activities,
peruse local original art, and do it all for a great cause.

What's the event?
The 3rd Annual "A Heart for the Hungry", Dinner, Dance, Auction


When's the fun?
Saturday, February 27 
 














Who is going?
You and all your friends









What's that cause?
  Feeding the hungry.










We sold out last year, so get your tickets now!
(940) 566-1308
or on our website here 
ODC Welcomes Brenda!

Brenda Jackson comes to Our Daily Bread as our new Executive Director. She brings not only this great smile and warm heart, but a knowledge and love of our community and clients. For over 5 years, Brenda has been at the Salvation Army Denton as the Social Services Coordinator.

More stories to follow as she forges ahead in the future of ODB.
Volunteer of the Month 

Lee Kremer is the epitome of reliability, driving every Wednesday and picking up donations from Walmart. On top of that, he has rallied the support of friends AND substitutes when a driving slot is not covered. 
 
He brings his cheerful spirit  
and shares his delight in helping others.

Lee has been a driver for us for several years (as in 4 or 5) and partners with his good friend Rick Rahn.  His patience and dedication to ODB are evident in the consistency he shows with donation pick ups...one of our most challenging volunteer positions. 
Make Many Mini Meatloaves, with Love, from Chef Liz
Mini Cheese Stuffed Meatloaves
 
Prep Time: 15 Minutes - Total time: 45 Minutes - Serves 6

Cooking Spray
1 egg, beaten
¾ cup Milk
½ cup Whole grain quick cook oats, uncooked
1 tsp salt 
1 lb. lean ground beef or ground turkey
12 cubes mild cheddar cheese
2/3 cup tomato ketchup
¼ cup light brown sugar 
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray 12 muffin tin with cooking spray
  • Combine the beaten egg, milk, uncooked oats and salt into a large bowl
  • Add ground beef or turkey, mixing well.
  • Divide mixture in 12 equal portions.  Insert one cheese cube into the center of the meat and roll in hands to form the meat into a ball around the cheese.  Place into muffin tin and continue with remaining meat and cheese.
  • Combine the ketchup and brown sugar in a separate small bowl.  Stir thoroughly and spread over each mini meatloaf.Bake uncovered on center oven rack for 30 minutes.
  • Refrigerate any leftovers.
More, Much More than a Soup Kitchen

Dexter (Carl) Risner enjoys ODB and the community of friends that it has become.

One day, as Carl was leaving ODB, Jo Leenhouts noticed that he was struggling  with a walker that just wouldn't roll.

Jo began her search for some improvement, perhaps some tennis balls. While she was looking, another client noticed the situation. She spoke to Carl, offering him a walker that she no longer needed.

In Jo's words, this was a situation where, "an angel was needed and one appeared." This is what community is all about, helping one another, giving, and receiving.

Carl reports being much more active, walking much better, and having much more energy and mobility.   And so Carl proves the lyrics right, once again, "I get by with a little help from my friends" 
Did You See This? 

Our very own Nate Dears, Vista Volunteer, was featured by AmeriCorps Vista, North Texas. Nate is finishing his second year with us, and has earned his stripes in many ways. We count on him for helping with data on contributions, databases, website functionality, document creation and editing, and a plethora of other computer-based skills. Plus, we appreciate his steady, reliable ways. 

Check out the posting about him here. 
We Need Drivers, Help Spread the Word !
Calling for Techie Volunteers 

Just as we offer our clients a range of support and services, ODB has some pretty wide-reaching opportunities for volunteers.

Sorry, office with a view not included.
Are you interested in...

...taking pictures for ODB

...writing for this newsletter

...being the webmaster (Nate can't stay with us forever, ya' know)

...shooting short videos

If any of these opportunities appeal to you, send an email  
to Sharon at odbcommunication@gmail.com.

Go ahead, just click here.