After a recent volunteering experience I've concluded that the people at Minnie's love helping the local community and try to have fun while working hard. They tell their story and goals for the day and work together to make a positive impact. They make you feel welcomed and appreciated for your time. Thank you for all you do!
I've been volunteering at Minnie's since 2017. I've seen your growth from a small location to where you are today. I keep coming back, because of your mission and all that you do for the community. Thank you for bringing joy and smiles. We ALL need to be seen and you do that so beautifully.
This was my first time volunteering at Minnie's Food Pantry and I'll definitely be back! I loved hearing about the mission, the community involvement, and the ways to get involved.
This was my first time volunteering with Minnies. Everything was safe and organized. The leaders were great and very helpful. I'll certainly be back
Was a first time volunteer today, and I had the best experience. Loved to hear the mission and origin of Minnie’s food pantry. Plus there were Lots of positive vibes, friendly smiles and it was well organized.
We will definitely be back to help.
This place is amazing. It was a privilege to get to volunteer my time at such an outstanding establishment. This place is the real deal and Cheryl should be proud of what she has created!
Today October 11, 2024 I experienced a feeling I’ve only felt a couple of times before. The first time was at the birth of my first child. Today was as a volunteer at Minnie’s Food Pantry. The words “Awesome and Remarkable ” may come close to describing the rewarding giving of “SELF” that volunteering at Minnie’s Food Pantry gives to a volunteer. To see the gratitude of the recipients. To see the smiles that are returned as I was loading the food into their vehicles is hard to even describe. Minnie’s Food Pantry is of course feeding the body yet at the end of the day I couldn’t help but believe as a volunteer it was feeding me with a reward also. I left today’s experience totally filled as if I had completed a total feast. Thank you Thank you Thank you.
My heart is full having volunteered with the team at Minnie’s. Humbled and proud of the work they do every single day to support the Plano community!
I was part of the Wingstop volunteer group and found my experience with this organization very uplifting, humbling and inspiring. Spending time here volunteering was so meaningful to me. I am looking forward to doing more work in the future!
Had a chance to work with this fine group recently. Really amazing team doing wonderful things for our community!
Our company helped Minnie’s with a huge amount of work today to serve the community. From putting together boxes of food to setting up an event to boost spirits, they’re really doing the most to make a difference!
I volunteer today at Minnie's, the employees are all great people, place is very inviting and makes you feel welcome. We prepared for the food giving upcoming food give way on tomorrow. I was glad to be able to help out in my community, Minnie's Food Panty is a great place to volunteer.
What an incredible opportunity, to volunteer at Minnie's Food Pantry-The excellent and compassionate leadership make this organization a wonderful place that truly cares and helps out our community. We all work together to accomplish the goal of providing hope-as well as food and support-to as many people as we can. One of the most worthwhile experiences in which I have had the pleasure of participating-and will do again!
This was an absolutely amazing volunteer event at Minnie’s Food Pantry. From the founders story to the passion of the 3 ladies who work there and lead everything today. I admire their passion and dedication to help those in need. Also, very organized and serious about providing quality food/items to those in need. Gos bless you all!
The whole experience was life changing. I volunteered with my co workers from UHC. I was visiting for bussiness from Michigan. Everytime I come to Dallas volteeing at Minnies is a must. The compassion from Minnies staff is unmatched.
I came today to volunteer my time to be a force for good with Transamerica. I was pleased that everyone was so helpful and inviting! We split into groups and I landed in the boutique. There was so much to do, but it was a wonderful experience learning what services Minnie's supplies to those in need. What a great place!
We had a great time helping out in the boutique and loading boxes for people in need ❤️
It said my photo is too big but I would’ve loved to share!
So well organized, leadership is great to work with, friendly and warm atmosphere with great music. Highly recommend! Had a great time volunteering Saturday morning!
Hi, I was referred to come volunteer by Ms. Shavon! I’m super excited that I found this opportunity, I received and my expected the best! I can’t wait to see you all again :)
I got to volunteer on Saturday. It was a wonderful experience. Minnie’s Pantry is so well run and so clean. I plan to volunteer again.
This was my first time volunteering with Minnie’s Food Pantry. The staff were AMAZING & very professional! Our church Outreach Ministry was welcomed & treated kindly throughout the morning.
The facility is well stocked & extremely clean. I was very impressed with the detail to cleanliness & sanitation!
I will definitely return for future volunteer opportunities! Red Carpet Treatment indeed!
I volunteered by myself without a group and I’m glad I did. I meet some really cool, energetic, and nice people. I helped packed food into bags and it was a very rewarding experience, knowing that the food we packaged was going towards a family or individual that needs it most. I definitely see myself volunteering again. I had a really good time.
I absolutely love volunteering at Minnie’s Food pantry , it’s such a fun environment and a great way to give back to the community , I can’t wait to volunteer again. Thank you Minnie’s for all that you do and the impact you make to the community. Just awesome!
everything about volunteering with Minnie’s was top notch - organization, friendliness, passion, direction. Lori, Gipsy, Marisa - the entire team inspired and guided my volunteer group with incredible respect and support. amazing work!
This is my 4th time volunteering with Minnie's Food Pantry and I am so glad that I was introduced to this organization and look forward to serving with them continually! There mission, drive and passion to help the community is refreshing and inspiring! Minnie's Food Pantry does not miss a beat (literally..the music is always on for a good time!)
You can serve outside and have a hands on experience with serving the families, which is amazing! Inside you can stock, pack, prepare and help get the donations ready for families to receive. They even have a boutique! So many areas to help and give. One stop shop :)
I volunteered at Minnie's Food Pantry with my sorority sisters, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. The representatives at Minnie's are so organized and respectful. You can tell their hearts are in their service. The atmosphere was fun, vibrant, and inclusive. I look forward to volunteering again later this week.
We Love Love Love Coming & Serving At Minnie’s! The Amount Of Lives Touched By This Organization Is Unmatched. I’ll Continue To Serve Here For Years To Come!! Santander ‼️
It was an amazing experience. I wouldn’t trade it for the world. Thank you for the opportunity to donate my time to help someone in need.
I felt great and felt like i helped many people in the area. Everyone was so kind and made us feel at home!
i had soo much fun, met new prople, and involved with the community. i had wonderful experince cant wait to help again soon!!
Omg, the nicest people ever. Made us feel so important, they had very clear instructions, great leadership and awesome personalities.
Great Experience!!
I volunteered with Minnie’s Food Pantry to give back to the community and was greeted with positive energy the moment i walked through the door. The entire time I was serving everyone was smiling, communicating respectfully, and radiating positivity.
Minnie’s is an amazing nonprofit that not only makes a huge difference in the north Texas area but is a very well-operated organization. We are honored to serve as volunteers at Minnie’s and would encourage anyone who can to support this deserving nonprofit.
Today I volunteered at Minnie’s to help with the set up of Santa’s workshop organizing toys into age specific groups for boys and girls. It was my first time to volunteer for their Christmas activity and it was nothing short of an incredible and heartwarming event. Meeting the other volunteers, hearing how Minnie’s started from Shar and knowing how our work will bring smiles and joy to so many kids made my day! I will definitely make this an annual event but will also ensure Minnie’s is at the top of my preferred non profit to volunteer at! They truly make everyone feel like family!
Karen
I volunteered at Minnie’s Food Pantry on 12/14/2023 along with other colleagues from my firm. My goal was to help make someone’s life better but what I never expected was how much my life would be enriched!
I am in awe of the dedication and commitment of the staff at Minnie’s, the amazing service that they provide to the community and the joy in everyone as they enrich lives every day. And all done with one mandate: everyone who receives food, supplies from Minnie’s deserves respect, dignity and love.
The efficiency with which Sheryl and her team manage the pantry and the boutique is spectacular. I can think of several multi-million dollar companies which do not operate with this level of efficiency. As volunteers, we worked hard but with lots of laughter and cooperation. We stocked shelves in the boutique, sorted items in the stock room and were delighted to be part of this amazing operation.
My company volunteered for the 2nd year in a row yesterday, and Minnie's has it going on!! The staff is so fun and energetic and the system is structured and efficient. I believe they served 600 people in less than 4 hours (unverified data that another volunteer thought she heard). Regardless of the number, it was a machine! Music playing, people encouraging each other, lots to do. Minnie's has great passion for what they do and I'm proud to be associated with them!
I connect corporations to nonprofits for volunteer service. Minnie’s is the best run organization. The staff and regular volunteers make volunteering a fun and engaging activation that really allows volunteers to feel connected to the community and collectively make an impact. This organization does as much for the spirit of the volunteers as it does for the guests that are served in the food pantry and the boutique. Cheryl, Erica and their team are so full of love hope and positive energy that it is impossible to leave without feeling grateful and joyous.
Virgin Pulse’s mission is to “Change Lives For Good” and we are so grateful for the opportunity to partner with Minnie’s Food Kitchen during our 2nd Annual Service Month. The staff did an amazing job guiding us and while we came to serve them, we felt so spoiled by the refreshments and thank you baggies at the end of our shift. Can’t wait to come back and serve with Minnie’s in the future. They truly rolled out the red carpet for not only the community but their volunteers as well.
Minnie’s Pantry is a tremendously well-run organization, powered by enthusiastic volunteers who are passionate about feeding people facing food insecurity.
I participated with a group of about 30 of my coworkers, as well as groups from other companies. We were greeted warmly, enjoyed coffee while getting pumped up about our day, and then set to work. I worked 4 straight hours in a variety of tasks, and by the end of it everyone was sweaty, exhausted and so thankful for our experience.
I highly recommend anyone to volunteer here - you will come away so much better for it.
It was an amazing experience - super organized, well thought out, great impact. Felt that the few hours that I was there I was able to help make a difference. Marissa and Lauri were fantastic and made the experience that much more magnificent. I love the story of how they go started and the mission. Will definitely return. Very charismatic leaders.
Such a great organization that truly values the community they serve. Great for team building and overall community engagement.
Just wow. Their operation is run on happiness and love by many who are passionate about what they do. Excellent experience and loved how they played music and spread happiness and joy to all!
I had a wonderful time volunteering here! Minnie’s has such an exceptional outreach not only in the DFW area, but all the way down to Houston and beyond! I was so impressed to learn about their new education programs and how they have a boutique so members of the community can have access to clothes and other goods they need as well. The word impressed doesn’t even begin to described how I felt about this food pantry! I hope to be back soon to volunteer and be a part of this great experience!
Had a great time volunteering! I love coming here because I'm needed the entire time I'm here, I feel I'm making a difference, and I know how much a blessing this organization is. If you're looking for a place to volunteer and donate, then look no more! Minnie's Food Pantry is the place for you.
Well organized group to serve meals to locals in Plano, TX.
I’m glad to experience first hand how complex the jobs are to serve a simple meal to the needed.
This was my first experience volunteering at Minnie’s Food Pantry. It was a wonderful experience. Very professional, organized and clear in their orientation and instructions. I can’t wait to volunteer again in the near future!
Amazing organization!! We love volunteering at Minnie’s!!! This place runs like a well oiled machine.
I've been volunteering at Minnie's for a long time, with my church and with my mom, and I think this charity has gone above and beyond for our community. Everyone is so kind to both the people they serve and the volunteers, and you can tell when you first walk in that they truly care about the cause and put time and effort into helping people.
I had the opportunity to volunteer at this organization. They take great care to meet the needs of the community in a caring environment.
Everyone was great! This was my first time volunteering here but everyone made me feel right at home. Be ready to work, they do not mess around here!
Excellent experience at Minnie's food pantry and really enjoyed helping there with my colleagues! Fantastic team of people who truly care about others and getting people high quality food/products that they may have not been able to easily obtain. Loved all of the staff and look forward to helping again!
This place!! Impossible to leave here without feeling like you’ve made a difference. It is an amazing place with amazing people doing amazing things!! Get there and do yourself and the community some good!!
So organized, amazing energy, and super clean. I’ve volunteered at Minnie’s in the past and they have stepped up their game to make volunteering an amazing experience!
The Staff is friendly, super helpful and knowledgeable. They explain what is needed to keep everyone safe while volunteering. They also let you know about the facility and all they do there and all that is helped through this Food Pantry. It was a wonderful experience.
Our team volunteered at Minnie’s Food Pantry on 4/19/23. We really enjoyed our opportunity to serve and help others. Cheryl Jackson is so inspirational and has a huge heart.
My heart was full the moment I stepped foot in the building. The compassion and joy were palpable. Everything was so well organized. The dignity given to those you serve is such a gift to them. Thank each of you of the impact you make on all of us in your community!
