The Local Good Collective, a coalition of nonprofit organizations based in the Plano area, was awarded a nearly $100 thousand capacity building grant from the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) earlier this month.
The $96,000 grant is used to expand operations in NTFB’s partner agencies. Local Good Collective has been a partner of NTFB since 2020.
“Food insecurity can affect anyone – it doesn’t discriminate. In recent months, we have seen an influx of North Texas neighbors from all walks of life requiring additional food and wellness support, and our teams have stretched thin to meet the need,” said Local Good Executive Director Julissa Estrada. “The North Texas Food Bank is an incredible ally in the fight against food insecurity and we’re grateful for their continued support to help us serve the community well.”
The Local Good Center, located at 2201 K Avenue, works to address complex community challenges. The center works in conjunction with the pantry to offer culturally and allergen-conscious food options and additional resources like English and job readiness courses.
The Local Good Collective consists of the Local Good Center, Local Good Pantry, Local Good Coffee Co. and Local Good Resale, a variety of social good and nonprofit initiatives, the majority of which are based in Plano. The grant will enable the Center and Pantry to hire additional staff to meet community needs.