I must say that the gift at the end was a gift from God. Our home has had a shift in finances so we could spend more together time as a family. My goal for the year is to celebrate more so I have been intentional with all I do. My son has loved how I make his ice cream feel like a special treat by choosing a different glass or special spoon. He had begged for a mug to call his own. I haven’t been in a place to provide that just yet. As you passed out the boxes my eyes were filled with tears because it is a reminder that God takes care of us all. Thank you for being His hands and feet! You have forever changed my family.
This was by far the best volunteer experience I have ever had! The staff were great, the other volunteers were great, and the work that Minnie food pantry is doing is one of a kind. I am not from Dallas, I have lived here for just about a year now, and I wish we had a place like this. It’s the charity that keeps on giving! Making everyone volunteers and clients, feel loved, valued, and a sense of belonging! I recommend everyone going at least once although I can promise you that you’d want to go back!
I assisted with the Boutique, and everyone was so nice and welcoming. I felt over-appreciated with all the “Thank You’s” we got. It was a great experience and will be volunteering again!
Minnie’s is a wonderful organization proving for basic needs in our community. It was fun and fulfilling volunteering here.
Mattress Firm participated in a Community Engagement Event today with Minnie’s!!! Erica Simon and her Team are absolutely amazing at serving our communities! If you want to get a “warm fuzzy”, partner with Minnie’s Food Pantry Thank you, Minnie’s!!!
Our team had a great time volunteering at Minnie’s. The staff are kind, friendly, and passionate about their work. We will definitely be back!
What a wonderful organization! I’ve volunteered twice. Once putting boxes in cars and once placing food in the boxes. “The assembly line” worked very well. It’s my understanding this was the first time you tried it that way. Very rewarding for me as well. As a retiree I felt like I did something useful with my day.
This was a great experience for our team, helping pack boxes of food and distributing to the people that came by to pick them up. We will definitely be back to help again.
Our department did a work volunteer event here at Minnie’s for the first time and it was the most amazing experience! The staff was helpful and had wonderful personalities. It was so inspiring to hear the story of how Minnie’s was founded and it just made the volunteer work feel that much more special.
We had an excellent experience, packing food, loading cars, and spreading happiness and joy. Minnie’s pantry gave us the opportunity to positively impact the community and spread love. They are organized, professional, friendly and do this from their heart. Minnie’s pantry is phenomenal!
This is my second time volunteering for Minnie’s, and I always walk away with a huge smile on my face. Minnie would be so proud how the staff keeps her vision alive with their commitment, love, and passion to deliver food to the needy in the most respectful manner. Cheers!
I have always been a person of service. I was excited to have the opportunity to help Minnie’s Food Pantry through MOM Crew. This was my third time volunteering and each time brings me great joy. Minnie’s does an amazing job of providing for the community and makes its volunteers feel at home. I will be volunteering again.
Great experience with co workers! Always good to take time out of office and give back to our community!
The USI team had a great experience volunteering with Minnie's. Minnie's was organized, gave clear instructions, had plenty for us to do and catered to everyone's "volunteering style" - whether that was directly serving, sorting, moving around the warehouse or working in the re-sale shop. They shared stats on the impact we had that day, which helped us realize how much we helped the community that day and how much more we can do. Thanks Minnie's we will be back!
It’s a true pleasure to volunteer & support Minnie’s Pantry, they are a wonderful organization. Today, my teammates and I built 600 food boxes - knowing we will have assisted 600 local families put food on the table is fantastic. This organization is very clean, professional and are an exceptional community organization. High Five to Minnie & Team!!!
I am so happy to be able to give time at Minnie’s pantry . Minnie’s pantry has friendly staff . They give clear instructions to the volunteers and make us feel comfortable.. They are doing a lot of good work helping communities in need . Please help them reach more families
I love Minnie's. There is always fun music and everyone is always smiling. Definitely my favorite place to be!!! :)))))
I love Minnies! They treat all their volunteers soooo good. This is like serving the community as one big family! Everyone is welcomed and appreciated.
This is literally my favorite place to be! Everyone treats each other like family and it is so fun to spend time doing service and i could go on and on.
My team and I went today and we were from Chase Bank. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to give back and volunteer. We definitely will be back. Thanks Marisa and team for being awesome!
I volunteered with my company at Minnie's Food Pantry. It was so much fun and so organized. You could really tell that the employees there took exceptional care to ensure boxes given to recipients were packed neatly, with fresh products. The employees stressed to pack these boxes like you would for your own family. They really care about the recipients of the food and want to ensure they feel respected. The resale shop was also wonderful. Very clean and neat with some very nice stuff.
Minnie's Food Pantry is a great way to give back to the community. We at State Farm felt the love and care you share with all of your clients. Minnie's Food Pantry is very well organized and clean. Volunteering there was such a joy for our whole team that came out.
I have served as a volunteer at Minnie's Food Pantry since 2015. Minnie's provides the community with one of the basic needs in life and it is so very important. To be a part of their mission is so fulfilling. The continued participation of my fellow Keller Williams Allen agents shows that the experience volunteering at Minnie's touches the hearts of so many. We will be back again soon!
This place is special. They do everything they can to have every visitor smiling and waving when they leave!
I was in desperate need this month a came to Minnie's food pantry for the first time. It was a great blessing. I have read some negative reviews on here and all I can say is that those people were looking for a handout of perfection and not a hand up out of desperation. Sometimes, you are in the system for too long. I am disabled and my husband is my care taker and works so the money does not go far enough paying bills, rent, buying groceries, etc. If you want steaks all of the time get a grant and a better job. I have 2 masters and disabled so I am not able to work with special needs children with emotional disabilities or I would be working. Stop tearing down those trying to help you.
The very first time I volunteered at Minnie's Food Pantry (years ago), I knew that was where I wanted to spend my time any opportunity I have available!! While it is unfortunate that the need is so great and there is so much food insecurity, the service provided by MFP is AWESOME!! The volunteers are like family and I am so appreciative that I have a place like Minnie's so that I can make a difference and be a blessing to others! My Son also volunteers with me whenever he is home from college!!
Minnie's is a great organization, always looking for more ways to help serve the community.
I am excited to be able to help as a volunteer.
I have been volunteering for over 5 years and am so proud of this family I get to be a part of. Our clients are our family, and we are happy to see everyone who comes, whether for service or to volunteer! This is the way all food pantries should be run!
I interned with Minnie's over the summer, and it was amazing. All the people are amazing, and they do such good things for every guest. I love Minnie's, and I know everyone that comes by does, too.
This place is very friendly and is a lot of fun. They make you work hard while having fun. I would definitely come back to volunteer again.
Super friendly staff and lots of work to be done while you are here. Music is playing which makes time fly while you're busy working.
Minnie's Food Pantry has a really enthusiastic team of people that is really committed to their wonderful cause! I really enjoyed volunteering here!
I had a great time working with Minnie's food pantry. Everyone was super enthusiastic, helpful and fun-loving. I had a great overall experience!
Really positive volunteering environment! Easy to tell this place is well funded and actually care about public service. All the coordinators know how to motivate the volunteers and give meaning to helping the less fortunate.
I've been coming o Minnie's for years, with both my church youth group and my HOSA chapter from The University of Texas at Dallas and every time it is such a wonderful experience! They have the best intentions, the staff is friendly and fast, and it's nice knowing you can help make a difference.
Minnie's is a Plano institution. It is such a joyful place and the staff are truly committed to serving locals in need. Volunteering doesn't feel like work here, it feels like helping your family.
This is my first time volunteering with Minnie's Food Panty and the staff is amazing! They are enthusiastic and have let us know how important our work is today. I can't wait to come help again!
I will never forget Minnie's! The team at this food pantry is truly inspiring. Everyone is dedicated, hardworking, and passionate. They set the standard for happyness in the workplace. Meticulously sourcing quality food products and beautiful fresh produce. They want people in need to be nourished with love and care, not just food. Full disclosure from a nosy Chef, cleanliness and refrigeration is really impressive! I will send my future kitchen rock stars there for an example on how my kitchen should be ran. I'm so thankful for the opportunity to work with the lion hearts at Minnie's! Unforgettable!
Minnie's is a very special place because you are filled with experiences and continuous learning, the most interesting thing is that in addition to being a place it is a feeling.
Eternally grateful to this family and thank God to be part of it
It has been a great help and opportunity for my family and for me working for Minnie's
and a wonderful blessing
love Minnie's!!! ^u^
If you have a day off come and help =)
Loved volunteering here. The food pantry is well organized and clean. Highly recommend for corporate volunteer opportunities and team building time!
Minnie's is a well organized and impactful non-profit. We thoroughly enjoyed volunteering there and are grateful they are doing what they do everyday.
I live in mesquite, my niece and I had no power for two weeks and into our third week with no Water. With the ice storm driving was not an option so food was very low. On Monday 22 we saw a commercial of Minnie's food giveaway in Plano. This was a first time for us,and a pleasant experience. The staff was Great and Thank you for the Food.
I started volunteering at Minnie's during the pandemic and I have loved and enjoyed the experience, I was made to feel as if I was apart of the family. The staff is loving and caring and has a wonderful team with Big Hearts!
Me gusta trabajar en Minnie's por el ambiente. Yo no eh tenido ningun problema con discriminacion como en otros lugares. Las encargadas son muy amables con los trabajadores y nos tratan con respeto cuando habalan con noxsotros.
trabajar en minnie es exselente trantan muy bien a todo el personal para mi fue de lo mejor y me gustaria seguir trabando aqui . GRACIAS .
hi this is juan c vidarte im normally work for ntfb im a lider i have 25 people on my line every day
but i have a good experience and a pleasure to work at minnies is not only about money is the interacting with the people waiting out side of minnies and prepper for food because they need it all beatifull moments to server and share with then and super freindly workers thanks minnies for the oportunity to work with you guys and all the staff you guys do for everybody thanks again
mi esperiensia travajando con minnies food pantry es una de las mejores organisaciones que e travajado el carisma y la amivilidad de las personas me gusta mucho si me bolvieran a invitar otraves lo aseptaria con mucho gusto les recomiendo a todos este lugar no se van a repentir yo le doi las gracias a todo el personar de minnies food pantry por ser tan amables
es una experiencia muy bonita el trabajo la gente todo es un complemento el poder ayudar en esta organizacion me fortalece y me ayuda a ser mejor persona me gusta el trato de los superiores y la gente que trabaja junto a mi son buenas personas esta todo bien organizado es genial poder aportar en algo.
me encanta este trabajo porquehay un ambiente bonito y porque hay personas muy buenas de muy buen Corazon y me gusta recomendar este lugar porque es muy Bueno en todos los aspectos tanto en ambiente como en ayudar a las personas necesitadas en pocas palabras es un lugar muy agradable y me encanta el trabajo todo lo que hago me gusta y lo hago con mucho gusto. Y es un lugar muy familiar. Y me ha gustado Tambien mucho porque me dio la oportinidad de tener trabajo para poder sacar Adelante a mis hijo porque no tenia trabajo y en este lugar lo encontre trabajando aqui.
I started working at Mini's Food Pantry 08/3/2020. It's been a very good experience working here and i love it. Everybody is nice, teamwork is a great deal here, and the best of it all the founder is so down to earth. She's always greeting us with a smile on her face, and always appreciating what we do and thanking us for choosing to help at Mini's. I love working here, i love the staffs and it's fulfilling helping to serve others.
Mini's food pantry is a place to be, i always look forward to going there.
I love volunteering at Minnie's Food Pantry. It is a wonderful experience to help feed the community. Minnie's is the most generous pantry that I know of. They give such a variety of nutritious food. The staff is wonderful and very caring. This is the best experience in my lifetime.
Ha sido fabulosa, divertida, me encanta venir porque me siento en familia. GRACIAS por la oportunidad.
Ha sido una gran experiencia poder trabajar en Minnies Foood Pantry ya que me a permitido poder servir a la comunidad y ayudar en estos tiempos dificiles ademas que es un gran ambiente de trabajo todos nos tratamos como familia con respeto y gran amor.
Minnie's Food Pantry has changed my life for the better and will always hold such a special place in my heart. I am blessed to be able to volunteer here and serve our community. The staff has truly made me feel like I am a part of the Minnie's family. One thing I have loved about Minnie's since the first day I came in to the building, is the incredible and amazing positive energy that is in this place! Everyone welcomes you with a smile, a pep talk, we turn the music up loud, dance,sing and we HAVE SO MUCH FUN while we work. I truly look forward to coming here every time I work. It's rare nowadays to get excited to wake up each morning and look forward to going to work, but I do. Minnie's has given me the ability to serve others and it brings so much fulfillment and joy to me. No matter what task I am doing, I am able to do it with extreme pride and happiness because of this place.
-Jenn M.
Es un lugar de bendicion, siento que mientras ayudo a ayudar a otros me ayudan a mi! es hermoso formar parte de esto, pues tambien se siente la alegria de todo el que forma parte de este equipo por hacer lo que hacen. Dios nos siga bendiciendfo con MInnies!
Minnie's has changed my life. They have greatly blessed my family and me beyond measure. The love that Minnie's and the staff share is priceless. "One team, one dream, one goal".
Ha sido grandioso, me encanta ser parte de esta gran familia. Saber que muchas personas pueden recibir alimentos y que cada vez que sirvan su comida yo he sido parte de eso. Dios bendiga esta empresa y multiplique sus dones al ciento por uno.
I have never met a group of people so kind and generous as the people at Minnie's food pantry. Every single one of their staff have a genuine willingness to serve and love others. This can be seen in all the work they do for our community. They are not only providing food for those who need it, they make sure that there is no shame that comes along with it. They focus on making every one of their guests feel like royalty. I will continue to come back to Minnie's food pantry to serve and support their cause.
Minnie's is such a pleasure to volunteer at! The love and the kindness that is shown here is truly authentic and the kindness here is real! The clients that come to Minnie's know that they will receive the best service and will be treated with the utmost respect. Minnie's is organized, clean, safe, and the staff is well knowledged in what they are doing and communicate it effectively. I'm proud for the past 5 years to be a volunteer here at Minnie's!
I am truly blessed to have been introduced to Minnie's. I have been working here since March 2020, and it has been an eye opening experience. To be able to help out others in need warms my heart. I look forward to coming into work every morning because of the people here. Such a warm welcoming and so many laughs daily with the staff. I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. If you cant feed 100 people, feed just one.
I have been working at Minnie's Food Pantry for a few months now and I am really happy to be a part of this wonderful organization. The people and environment are friendly, which makes it easy and fun to work at. I highly recommend coming here if you are in need of their services, or if you simply want to give back to the community!
Minnies Food Pantry has changed my life! Not only is it an awesome place to work but a place full of love, laughter and great friendships. It is a place where we all work as a team to help and serve our community. Our goal here at Minnie's is to make sure everyone feels loved and no one walks away hungry!
I was introduced to Minnie's through a sister of mine and I am SO grateful that I was! Becoming a Volunteer at Minnie's has been absolutely life changing. I'm blessed every morning going into work with such an amazing organization! It warms my heart to work with amazing people that truly have extraordinary passion for serving our community. The leaders at Minnie's are always walking in the example of excellence that our guests deserve as they literally walk the red carpet to be served. Thank you Minnie's for allowing me to serve along with you and be apart of making the difference we do in our community!
I have been volunteering at Minnie's since March. Since my first day I wanted to come back and be a part of the Minnie's team. The entire Minnie's staff makes you feel welcomed and they are always so cheerful and enthusiastic. I have enjoyed being a part of a team that is truly making a difference in the community. Most of the time I am outside checking in guest and you can see Minnie's Food Pantry is impacting so many people because they tell me everyday that they are glad Minnie's is helping serving them. We have also gone to schools to serve families in Plano ISD and McKinney ISD. It is amazing to see that Minnie's is partnering with others in order to help those who are struggling during this pandemic. Also, you can see that Cheryl and her executive team are doing their best in order to make a difference.
I am fortunate to have worked for Minnies Food Pantry and now turned Volunteer. The environment was friendly, organized, and sanitation techniques were on point. Every single person wore a mask and that made me proud. I saw nothing but hard work and dedication to feeding the community. I very much look forward to volunteering for Minnies in the future.
I have had the privilege to work as a volunteer for 3 weeks or so at the facility and be part of the process involved in putting together the food boxes in thousands and providing them to the local community and at schools. I am so proud of and amazed how everyday so many volunteers come and pitch in and learn. I am also impressed with the owner and the staff and how they run this non profit organization. I am really in love with this facility and look forward to going there every morning. I salute the owner and the staff for carrying out this monumental work for past 12 years. I wish them all the success and ask the community leaders and organizations to give the donations in cash or goods. It will go long ways.
As a first-time volunteer, I was impressed with the positive and inclusive environment. The enthusiasm and joy that everybody brought to the work was Infectious and Inspiring. Can’t wait to go back to be a part of this team!!
My dad had stroke and I had to take care of him at home for a year Minnie's allowed me to keep up until he died one year later then I had my own health issues that limited my work and they have continued to help I love the fellowship and attitude toward the clients and the new boutique offers great prices on things that in turn helps the pantry
We had a wonderful time volunteering with Minne's. Everyone was so nice and friendly. They worked us hard and I sleep good but I will be back!
My experience with Mimi's food pantry was amazing! I felt that everything was organized! The staff showed true leadership and purpose! Everyone involved was essential to the cause at hand. Feeding those who are without brings hope, future and solidity to our precious community! priceless, abundant sacrifice... did not ever go void.
I have observed the care and love Minnies Food Pantry gives to each of their clients. They welcome each person with open arms. It is important at Minnies Food Pantry that each client receives quality products and they make that happen. I enjoyed my time volunteering.
Saturday, March 21, 2020, was an awesome experience at Minnie's Food Pantry, Houston, TX. We served 90 clients with the love and compassion of Jesus Christ. Thanks to the team who came out to volunteer.
What an amazing experience for volunteers and clients! Minnie's helps to feed those in need and provides a hand up with dignity, love and grace.
Minnie's Food Pantry is a top notch organization! Every family is treated with honor, respect and love. The facility is neat and clean and the operation runs like a well oiled machine. My experience as a volunteer was fantastic and I'm so excited to be helping this organization going forward.
As an occasional volunteer, I've been incredibly impressed with the passion and commitment of the volunteers who run Minnie's. The organization provides needed food to hundreds of families in the Plano area every week. Minnie's always stresses creating a respectful and welcoming environment for their clients and volunteers.
Minnie's is a great place to volunteer. Everyone there is friendly and all about feeding the people and educating them on living better.
What a wonderful volunteer experience. There are a few paid staff members, and they are so organized, with an attitude of 'we can make it happen'. They really do put the red carpet out; not just a statement; they really have a red carpet, and they do their best to make each client feel valued, validated, and welcomed.
As a volunteer I am so rewarded! Got a few hours? Spend them wisely, pay it forward, and increase your karma. Basically just do something good!!!
Minnie's Food Pantry was the best volunteer experience I have ever had! They are well organized, and the facility is very clean. The people are super friendly , and they provide excellent service to those in need. If you or your organization are looking for a great place to donate your time and resources please go to Minnie's Food Pantry!
I love how this organization respects each person/family that walks through the doors. Every on staff volunteer is excited about helping from the beginning of their shift to the end and the recipients enjoy the love.
No better way to spend a morning than volunteering with the amazing staff at Minnie’s. #companyvolunteerday
I love Minnie’s!!! We have been volunteering here for years and just love this organization! Everyone is so nice and they are so great to the people who are in need. Everyone is treated like a VIP and the presentation of the food is always amazing! The best non-profit!
Minnies is the very best place to volunteer and make a difference! They are feeding those in need, the highest honor of all!
I have volunteered for different organizations and have been collaborating with Minnie’s Pantry for over4 years. Minnies is my favorite!! Why? Because Minnie’s is a place like no other, where the guests receive a red carpet treatment. By this I mean they do walk on a red carpet but most importantly they are treated with respect, love, care and joy, regardless of their condition. Here you have the opportunity of interacting directly with the guests and receiving from them smiles and hugs of gratitude, and this can make your day.
Sonia Jatem
I volunteered here and the program is very efficient and they do not waste anything. Please consider volunteering or donating to this awesome cause!
I spent a morning volunteering with unloading and sorting boxes of food. It was such a wonderful experience and a lot of hard work but so worth it. The staff at Minnie's food pantry are such kind and wonderful givers. I had a chance to see them working with recipients and again they were wonderful with them. They are definitely a charity worth giving time and/or donations to.
This was my second time to volunteer at Minnie's and I plan to volunteer many more times! It is always a very positive experience. The atmosphere there is very positive and upbeat, and the volunteers that organize and guide the rest of us are always very personable and pleasant. It is also a great way to get to know some coworkers better. I love it!
I have volunteered as a retiree at Minnie's food pantry almost every week for a year and a 1/2. I have worked in all areas but I love Being a cart runner. They are so organized
in helping the clients that are coming in to pick up food. I Love being able to interact with the clients and give them hugs as I load their food in their vehicle. Will continue to volunteer as long as I am physically able. I also love how they do not discriminate based on zip codes. People come as far away as 40 miles to pick up food monthly from Minnie's food pantry. I love all the people that work here and the regular volunteers.
Minnie's takes the time to make sure their families get only good quality meal assistance and that they feel cared about as well! They also coordinate educational opportunities for their both their recipients AND the community they are a part of! Definitely not the paltry outreach food pantry that my family relied on when I was a child!
I enjoyed volunteering February 3 and look forward to coming back. I found the facility very organized, and the supervisor, Ms. Kneeland, very friendly and encouraging. Keep up the good work!
it is an awesome challenge what a non profit org such as Minnies Food Pantry has taken into their mission. I loved the opportunity to meet them and to feel there is a lot of passion behind this team. Please support their cause, because many families in need will appreciate the opportunity of having food for their loved ones through the efforts of this marvelous idea. If you are reading this, you are already a blessed person, share it with others that still dont see!
I volunteer at Minnie's Food Pantry 2 or 3 times each week and it is one of the most rewarding experiences I look forward to. The mission of Minnie's and the environment are heartwarming. Seeing the clients come in and how they are treated with such love and respect by all of the staff and volunteers really shows you the genuine caring spirit of everyone at Minnie's. I have volunteered at many agencies and locations over my life and rate my experience at Minnie's right at the top.
I worked with the Knights of Columbus for the first time on Wednesday morning, January 8th. All the volunteers were ready to go and eager to help. Minnie's staff were fun, helpful, and full of energy. If you had a question on what to do, they were happy to help and ensure you got your questions answered. It was a lot of fun and very fulfilling to help serve groceries to over 150 needy families!
Minnie’s Food Pantry Inc. is the best nonprofit that I have ever volunteered at. The staff that works there is so kind and open minded. The door at Minnie’s is always open to help anyone in need. When I volunteer with the pantry, I am always in the WOW center. The WOW center houses all the canned goods, drinks, cereal, vegetables, fruits, bread, snacks, and frozen meat. I truly enjoy sorting food items and making boxes for distribution in the WOW center. I have been volunteering with Minnie’s Food Pantry since I was a junior in high school. I am now a junior in college. I will continue to serve and assist at this great nonprofit!
It is a real joy to be a volunteer at Minnie's Pantry. The experience is like none other. Every client is treated with the utmost respect, love, and care. From the moment they walk our "Red Carpet" they are greeted with a smile and served expeditiously with compassion and care. I love being a part of Minnie's Pantry.
My name is Burks Titus and I worked with Minnies Food Pantry on a volunteer project with AT&T Staff. The entire Minnies Staff was professional and courteous. They made the entire volunteer project seamless. We enjoyed serving the people of Plano alongside the Minnies Staff. We look forward to future volunteer events with the Minnies Family.
What a wonderful day. Everything was so organized and it is so rewarding to see the happy faces of the customers.
It has been my pleasure to be a volunteer at Minnie's Food Pantry over the last nine years. During this time I have observed the difference the pantry has made in the lives of the community, combating hunger.
What an amazing organization! This place runs like a well- oiled machine... serving people food, love, and dignity! My son and I love to volunteer here!
Its a wonderful place to come to help the people who are in need to food. I can't thank all the people who come in and help us enough
Minnies stands out from any other place I've volunteered at through the sheer power of the love that flows through everything, from the staff to the carts of food put together so well. As soon as you walk through the door there is music playing and a bright red carpet rolled out! The warmth makes it clear that everyone really is a family.
Everytime I come in everyone is so friendly and helpful, its extremely different than any other place that I've gone
this help me in a time when it was least expected. I remember Minnie's after I lost my job and my budget was limited. I was thankful for the service and will be forever grateful.
This is a great place, awesome experience, very friendly staff. They are very well structured and makes the volunteer job very seamless. Would love to be part of the Minnie family, best in town !
I've been coming to minnies for 6 years and never had a bad experience everyone is really nice and courteous and everyone is cheery. They are all in a good mood.
the thing i love the most is that they treat me with respect and make u feel the love and like a person
Customer service and the connection between the clients and the staff is amazing. And there is a wonderful selection of food.
It has been a wonderful experience, the staff is very helpful. It is a wonderful place for the community.
Minnie's is a beautiful place inside and out. When I first walked through these doors, I was in tears and they welcomed me in. Cheryl has been there for me and I once was a volunteer there. As a senior citizen it is a resource I count on.
They help me out when I need them. I am on a fixed income and when I finish paying my bills I am left with no money. This gets me through the month. I don't need them every month but it is good to know that when I do need them they are here
Minnie's Food Pantry is one of the best places ever to volunteer. Dr. Cheryl Jackson and her Team are some of the most kindest and humble people whom I have ever met in my life. Minnie's is a non-profit organization that offers compassion, love, and kindness to those whose hearts are broken from hunger. They REALLY do care about each person who walks through their front door
...and always strive to provide world-class service to each client via the "red carpet". Clients initially arrive with fear and sadness in Minnie's but always leave with smiles and lifted spirits after they are comforted by each of the caring volunteers. Each client receives a box of food that contains canned vegetables, rice, beans, etc. and also receives juice, milk, fresh fruits, veggies, and meat too. They also provide bread and desserts too. I recommend Minnie's food pantry to anyone in need of emergency groceries. If you can't feed a hundred hungry people, then feed just one.
Volunteered here from Bank of America and to see how much food Minnie's takes in and give back to the families in need, truly made my heart happy! With all the negatives in the world now, its great to see people in the community doing things to help. I plan on volunteering here more!
FedEx Cares- our team enjoyed helping the team at Minnies do ALL that was needed while we were there.
We actually arrived on a day they were serving there 1 Million family. Minnies made it an exciting celebration! the Client served was elated!
Minnies Food Pantry has created a wonderful caring, giving atmosphere- It was easy to see the Blessings that putting in some work was truly helpful for People in need.
Please if your going to Volunteer anywhere- go check out Minnies!
TGray
I volunteered to help at Minnies Pantry and it was the most eye opening rewarding experience I have ever had. Minnies Pantry not only gives food (a good variety of food) to thousands of people in need. The food is inspected before being given out. Not even a can that has a dent on it - It was amazing!!
I had the honor to assisting at a Sr. living facility. It was great to bring food to the elderly and bring a smile to there face!
Minnies - What you are doing for the community is so wonderful! You have truly blessed ever person you come in contact with! I will be honored to volunteer again. I will also be bring items to you in the future!!
My first introduction to Minnie's Food Pantry was through collaboration between a Business Resource Group at my employer Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and Minnie's. One of the first things that I noticed about Minnie's was the positive energy that I felt when I was there. The staff had extremely positive attitudes and energy when they talked about their work as well as when they worked with or trained volunteers. The volunteers fed off the energy from the staff and it created a virtuous circle in terms of positive energy. I have been very fortunate to have an opportunity to volunteer with Minnie's several times since 2017. My most recent volunteer event was Friday October 5, 2018 and while Minnie's has expanded the scope of their work in the community they still exhibit the same positive energy in all that they do. It has been a pleasure every time I have volunteered at Minnie's.
- William
I volunteered as part of a work event and loved it! Everyone at Minnie's was extremely professional, organized and extremely appreciative! They do great work helping our friends and neighbors in need - in a variety of ways. It was extremely eye-opening and rewarding! Kudos to Minnie's for all they do!
It wasn't just volunteering....It was an experience! The staff is very friendly and you can feel how passionate they are about Minnies. Every department is organized; from the storage room, the main lobby to the boutique store. If I lived in TX I would be a regular volunteer. This is a great place for companies to have their colleagues volunteer or even families to support the local community. Minnies definitely makes a difference.
This was an amazing experience. It's humbling to see the number of people who cannot afford meals for their families. I found myself hugging and talking to everyone I could. I saw people load food in suitcases, because it was easier to transport via the city bus. And everyone was so very thankful and nice to all of us volunteering that day. If you ever have a chance to donate a few hours of your time, this is definitely the place to volunteer. My whole family is going back to help with Thanksgiving. We all appreciate Minnie's Food Pantry. Thank you all for allowing me to experience all the good you do for our community and surrounding counties.
Volunteering at Minnies Food Pantry was an experience of a lifetime. To see all those smiling faces after receiving so much food was so fulfilling. Minnies Food Pantry goes above and beyond for the community. I would definitely give my time again to such a wonderful cause.
What a wonderful experience volunteering for Minnies Food Pantry. The staff is very dedicated to what they do and are very committed to the experience everyone has when they walk through the doors. From those in need of their services to the volunteers that come in everyone is impacted in a positive way. If you have not volunteered at Minnie's you don't know what you are missing. It would be a wonderful thing to show your kids as well as having the tremendous experience of helping those in your community.
I volunteered with a group from work and this was so much fun! Minnie's is a well oiled machine and I was very impressed with their dedication to providing for the community. I look forward to volunteering there again.
Great environment, helping people be seen in an affluent community who need help. Wonderful staff who truly care and are working hard to make a difference.
We were looking for a team building event for our team of 50. Oh man, we hit the jackpot with Minnie’s. To seenthe need within our own community, to see the faces of the people we helped, it was overwhelming to say the least. Minnie’s has given me a new perspective on the things most of us take for granted. Hunger within our own community. Our post meeting survey had a 100% request to volunteer at Minnie’s again, next year. My entire team found it rewarding. Knowing that Minnie’s is here, fighting the good fight everyday, with no help from the government, helps restore my faith in humanity.
I recently volunteered with Minnies and was impressed with the level of care they have regarding the items they provide to their clients. I worked in the second-hand store readying items for sale and was truly impressed with the standards they have about the products they offer for sale.
I love that they fresh produce that does not met their standards for human consumption is used by local farmers to feed livestock. They seem to waste very little!
A great organization that I hope to have a continuing relationship with!
I volunteered through my job @ Minnie's.It was just so awesome and a lot of fun to help out for a few hours with this amazing charitable organization. Minnie's is Godsend and the work they do is definitely out of love for the community and people in need. The staff is high spirited , motivated and dedicated to serving. I also need to mention Minnie's Resale Store , great place to shop and donate your new or slightly worn clothing and household items. Every thing they do is about giving. I will be back to volunteer on my own and through work . This one is real and should truly be supported.
I had volunteer at Minnie's through my job. I had never heard of Minnie's before. This was a wonderful experience all of the work that Minnie's does for the community is amazing. We work in the resale shop some because it was after an event they had the night before and we love it. Plan on becoming a regular volunteer outside of work, and since my son had to do volunteer work before college this is where we plan on doing a lot of it.
I have volunteered at a lot of food pantries over the years and have never experienced the organization that is Minnie's. Their attention to detail and commitment to providing their customers with a dignified experience is amazing. I plan to volunteer here in the future.
They have such a great structure of where they need help and you, as the volunteer, are able to see your time go to use! We had such a fantastic time volunteering through our work team and would highly recommend it.
Our company along with some affiliates spent the morning at Minnie's Food Pantry. The staff and organization was amazing! What a great experience : )
Volunteering at Minnies Food Pantry was a great experience. You can see the passion it everyone's face as they are doing so much good for the community. It is so nice to be able to interact with the people that you are helping through volunteering and donating at Minnies.
This is a great charity that does wonderful work for this community. It was a privilege to serve with them. We will be back to seve again!!!!
I volunteered with my company and the experience was humbling and amazing. All the volunteers I worked with that day, came from different companies. We came on the same mission, to do what we can with what we have, which is our time. Lynnette and her team were so welcoming and now I have decided to go back whenever they need me. A lot of people are blessed by what Minnie has done and keep on doing. Minnie's Food Pantry is doing what God ask of us to do, that is to help one another. This place is a blessing in many ways. Highfive Minnie's Food Pantry!
Volunteering at Minnie’s was a rewarding experience. The day I was there we helped 73 families by providing 3650 meals. Everything was well organized, and everyone was treated with care. I will definitely be volunteering again.
We enjoy volunteering at Minnie's as a family. The staff and volunteers are very dedicated to offering a professional, welcoming, kind experience to every client who comes to the pantry. It is a wonderful outreach effort and very well run.
It was such a wonderful experience to volunteer and to be part of a wonderful organization, the detail, the kindness, selfless way people at Minnies work together to give their best to the community. Thank you Minnies for everything you do on helping others.
Volunteering at Minnie's Food Pantry was a 100% positive experience. There were so many volunteers and staff busily working to make life better for those less fortunate. Volunteers represent all ages, races, and ethnic groups as do the clients. Such of feeling of community! Minnie's runs like a well-oiled machine, yet every client was treated with individual respect . I saw personal attention being paid to everyone who was served. I smiled all the rest of the day after volunteering, and woke up with a smile on my face the next morning remembering the Minnie experience. What an "upper"! I can hardly wait to go back!
I volunteered with my college aged son and I was very impressed with Minnies Food Pantry. I had heard of it but had never volunteered. They were very organized and has us to work quickly. It worked like a well oiled machine. What a wonderful offering they provide the community.
We had a great time and were really impressed about all that Minnies Food Pantry does for the community. We will definitely be back to help out and support this wonderful charity!
The generosity shown at Minnie’s is incomparable to anything I’ve been apart of.My time there makes me proud to have met such great people.
Very organized and everyone is helpful, as a volunteer.
Looking forward to open opportunites to use my open time, while finding a full time job.
Great organization. Amazed at all the contributions that are received.
This is one organization that truly gives up to people. From the people who actually work there to all the volunteers, they make this experience so much fun. This is without a doubt the most welcoming group of people I have ever met. I so look forward to my days at Minnies!
It was amazing! Everything was so thought out and organized. No time was wasted. I feel like I made an important contribution and loved everything about the experience. Lynette and all of the employees were thoughtful and caring.
Wow- it was truly an honor to serve with Minnies last week. I was blown away by their efficiency, humbleness, and authentic kindness. As soon as you walk through the door, a volunteer greets you with the biggest smile and truly makes you feel welcomed and a part of their mission! Another thing that I loved is that at the end of your service, they share the impact you made and how important your time spent is. I will definitely be back to serve!
Minnie's Food Pantry is a nonprofit organization that helps people that can’t afford food. It was founded on April 1,2008, by Dr. Cheryl Jackson. When I walked in the the first thing I saw was the red carpet leading us to the front desk. I wondered why there is a red carpet in a food pantry. Later during the orientation I learned that the red carpet was there so that the people that walk in there feel special. At first I thought the name Minnie was the founder's name. Minnie was Cheryl’s mother’s name. When her father died she wanted the world to know her name, so she started Minnie’s Food Pantry. During Cheryl’s life she had a hard time providing food for her family. She applied for food stamps but had a little too much money. She found a job that helped get enough money to do what she needed to do. Minnie’s Food Pantry receives no government support and is 100% community funded. They have been featured on: The Food Network’s documentary, Hunger Hits Home, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Good Morning America, Entertainment Tonight, The Talk and The Steve Harvey Show, amongst others.
I had a good time volunteering there. Since I wasn't older than 13 I couldn't do the things the older people were doing. Instead I decorated paper bags for children my age and younger, who don’t have that much food. On the bags we wrote bible verses, prayers, “Have a Great Day!”, and we drew many things. After that we filled the bags with milk, granola bars, fruit snacks, and crackers. Then we filled “Day Labor Bags.” Day Labor Bags are bags with premade food in them. They are for people who work but don’t get paid. In them we put water, juice, mac & cheese, canned sausages, crackers, granola bars, and fruit snacks. I wondered how they were going to eat the mac & cheese. Then they told me the people can just walk up to the nearest 7 Eleven to get hot water. Then we cleaned the whole place by sweeping the floors, picking up trash, mopping the floors, wiping the tables and the chairs, and rearranging everything to make the place look nice.
This was a very nice opportunity. When I was there, there were people who volunteer there every week! This was my first time volunteering there but probably not my last time. It made me realize how lucky I am to have food on my table everyday. These people they are serving don’t have anything. I think it’s nice for people to spend their time helping the least fortunate. The work of mercy I chose was feed the hungry. I chose this because I wanted to help those who are less fortunate then I am. I didn’t see any hungry people when I was there, but some of the other volunteer’s did. I had a really nice time there, and everybody was so nice. Everyone there had such a big heart, devoting their time for those in need. On Saturday mornings I spend my time on my phone this time I actually did something to help people. I really do recommend volunteering at Minnie’s Food Pantry.
CalTech volunteered at Minnies Food Panty this week and it was an awesome experience! It was so organized it made us want to come back! We are trying to figure out when we can come back and do it again! Lynette and her whole team were great leaders and have done an outstanding job streamling their process! I would encourage anyone who wants to give back to the community to contact Minnies and see how you can help!
I volunteered on last Friday, and Minnie's treats every member of the society with so much care and compassion. I enjoyed every minute volunteering at this location, and I felt that I was able to make a difference in the community. One of the best non profits in the DFW area for sure.
Focus is on helping families, veterans and other people in need in the community with a variety of resources. Food of course being one, and a lot of food passes thru that facility, but also with training on finances and how to prepare meals with the food received. Also, there are clothing items, books, and other sundry items. The staff is beyond nice, they are family to these people. I was impressed and will be volunteering agian
I loved volunteering with Minnies Food Pantry!! They made it fun and it was organized so that everyone was maximizing their efforts!!
Great group experience! Dancing, singing, and laughing are all part of the package! You also get to sort REAL food to be provided to families in need. What a great combination!
I was absolutely blown away by Cheryl and the entire staff. The experience was fantastic. I had a blast and, more importantly, the opportunity to help serve an undeniably worthwhile cause. It was a blessing. What a wonderful organization. I definitely want to go back and volunteer again....soon !
I volunteered with my company and it was an inspiring experience - I look forward to volunteering my time and donations to Minnie's in the future.
Minnie's Food Pantry is a full service shop that includes food services and educational opportunities for people in need of a loving helping hand! I was very impressed with the huge facility and all the people involved. They literally roll out the red carpet for guest services!
I had a great experience at Minnie's Food Pantry. I have volunteered at many places in the past few years but none have been as rewarding as helping out at Minnie's. Everyone there was extremely friendly and made all the volunteers feel welcomed and appreciated. I especially enjoyed meeting some of the clients that come in for services. I had the opportunity to help carry out the food and really enjoyed talking to the clients and learning a bit about each of them. I also really liked how well organized Minnie's operation is, it seems to all work so well and I know the reason is because of the great staff they have. Congratulations on your great team!!
This was a great experience in giving back and seeing the actual hand-off to those that are in need. I had the pleasure of being my first time volunteer at Minnie's food Pantry. The staff was very welcoming, organized and grateful.
I will be back to donate my time to volunteer and will tell others as well.
This is the first time that I have volunteered at Minnies Food Pantry Inc. My first reaction was
very positive! The overall energy and attitude is very welcoming and friendly. The people at check in were kind and patient, they did not seem frustrated or overwhelmed with a full house of people. The facility seems extremely organized and CLEAN. I will volunteer again at some point in the future.
About 20 of us volunteered from our company. We received orientation and assignments. We were busy from 8AM until 11:30AM, non stop. I LOVED it!
The staff at Minnie's was great. They were very friendly and knowledgeable. They gave us a tour of their facilities, the story behind Minnie's and informed us of their community needs, relationships and people that they serve.
I've volunteered with other organizations in the community and they can be very unorganized and not a good use of our time for the number of employees that come to volunteer. I am very impressed with the organization of the various jobs that we were able to do. I can't believe we prepared and served so many people in that short amount of time.
I would like to go back again.
This was my first time to volunteer at Minnie's. I will definitely be back. The individuals who operate this non profit are amazing! You can tell these people love their charity! The place is super clean, organized and ran like a well-oiled machine. I can't wait to go back and bring my son!
Thank you for a rewarding experience
Amanda Feldman-Butcher
Prime Lending
This organization is so loving and all the staff is so passionate about being an advocate for hunger. Minnie's does great work and I am happy I got to volunteer there!
This was a great volunteer experience! The staff at Minnie's is extremely organized and succeed in achieving an incredibly efficient and well-run operation. The facility is also extremely clean. More volunteer organizations should follow this model, especially when dealing with food and other perishable items which require quick turnover.
I recently volunteered at Minnie's Food Pantry. I verified can good expiration dates, sorted items, stacked shelves and helped create need boxes of grocery items. Took donated clothing and other items to drop off locations. This was a very rewarding experience. I was amazed at the dedication of the employees and in awe of the amount of food and meals that this organization provides to those in need. Truly amazing!!!!
The people who run this organization are awesome. They're friendly and bright and easily encourage everyone who volunteers to be the same. They were welcoming, kind, and obviously cared about their community. I'm looking forward to going back to volunteer as soon as I can!
This was my first time volunteering at Minnie's Food Pantry and it was a most exceptional experience. When the economy crashed in California 2008-2010, I was a food bank customer. Comparing Minnie's to that one, Minnie's is like the taj mahal of food banks! From the quality of the food, to the service, to the personality and style of the personnel. I will go back to volunteer with my company every year. And their resale boutique is amazing as well! I would recommend this food bank to anyone looking for sure!
Minnie's Pantry is a wonderful opportunity to volunteer. Not only because of the cause that they support but also because they are super friendly and also highly organized. Which made the volunteer experience a very positive and productive one. All of the volunteers (50+) had continuous tasks to do the entire time we were there. Dr Cheryl Jackson was there and she is a magnificent soul, fun, loving , smart and a true motivator. Her personality and spirit kept the team going at a great pace and helped everyone enjoy themselves.
This nonprofit organization touches home for myself. When I was a young girl my mother who was divorced and trying to raise four kids on her own struggled to put food on the table or pay the bills. I can remember eating cereal without milk for dinner. This organization is making a positive impact on so many families with the work they are doing. I enjoyed working along side Cheryl Action Jackson and her team! I can't wait to come back with my seven year old son and allow him to have this experience! Keep up the great work Minnie's team!!
Mininie's food pantry is a great place to spend your volunteer hours. It's awesome to be able to see the fruits of your labor when you put smiles on faces by feeding them
It was my first time volunteering and it made me appreciate what they do for the community. I hope they continue to grow so they can help out more people. God bless!
It was really amazing great atmosphere !and over all really positive and it felt good to help and be apart of such a great organization thanks for having me ☺️.
I recently volunteered at Minnie's for the first time. Cheryl and her team are so very excited and passionate about the work they are doing there, collecting food, sorting, now the resale shop - to help further the donation of food, and serving the families in need. They are amazing and have authentic servants hearts. They appreciate their volunteers and treat them like family as well. Volunteering at Minnie's was far more a blessing to me, than I was to them.
I had a great time and working with the great folks at Minnie's today. We had a blast and really felt like we accomplished something. Not just for Minnie's, but for the community and for ourselves. It was very rewarding!
Thanks for having us!
I really enjoyed being a volunteer for Minnies Food Pantry Inc. ! They were so welcoming and the work they put into giving is amazing :) they have impacted me and will definitely return to volunteer .
I can't believe the number of families in need and how many families and communities that Minnies Food Pantry touches on a weekly base. I will always donate my time and money to this charity. I'm so happy I volunteered.
It was a wonderful and full filling experience!!! I enjoyed helping and giving back as I myself have needed help at one time and I appreciate what your organization is doing for its community!!!
This experience was awesome and humbling. I loved giving back to the community and being to assist others was a blessing. I love that Minnie's Food Pantry cares about the community and I and my son will be doIng this again. It was very rewarding to help others!
This was a very rewarding experience. My son and I really enjoyed the quality time that we spent together helping others. Thank you for the opportunity to serve
very organized and focused. They handled volunteers perfectly. I've worked with a lot of food pantries and by far this one exceeded my expectations.
Had a wonderful time volunteering at Minnies Food Pantry. The people there are so wonderful and fun to work around. Thank you Lynette, Linda, and Laurie for a very pleasant volunteer day.
Melisa Jones
Great experience. Everyone was so happy and glad to be there. It was true teamwork. It is rewarding to know that you are able to help so many families just by giving a few hours of your time to Minnie's Food Pantry.
Such a great time with our team - great tunes, good energy and wonderful people. It was a wonderful experience and will be a repeat event for our team! Thank you to the coordinators for helping us get organized and moving!
Volunteering at Minnie's Food Panty was AMAZING!!!!
We sorted through thousands of boxes of cereal for them.
I really enjoyed being able to help out those in need and all the volunteers there were so friendly and real made me feel welcomed as well as if we were all family. I got to see how grateful people were to be able to get this help and the feeling I got when they thanked for just assisting the.
I had a great time working with Minnie's Food Pantry. Their story is inspiring. How one woman could have a vision and make all of that possible. It warmed my heart to find out they recently moved into a bigger space. The meals they provide for their families in a loving, caring environment is amazing to see. Everyone is willing to give a free hug and put a smile on every face they see. They care about their volunteers as well. I don't know how many times people asked me how I was doing. I worked as a cart runner and was able to experience the happiness on their family's faces when they received their food. Everyone is treated as family. I knew only one person the day the morning I walked in. The afternoon when I walked out, I couldn't wait to come back.
I just had a wonderful experience volunteering at Minnies Food Pantry! The staff and other volunteers are some great people. I was so surprised at the amount of food that is donated and distributed through this organization. If you are looking for a way to give back to the community and want to help out a great organization, then check out Minnies Food Pantry. This will be one of the most rewarding 4hrs you ever will spend!
Mike Hageman
ASI a people driven company
Minnie's Pantry was so organized, and had such a wide array of ways they're helping the community. I was blown away by the amount of food they had, and the efficiency with which they was impressive. I'll definitely be back... next time with my kids to help.
I had a wonderful experience sorting food at Minnie's. Everything was very organized, and the music kept you moving. Will do it again.
What a fantastic group of people and a wonderful way to lend a hand to others in need. They truly roll out the red carpet for their guest and volunteers alike!
My experience was great. I was welcomed and felt very close to the staff at Minnies Food Pantry. I will be going back to volunteer soon. We at Ambit had a great time.
Great, fun way to get involved and volunteer with Cheryl, RJ and the folks at Minnie's food pantry! The day was fast paced, energetic and fun, we will definitely be back to help Cheryl and her crew! Great things are happening at Minnie's, we are thankful to have had an opportunity to part of the blessings coming from Minnie's food pantry!!
This is a terrific charity. We will definitely be volunteering again. It was lots of fun. The time flew by and we knew we were doing something to really help.
It was great knowing I was helping put a smile on someone's face. I will continue to help the community and hope to be able to volunteer more with Minnie's Food Pantry.
My husband and I really enjoyed our time volunteering at Minnie's Food Pantry, the volunteer signup was seamless. We got to witness firsthand, what a blessing this place is to the community. Minnie's is truly making difference one person at a time.
This was my first time volunteering with Minnie's and it was wonderful! I cannot wait to go back again :)
Great experience and great group of Volunteers. We were there for 4 hours and were able to assist 60 people in receiving food with a red carpet experience. Not to mention the new store that is about to open, even includes a "Couture section.
Everyone is very helpful, very very nice. They all give us hugs, and we need that. You saved our lives this Christmas. And you continue to do that because we are struggling right now and this is our source of food.
The service here is very much appreciated. When me and my family don't have anything we can always count on Minnie's. We are not treated as clients but as family. I will remember Minnie's and pass on the greatness to my friends.
I think this is the most wonderful program that I have every been able to be a part of. I never seen people so willing to help other people in need. I look forward to the day, I will be able to volunteer to help. Everyone spirit here is loving and helpful.
I was told about Minnies during a very dark time of my life. I was homeless and ran from an abusing meth house. I WAS a meth addict. I now that been clean over 2 years. Minies was a God send and pulled me through mentally, emotionally and financially. Thank you so very much for your kindness. Greatful.....Tawnee
I love coming here because its helps provide for my family. It helps us give 3 meals when we don't normally have them. I am disabled and this helps me help my family. And everyone is so kind to me.
It's a joy every time I come to Minnie's. You feel the love from the moment you step into the door. Don't know where I would without them sometimes. I just love them all.
I love Minnies. When I come here I am sooo loved. They treat me with such great respect & dignity . I love the experience I have here, people are friendly, muuucch love show. I never leave unhappy!
God Bless Cheryl , her family and all that work and volunteer at Minnie's Food Pantry. I truly believe GOD put Cheryl and her family in a situation that HE knew she would not only take care of her family but families of those that she would meet in the future. I'm sorry you had a tough time but at the same time glad you did, because without you, Minnie's would not exist. Blessings to all!
Great bunch of people. They are very organized and keep the momentum and praise going so that we could accomplish a lot. It was a very enjoyable and fulfilling experience and will definitively be back!
It was a very rewarding experience to be able to assist Minnie's Pantry in getting ready for the Thanksgiving holiday. The assistance that they are able to provide for those who cannot afford it throughout the year is a awesome!!!!!
This non profit organization was such a humbling experience, these workers are there because they want to not because they need to be. Providing assistance to others regardless or color creed or race is very rare and i am thankful to have an opportunity to work beside these wonderful, amazing and empathetic people. I look forward to going back there and giving my all in any and every possible way.
My is Thembi and I am with FedEx Services, I volunteered at Minnie's Food Pantry today and had a wonderful time serving and helping people in need. Ms. Erica , Ms. Lynnette were so awesome and they educated us and gave us inspiration to do more for the community and for the less fortunate.
I had a great time volunteering everyone was so nice and I will defiantly volunteer my services again along with my kids
Great organization, and so well organized! Everyone has such a great attitude and positive outlook. So fun to volunteer here!
Minnie's is such an inspirational place to volunteer. Everyone can relate to the impact that this organization brings because we've either been there or know someone who has. I'm so blessed to have been able to serve the families today.
Not only that, The staff was great to work with as well! Sandy, Lynette, Susan and Mike make Minnie's a brighter place!
This was my first time volunteering at Minnie's Food Pantry, Inc. Overall it was a great experience. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. We were able to get quite a bit of work done since there were volunteers from my company and another today. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the community, this is a great placed to do it. We saw many of the customers who were benefitting from the services at Minnie's as well. It was wonderful to see a direct and immediate impact in the area we served today.
I have been coming to Minnie's Pantry for about two years they are always so sweet they have helped me with food and just showed me very much love. I thank you I'm glad they exist I'm very grateful for their very being
What an AWESOME experience! It's a great joy to see the smiles and hear the stories from the recipients that I have had the pleasure to help. There's no greater joy than to give back. Minnie's Pantry rolls out the red carpet for all to be helped. Not only does Minnie's help those who come to the pantry for help, but they also go out to the public. Now you tell me who wouldn't want to serve in a pantry like Minnie's! There is so much love at Minnie's!
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I have volunteered at Minnie's Food Pantry and I found this place to be refreshing and full of life. The food they serve is unbelievable and the people leave better than they came.
Review from Guidestar
Minnie Food pantry, is ok the food is outdated, especially the meat, and the jelly, I know we are poor people, even poor people deserve food that is not rotten or outdate. Plz consider this, befor you all pass out this food and keep the good food. Thank u
Fabulous Group of people that form what the TRUE meaning of TEAMWORK is and it what it means to serve those who are less fortunate and in need,
My company did a volunteer project here and it was such an amazing experience! Very well run and organized. Clients were so appreciative of our help. We will definitely be back to Minnie's in the future.
Natalie
I have been involved with a number of non-profit agencies during my life and I found Minnie's Pantry to be one of the most well-organized, efficient and extremely friendly groups with which I have ever worked. The volunteers and staff were fabulous and so appreciative of our help. They treated everyone who came in with respect and did whatever they could to help meet their needs . And the positive energy was absolutely contagious. I look forward to working with them again.
The people at this charity are very supportive and definitely showed that they care for people that need food. I had the chance to ride to different stores to pick up food and then load it up at the food pantry. Everyone was friendly and open to all of the support from a variety of volunteers, including families and corporate groups.
Making a difference one meal at a time! Our organization relies on volunteering....exposing our staff to what it means to volunteer started our "Giving Back" initiative. Minnies was one of the causes we chose to support. It was an amazing opportunity for us. As a team we headed to Minnies and walked away with a life changing experience. In July, Minnies was able to provide 1,014 families with food.
Number of people in those families: 3,217
Total Pounds of food given: 47,279 pounds
Total Number of volunteer who put smiles on Families faces:431
Be a part of the solution!
Minnie's food pantry does far more than hand out food to the needy. They take care of their patron's emotional needs as well by showing respect, welcoming with hugs and smiles and offering bottled water while they wait and giving them a red carpet welcome. They offer internal programs for their clients including classes for cooking healthy to balancing your checking account to having computers available for those who need to use them. Minnie's reaches the community outside its doors by having programs for taking food to some of the Senior Living facilities, as well as having a sack lunch program for homeless and day workers. When you volunteer you are met with people who are full of energy and excitement and are glad you are there and no matter what task you are given they make you feel appreciated and you leave with a feeling of gratitude and appreciation and can't wait to go back to volunteer again. Minnie's is not there to hand out, they strive to lend a helping hand to help people up.
I have been so impressed with this organization. They harness the passion of the local community with organized volunteer events, and, most importantly, they treat everyone who comes to them for assistance with respect.
Two cans of corn and 3.4 million meals later
www.minniefoodpantry.org
My name is Cheryl Jackson, I supported the organization called Minnie's Food Pantry because my sister was talking to me and I found out that she only had on can of corn in her house and when I told my husband about it, he said if I asked her for it, she would give it to us. I begged him not to but then we agreed if she brought it, we would give her our savings which at the time was $500 ( which ironically is the amount of your 1st place prize). The back story is that there was a time when I couldn't feed my family of four but then times got better and my husband and I began to see the light at the end of the tunnel BUT to know that my only sister needed food for her family just devastated me. Well, my sister did bring that can of corn to me and we gave her the money. Years later our father would pass away and I needed to find a way to honor my mother so the charity I gave to was the one I started, it's called Minnie's Food pantry and it is named after our Mother, Minnie Ewing who passed away this year on Mothers Day weekend. We are still feeding people in her name, we recently gave food for 10,000 people for Thanksgiving so this contest would help us keep the mission going. To give corn that we didn't have to over 300,000 people and counting means more to me and my sister now that our mother is going. Minnie's Pantry literally rolls out the red carpet for people to get a healthy meal. Giving is the fabric of our family, from generation to generation.
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My experience at Minnies Food Pantry was heart warming. The staff was well organized and the need is great. Minnies Food Pantry is fulfilling a great need in our community. They are able to make a little go a long long way and I was thankful for being a part of the experience.
I was very impressed! Minnies is well run and very organized. Great people running a great organization for a good cause. They never turn anybody in need away.
Minnie's is an amazing organization. They are super respectful of the clients who come in for help. Very personal with each one. The amount of food that goes in and out of the food pantry is both awesome and humbling.
A group of us from work volunteered one morning to help process incoming donations and prepare food for distribution to families in need. I was not only amazed with the commitment and organization of the staff and other volunteers but with the real need in my own community. That morning we served 1,295 people representing 2,247 individual family members and distributed 47,335 pounds of food. What a great experience!
I volunteered recently as Minnie's, having had no previous experience or knowledge of the organization, and I was blown away. Minnie's is truly unique in its endeavors to make each person walking through the door feel special, rather than ashamed as many feel when receiving food at other places. The red carpet, the smiles on everyone's faces, and the overall enthusiasm create a welcoming environment for both customers and volunteers. The organization is extremely organized and the facilities were spotless. I left that day feeling like I had truly made a difference. Minnie's is a wonderful organization with great values. I encourage those who are interested to donate to Minnie's and take the time to volunteer to see just what an impact your donations have on so many lives.
It was an amazing and humbling opportunity to help a lending hand at Minnie's. Our group was so excited to volunteer, and was so moved by the joy and gratitude of the entire staff. The staff changes lives on the daily with such sincerity and gratitude, and to be able share in this experience with them was wonderful. The staff was able to share stories about their outreach and how much they've grown, and the passion everyone shared was astounding. Can't wait to help out again!
I volunteered for the organization in September, 2015 and was very impressed with the way the volunteers were utilized. The morning began with training and information about the organization and then we were split into groups. I assisted with filling food boxes for distribution. Everyone (volunteers & staff) was extremely helpful, upbeat and friendly. That on top of the fact that everything was so well organized made me feel like I had really made a contribution. I have volunteered for many organizations in my lifetime, but this was one of the most positive & rewarding experiences I have had. I will definitely do it again!
Minnie's Food Pantry is one of the greatest acts of giving I have personally experienced. It goes beyond the walls of giving and feeding but has touched the hearts of every person that volunteers and or donates. I have personally witnessed life changing events in the lives of many of the people fed by Minnies Food Pantry.
Lauretta Pierce CEO/ Founder Covenant Cookies Inc
Minnie's Food Pantry was founded on the principle of caring for those in need by supplying them with healthy, nutritious food and treating them with dignity, with love and with respect and as brothers and sisters. At Minnie's Food Pantry you only see smiling faces and people holding their heads up high. Minnie's is funded by individuals, churches, businesses both large and small. It is through your donations that Minnie's Food Pantry is able to feed thousand of meals weekly. If you have donated food or money, thank you. If you have not, please consider doing so. I am proud to be associated with Minnie's, come join us
Minnie's Food Pantry rolls out the red carpet for everyone - the people they serve, the volunteers that donate their time and the donors who donate food and money. They are led by the fabulous Dr. Cheryl 'Action' Jackson who's passion for serving is contagious. The team ensures that every person who walks through the doors of the building are served with a smile and a hug. The now infamous chant of 'If you can't feed a hundred people, feed just one' says it all in a nutshell. No matter how big or small the difference is...they encourage everyone to just make A DIFFERENCE. And Minnie's does just that for thousands of families every year.
Minnie's Food Pantry was founded on the principle of caring for those in need by supplying them with healthy, nutritious food and treating them with dignity, with love and with respect and as brothers and sisters. At Minnie's Food Pantry you only see smiling faces and people holding their heads up high. Minnie's is funded by individuals, churches, businesses both large and small. It is through your donations that Minnie's Food Pantry is able to feed thousand of meals weekly. If you have donated food or money, thank you. If you have not, please consider doing so. I am proud to be associated with Minnie's, come join us
While volunteering at Minnie Food Pantry in Plano, TX, my eyes were opened to the wonderful things that they are doing for the community. From being well organized, to giving to the homeless, delivering food to shelters and elderly, they are truly making a difference. I will definitely be in contact to volunteer again very soon. Thanks for all that you do.
Had a great experience in this volunteer opportunity. I can see the everyone are helping with happy hearts. It was priceless to see the faces of those who received the gift. More power and God bless you all !
Volunteering at Minnies Food Pantry was an awesome experience! The staff was so friendly and caring for everyone that walked down the red carpet! They were organized and ready to serve. I would definitely volunteer again!
What a remarkable experience! Our group was so excited to volunteer and were so moved by the experience! Cheryl and her team changes lives in such a sincere and heartfelt way. Cheryl shared stories from the heart about starting Minnie's and how fortunate she is to continue it. Her passion is astounding. We were moved to tears. We felt so fortunate to help touch lives. Volunteering was so fun and we hope to be regulars there.
I was able to work as an intern this summer as part of the Bank of America Student Leaders program, and I will never forget my experience. Unlike many nonprofits that treat their recipients as recipients, Minnie's treated everyone like they were part of their big family. Everyday I received a hug from Leroy and everyday I left feeling more and more loved. I can't wait to come back!
What we like most about Minnies is the way they treat the people. Everyone is treated with respect and compassion.
I have been volunteering at Minnies for about one year. I just love the way the recipients are treated with respect and dignity. Very family friendly making it easily accessible to those with children, who receive a goody bag when with their parents. It is the small touches that make these children feel important and loved! Everyone is greeted at the door and welcome to the coffee bar and a snack while waiting in the comfortable lobby. Thank you Minnies for providing this service in our community.
I saw a feature on Food Network on " Hunger in America" and Minnie's Food Pantry was one organization that was featured. I couldn't believe the hunger need in my own city and immediately knew I had found the place I had been looking for to volunteer. My first day at Minnie's was the most positive, upbeat experience I have had in a long time! All the volunteers are so excited to be there and I was amazed at the amount and quality of food they provided families each day! I had the pleasure of getting to meet some of the families, serve them coffee, water and snacks and occasionally to hear their story. These people were treated with such love, kindness, and respect by everyone they came in contact with and I am proud to say I am now a member of Teamminnies!
Very organized and people are treated with such dignity. So happy to volunteer with a group that is definitely making a change in the community.
When I was in 9th grade my mom nagged me to volunteer all the time to get hours for college so we chose a location relative to our home which ended up to be Minnie's. I'm moving on to my junior year in high school and I'm still here volunteering. Minnie's has an environment that draws people back to volunteer, the energetic and friendly environment really helps work get done.
the first time i came here it was great when i left me and my friends all said i wanna go back there
I first found out about Minnie's pantry when my mom lost her job and was struggling on putting food on the table for me and my brother. She applied for food stamps but got denied, luckily he found Minnies food pantry and we started going here every Sunday for food plus even volunteering then getting the food at the end. I have found this pantry way better than any other I've been to and I'm always willing to volunteer at anytime. Me and my mom Isn't struggling now but i still come to volunteer because I've always felt good helping my community, and meeting new friends with similar interests of why they're here.
Minnie's Food Pantry is an amazing place! They make everyone that walks through the door feel like a celebrity by rolling out the red carpet and serving everyone with a smile. This is a fun place to volunteer and really makes you feel like you are making a difference.
I am one of two interns at Minnie's Food Pantry for the summertime, and allow me to shed some light on the situation: THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!! I absolutely love coming into work everyday, because everyday is new!! Sarah (the other intern) and I have been able to work in different areas and experience it all; we WOman the desks, sort through the food, create kiddie and day labor bags, make boxes, and so much more!! Seeing the face of clients we have helped gives this overwhelming, indescribable feeling!! Minnie's runs a professional business, but with the idea that the clients are stars!! The staff and volunteer always have smiles on their faces and make everyone into one big happy family!! Minnie's is the place to be!! :)
Minnie's Food Pantry is an amazing place!!! No one walks out without a smile on their face. Pure love is shared with everyone.
Leaders of volunteers give the vision of the pantry first, followed by how recent changes are increasing the value to the community. We worked with smiles!
This was my first time volunteering here. Everyone working here made me feel so welcome. I could not believe how much food goes out here on a daily basis. Cheryl also told me about her bigger vision of getting more than just food items for the people who come here for help. She wants to help them to be able to provide for themselves. What a blessing Minnie's place is!!!
I enjoy volunteering at Minnies. The people are welcoming and upbeat. It is a worthwhile organization that I am glad to help.
Volunteering at Minnie's is one of the best uses of my time ever! This organization provides an unfortunately very important function in our community and I'm proud to be a part of it. The atmosphere is positive and upbeat and I have made friends with other regular volunteers. I would only have one suggestion - sometimes there are too many chiefs. One person will give instructions then someone else comes along and gives other instructions. This is a loving, giving place and I will be coming back for my weekly dose of love and appreciation for a long time!
I love volunteering at Minnies. Our volunteers are wonderful and it is a joy to come every week and know that I am helping families. I come away knowing that I did a small part in helping and giving back. I know that our clients are very grateful. It is a humbling experience for them, but we treat them with respect and dignity. "There but for the grace of God go I"
Volunteering at Minnie's is wondeeerful! I receive far more than I could ever give! The love just flows through the place! We enjoy music, dancing and hugging! I lok forward each week to coming here and being with my people! The clients are so appreciative and I am so glad to be helping someone that needs food!
Minnie's is a wonderful place to volunteer. Everyone is so glad to be here and the clients are very appreciative of all they receive. A past student of mine told me that this is the one food pantry where she felt good about coming because everyone is so positive.
I volunteered at Minnie's Food Pantry for the first time in Jan 2014 with Young Men Service League in Frisco and enjoyed it so much that I am now volunteering every Thursday. All of the volunteers are so fun to work with and it is such an uplifting time to be serving our community....Traci M
I have been volunteering here at Minnie's for almost three years now and I have loved every minute of it! Everyone here from Cheryl the founder to all the volunteers have a heart and strong desire to help our neighbors. In this day with all the hard times we never know when we could end up in the same position and in need of help. So when I volunteer here I am grateful that I am able to provide a helping hand and big smile and a hug if needed.
What a blessed opportunity to be able to serve with these people. Minnie's serve people with genuine joy. Thank you for all you do!
An unbelievably kind organization spreading the love into North Texas. Each person is here by choice and the joy that radiates throughout is obvious.
Minnie's doesn't only feed the hungry, they feed the human spirit. This is an incredible organization that is worthy of every point on these 5 stars! GO MINNIES!!!!!
Minnie's Pantry does an incredible job of meeting the community where they are & doing it with such an inspiring attitude! Thank you Minnie's!
I was a first time volunteer at Minnies food pantry. I will always come back. I enjoyed love the love in the air.
I had an awesome experience today I love Minnies food pantry. I will be back everytime I have a chance.
This was a life changing experience... To see so many unselfish, giving, loving people come together in the name of helping was moving... I believe that I will continue to volunteer with Minnies as much as I can... I am thankful for this experience.
House of faith community church singles came out and enjoyed working with everyone. This place is a blessing to the community and we will be coming back
I loved volunteering at Minnie's. It was my first time coming by and everyone was very friendly and it was a joy serving the community. I will be definitely be coming back again!!!!
LaToya Taylor
Minnie's has such a great expectation that they meet every time. They never decline a person and it is truly AMAZING.
I loved everything about Minnie's Food Pantry!! Cheryl and her team are a wonderful group and this is a blessing for me!!! Ben N. Connection Point CHurch
I helped package all of the food and wrote the M on the barcode on the food. I really enjoyed my experience and I enjoyed hearing the story of Minnies and I am 16 years old. I will for sure be back to enjoy the love and hugs.
I helped moved all the food around today. I am 15 years old and I really enjoyed my time here at Minnies.
I unloaded boxes and stacked the shelf with food. I directed the younger men. I am here with Shelton School. I had a fantastic experience I enjoy the experience every time I am here at Minnies. I would give it 6 stars 5 is not enough.
I always have a great time at Minnies Food Pantry. The love they have for the people they serves reminds me of how we are suppose to be living our lives on a daily bases. We are created to be servers and that's exactly what they do at Minnies Food Pantry. I love you guys for what you are doing. Please keep doing it. This is why God created you.
A very uplifting experience helping out at Minnie's! So much thought an love goes into everything they do here. Can't wait to come back to help anytime I have the chance!
Minnie's has been an experience the minute that one walks in the door. They make you feel welcomed and that you have a place to go to when you need the help. The best pay back about volunteering is the payback of the emotions from all the people this helps. It a great organization that can lift the spirits of anyone who needs. Even a smile can brighten you day. this organization brings hope to the hopeless and insecure that sometimes this environment can bring upon.
I really enjoyed serving here today. This organization is filled with so much love and positive energy that every one that walks in the doors, leave feeling better about themselves. I loved my experience so much that I plan to be a regular volunteer here! Thank you to Minnie's for sharing the act of giving with me today.
Outstanding experience meeting people and helping people. The staff is EXCELLENT! I will do this again in the near future.
A fun exciting and rewarding experience! The atmosphere was great and a great staff that manages it.
It's always a privilege to serve those in need. At Minnie's Food Pantry it's also a pleasure. The energy and spirit of giving is very high and extremely genuine. So glad that a Fossil employees support this wonderful cause.
I like the excitement. It gives me a chance to help people that I normally don't get into contact with. I like the afterfeeling of this volunteering. I felt inspired. There was so much teamwork. We are all strangers but we all connected. The feeling of accomplishment is my favorite part of Minnie's.
It is really cool to see people volunteer. I have never volunteered. I was overwhelmed about how many people are here to help. It was awesome to see people come together. I came here for school project, but I know I am going to come back.
I came to begin volunteer to get rid of a legal situation I had. I thought when that situation was satisfied that I would never come back. But not realizing that I would get more back inside of me volunteering. When you see people come here, you realize that my thing is nothing. There are people out there that need help. I was so humbled.
This is my second time here. It was such a humbling experience to be on the front line (I did the administrative work for my company the first time Fossil volunteered). I connected with someone who needed food and it made my year to be able to help like this. I have never felt such joy to do something as we have done at Minnie's.
My wife and I have volunteered here for over a year. We enjoy the people that work here and we are treated with respect and kindness. Everyone gets a smile and hug that needs it. That is why we volunteer.
This was a great experience for all of us, but mainly I had a great time seeing people from all over. At my volunteer experience with Bank of America we were able to use this as a great way to team build and help the community. This was such a great positive environment, I will be back to help again! Also it's great for people that are in Plano!!!!
I loved the energy provided by all of the volunteers at Minnie's. Everyone was excited to be there helping out in any way that they could. I also noticed a very diverse group of people helping out. All races, genders, ages, etc., were in attendance. It was a great experience for my team and I and we would love to help out again in the future.
As a Fossil employee I am proud to serve at Minnie's for about a year now. This is one of the best food banks in North Texas! A big thanks to Cheryl and Erica!
What a great place to come to volunteer. The excitement the staff has is contagious. I will definitely be coming back!
I have worked at several food banks and this is the best one I have ever been to. The energy, the facility and the people is 150% better. Everyone is nicer and the facility is much much cleaner than what I have seen.
Minnie's Food Pantry is amazing! The energy here is out fantastic and volunteering here is pleasure. This is my second time volunteering and certainly not my last. To see the smile's on the people's faces as they get their food is rewarding and warms my heart. I LOVE MINNIE'S!
Minnie's is the best!!!! I love volunteering here. Everyone at Minnie's is sincere and passionate and believe in their mission to eliminate hunger in our community. Volunteering here is not only fun, but you will see and feel that you make a difference. You will have a blast volunteering here and I can't wait to come back!
The energy here is great! You get to see the people you are helping which is really rewarding. You get to make a difference in someones life for the day and for the month. The best part of Minnie's is the difference you can make here for the community.
Minnie's food pantry has been the most rewarding experience of my life. I have been here several times and every time I always feel a joy for the amount of people we are able to feed. Minnie's is a warm, welcoming place for everyone in the community. I look forward to keep coming to Minnie's in the future.
I started at Minnies 3 years ago and this is the best Food Pantry I have ever been to! It is lively, fun and energetic and I look forward to coming back also!
This was a very positive, uplifting and overall encouraging experience! I look forward to coming back and helping out again!
I really enjoyed my time here and I really felt good giving back and I was inspired by the family. I will definitely be back to do it again!
Minnies is full of energy and full of love. I come every Wednesday because I like to serve and I serve with my grandmother for HDCC since the age of 5! It is just a blessing to be a blessing to others!!
I work for Fossil and our company has partnered with Minnie Food Pantries--the penny collection and we collected $2300 and we are volunteering two days this week and I am so excited to give back to the community! The ladies here are fabulous and have a great spirit and hospitality! Just a wonderful experience and I hope to do this more often!
I had a wonderful time and it was a great experience. I really enjoyed helping people sorting the food and putting them in bags for the people to take home!
I didn't even know this was hear and know that I know I am excited and look forward to coming back with my children. This was truly a great experience!
I love volunteering..it is a very clean and well organized place! I hope to do it again with the kids real soon!
This is a blessing to come and tell people about the Lord and the Lord is providing so many opportunities for the people in the community!
I have similar things as this before and I have always enjoyed it. This brings me back to reality and I really enjoy doing and helping the community!!!
This is a really good community service for the entire Dallas Metro area! It is pretty organized and I look forward to coming back...They have served a lot of people today!
I am from Jesuit Dallas School and we come every Wednesday and I love RJ, Erica and Cheryl are just so happy to have us here! They are really nice and we look forward to coming every week and we love what they do and they started on their own!!
This is my second time and i really like it. I love helping people so I look forward to coming back more and MORE! I just love it!
I love the experience and being able to help the community! It is well organized and very efficient how everything works..I am honored to be a part of this opportunity. Thank you so much for having me!
I am inspired and I would love to come back..they are doing a wonderful thing for the community!! Great job Minnies!
I think what Minnies is doing is great--it is a controlled chaos and I am glad people have a place to come and get food!
Minnies is awesome and well organized and very friendly! I will definitely come back to support and bring more co workers with me. I absolutely love what they are doing here and you make it easy to volunteer!
I am volunteering with Bank of America and I am excited to help out the community and I will definitely be back to help out!
I am very touched to part of a great cause and I am looking forward to serving and helping out in the very near future. It is a wonderful experience!
This is a great experience--I like seeing how we are helping people and the environment is wonderful seeing lives change and it just makes me feel good!
This is very rewarding and I like it alot. They definitely keep you busy which is a good thing! I will definitely come back and I am looking forward to helping!
This is a great experience and I enjoyed meeting a lot of people. I will definitely come back and volunteer again!
It is fantastic--the best time ever. Everyone is working together and getting something done for the community. I look forward to coming back!
Minnie's Food Pantry is a hidden gem and I am so happy to have found this place! I am happy to be here helping and giving back to the community!!!
It is a fun experience and it will be beneficial to people in need! It gave me a feeling of satisfaction!
This has been a great experience. I loved giving back to the community--great atmosphere--fun upbeat! I would encourage everyone to volunteer!
I really enjoyed the experience and would recommend anyone looking for volunteer opportunities to come on down!!!
This is my first time here and the organization and the enthusiasm has been fantastic. there is a true sense of community and everyone is here and happy to help
I helped the clients push their carts to the car and we put items like brisket, eggs, bread and more in the cart! This is a blessing to everyone involved! I am glad I am a part.
I like volunteering here because the people are very nice and they treat the clients with respect And it is a fun environment!
I am so excited to be here volunteering with Minnie's Food Pantry! I have a heart to help those who cannot help themselves and that is exactly what they do:) You will be shocked at the great food they have for the community!!! I cannot wait to support and come back and help:)
It was totally awesome!!! Very kind and courteous group of people to volunteer with, my daughter and I will most certainly become regular volunteers.
Wow! I was so encouraged this morning. Everyone was so upbeat and helpful. We will definitely be back
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We were happy to help - everything was very organized and ran smoothly! We're thankful for the work Minnie's Food Pantry does.
Minnie's food pantry is a great place to volunteer at! I have learned a lot from working here, and has inspired me to do many services for my community. All the volunteers are nice and helpful.
Minnie's Food Pantry has a great atmosphere! Everyone seemed happy to be there and the progress we made was incredible. They really have a great program that helps people in need. Definitely the best food pantry in the DFW area!
I enjoyed helping out others by filing up boxes and sorting. I think that having a food pantry in Plano was a really great idea because its helping people who need food and bringing them a little bit of joy and a lot of hope.
I've enjoyed working with this organization because everyone here is very helpful and kind! I'll definitely reccomend this charity to other people.
I started here in January to help my daughter eqarn volunteer hours. We enjoyed it so much that we are back. Its the hugs and love here that make this place so unique. We serve, we have fun we hope to keep doing this for a long time. What a great way to serve the community we live in :-)
volunteering at this food pantry made me realize how lucky I am and now i want to volunteer here more.
I loved volunteering here because everyone cares about the cilents and treat them with respect. I would definitly come here again to volunteer.
I've been volunteering here for two years. I keep coming back because I enjoy spending every saturday here. The volunteering schedule is very easy to blend with your daily routine. The workspace is clear and all of the people are very friendly.
I've been going to Minie's for 2 years now and I plan for many more. The atmosphere is amazing and you dont even feel like your working. Not to mention they treat each and every person in the community with individual love and care. Go Minie's!!
This went way beyond my expectations! A great group of people all working for a wonderful
cause. Take time to volunteer. You will be richly blessed.
This is my first time to volunteer and it has been a wonderful experience. So many loving and caring people here. This place is clean and very well organized. A joy to be a part of!
My son and I have been volunteering with Minnie's through the YMSL Wildcat Chapter. We are always greeted with happy smiling faces and we have fun and stay busy the entire time. The folks than run Minnie's are awesome and the families that come in for assistance are so appreciative. You just never know who you will run into here but they are sure to be happy and offer you a hug!
The environment at Minnie's is organized and VERY FUN! It is wonderful to dance and sing along with Michael Jackson music playing in the background and watching how happy the families are with their product. Minnie's treat everyone with the dignity, grace and love all of God's children deserve!
We'll be back next month!
It was lots of fun. What I am most grateful for is the opportunity for me to meet new people and see smiling faces!
i twas a great experience volunteering at Minnies and i had a lot of fun. i plan on coming back again. ITS AWESOME!!
It's an energetic environment, helping other people with their daily needs of food, but also a wonderful spiritual environment.
I always feel welcome here and I always want to come back they make you feel like family and give out hugs for free :) Best food pantry ever
I love Minnie's Food Pantry!! This organization is great for struggling families that need help getting back on their feet. This is the best place to lift up your spirits with the smiles that you get from every family you help.
minnie's is by far one of the best places to volunteer. I had the most amazing time there from the dancing, to the wonderful people who help out.
I've been volunteering at Minnie's for over a year now. A friend brought me my first time, and I've been coming back every Saturday morning. The warm environment at Minnie's and the knowledge that I'm making a difference keeps me waking up early to come and help out another day. I love spending my Saturday mornings up here.
Excellent opportunity to volunteer in the community and immediately see the impact it makes. Other volunteers at Minnie's were fantastic and extremely helpful to first time volunteers.
Came in to volunteer and had a great time helping out the community. I highly recommend volunteering here because it's fun and the people that work there make the experience a memorable one.
My daughter and I started volunteering at Minnie's about a year ago now. We miss it when we are not there every week because everyone is just like family. Minnie's folks truly care for those clients being served and want to make their experience a positive one. The enthusiasm and love every shows is contagious! Whether you are looking for a place to serve and belong personally or as a group; Minnie's is a great place to invest your time to serve others. I promise you'll have fun!
Ever since day one, Minnies Food Pantry has set out to make a difference in the community through service. I am incredibly grateful to the people of Collin County and corporations that have supported this cause and mission Minnie's. Who are we to judge another, especially someone in need? We are angels extending a helping hand in order to help someone else. It's not WHAT you do, its HOW you do it! That is the biggest difference that I have felt and experienced while being apart of this great organization. The atmosphere is electric and the experience is one of a kind. Thank you to all who have played a part in touching the lives of so many!
Minnie's Food Pantry is AWESOME!!! The love that's displayed is pure, REAL and undeniable! If you want to smile, and be treated with the utmost respect visit this place!
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Minnie's Food Pantry is a wonderful non-profit organization that not only allows people in need to come and receive food, but also provides an open door of hope, faith and most importantly love. I have personally seen and felt the warm spirit of love and affection that is shown at this wonderful facility whose primary goal consist of “taking action”. Her staff is there to greet everyone with a smile and lending hand to help in any way possible. Minnie’s Food Pantry serves nothing but the best from fresh fruit, salad, bread, pies, cookies, assortments of bread, and steak. Yes! Steak! Cheryl’s flamboyant personality and big smile rubs off on everyone that is near and inspires you to be a giver.
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I absolutely LOVE Minnie's Food Pantry! Minnie's Food Pantry gives more than just a meal to a family in need. You can tell that the volunteers as well as the staff make it their job to provide smiles and hugs to all those that walk through the door. If you have ever been put in the position to have to go receive food assistance you know that it is one of the most difficult things to do! But the people at Minnie's takes your mind off the worries with their warm hugs and uplifting words. I would recommend this organization to everyone and anyone that needs an extra hand or has an extra hand to give!!!!!! Its not just an organization, its a group of people fulfilling God's will to help, heal, and give to those in need!!
I volunteered at Minnie's Pantry for my mentor's birthday and I fell in love with the place. The volunteers worked hard, but I had such an amazing time helping people. The quality of service and treatment of the patrons is what truly separates Minnie's Pantry from other food pantries I've seen. Everyone gets VIP treatment and gets to walk the red carpet. I absolutely loved the atmosphere and had a great time volunteering. Additionally, Cheryl is such a wonderful inspiration. Her story and rally before we got started really set the tone of the day.
Whether you are a recipient or a volunteer Minnie's Food Pantry is an organization that you need to experience. The people there love what they do and they care about people. I always feel loved and welcomed every time I show up to volunteer or if I'm stopping by just to speak! That's just how great the atmosphere is. Minnie's is a great pillar to have in our community, I love it there! You will never experience anything else like it.

Cheryl J. 06/07/2013
thank you Chan!!
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Volunteering at Minnie's Food Pantry is an experience like no other. As a volunteer I felt like I was truly making a difference in my community. I had the opportunity to interact with the clients beign served by helping them choose the food itmes they wanted.
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The staff and volunteers are always happy to serve you and share a hug and encouraging words. They provide red carpet concierge service to every person who walks through the door. With upbeat music playing, you can walk, skip, run or dance your way down the red carpet and the volunteer will dance with you too! You will receive meat, eggs, milk, fresh fruit and salads. But most importantly you receive something long after the food is gone, love, hope and encouragement.
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Minnie's Food Pantry is the model pantry for our comunity. They provide a service that far exceeds feeding families. They provide a place of hope, happiness, and inspiration. The volunteers and staff are very welcoming with a warm smile and servant's heart. Thank you Minnie's Food Pantry for uplifting our community.

Cheryl J. 10/23/2012
Thank you for joining us and serving others. It takes a community.
There is no pantry that can come close to the love you feel when you step inside Minnie's.
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I constantly keep hearing about this wonderful food pantry that rolls out the red carpet when people need help, so I had to investigate. To my surprise, it was better than what I heard. The staff is so warm and friendly and Mrs. Jackson gives you such a warm embrace and a beautiful smile. Truly they are a blessing to the Collin County Community. I can see why they were featured on Hunger in America special on the Food Network. Kudos to Minnie's Food Pantry. Please do what you can to make sure their doors never close.
I'll tell you there's nothing better than when you're helping at Minnie's and you see the happiness on all the people's faces when they walk out. Take it from me someone who has volenteered there Minnie's is doing great things!
WOW, what do I say about Minnie's that can express exactly what it means to me? I lost my job in 2011 at that time I had nothing but time to reflect about how I had not done my due diligence in my community and most importantly in my adult life to help others. I met Cheryl at my church a year prior and I had always promised myself I would volunteer there because she had such passion about giving back, yet i never did. When I decided about giving back the first place I could think of was Minnie's Food Pantry. Was I a bit nervous, yes. I just didnt know what to expect. I knew I would be helping feed those that were unable to feed themselves, but did I know I would find my home away from home. I arrived at Minnie's and for some reason I felt like I had volunteered there many times prior when I hadnt. I have never EVER seen or been to a place that treated those that were less fortunate like they werent less fortunate. I saw more hugs and kisses, and heard some of the best success stories about Minnie's came through at the right time. Fortunately, but unfortunately I now have a job, however I can honestly say that I miss the volunteers, but I miss hearing the people and the stories. The people and the stories that humbled my life. Minnie's is a blessing to me, but most importantly a blessing to those that not only need food, but need love as well.
The thing that I have observed about Minnie's Food Pantry is that not only is it about Food. It's about kindness, caring and treating the client with respect. A difference is being made each day there. The do amazing things..
I'm college educated & was on my way to my destiny when I was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. I only receive social security disability. There were times I had to choose between purchasing medicine or buying food. When I went to Minnie's food pantry, I walked the red carpet & received more than food, I received hope and love. Sometimes when you go to places they make you feel like a pauper & beggar, not here. I used to be the one giving & helping, what a blessing to find an organization that has a genuine heart for the people. The staff along with their volunteers have character, integrity and they let you know you can and will make it! #TeamMinniesROCKS!
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Have you ever gone for assistance and was made to feel poor and inferior? That's definitely not the case at Minnie's Food pantry. I'm currently battling colon cancer and I had to make a decision to either purchase my medications or buy food so that my child and I could eat.
The moment I stepped into the facility I felt welcome and all of my apprehension was disarmed by the infectious attitude of Cheryl and Erica. I felt like I was in a grocery store because I was able to get what I needed and would eat. Oftentimes boxes are prepared ahead of time and there is the potential for a lot of waste. Not so at Minnie's. I would highly recommend this pantry to anyone looking to partner with an organization that has integrity and their ultimate goal is to service and help people. They are changing the lives of many one person at a time.
This just isn't a food pantry... the love, care and respect that each person receives reflects upon the foundation that Minnie's (and Minnie herself) pride themselves in giving. So many people from ALL socio-economic levels have been hit by this depression that find themselves in need and Minnie's is there to help. Not just with the normal canned goods or other donated items, but to have an environment where people can actually "exhale" even for a moment.
May the blessings continue to flow for Minnie's Food Pantry and the people that make it happen.
Honestly, volunteering at Minnie's is an amazing experience. At Minnie's you are helping others in a positive and optimistic environment. While everyone is working, there is peppy music playing and people get to know each other while they work. Everyone has fun and is truly happy to be there. The people the Minnie's serves are treated with the same positive and welcoming attitude. There is a red carpet laid out for the people served. Volunteering at Minnie's is special because you do more than feed people,you give them hope. Hope is just as important as the food. Now stop reading this review and plan your trip to Minnie's right now! You won't regret it!
I am a dance major at Southern Methodist University. For one of our classes, we all came to Minnie's to volunteer and get more involved in our new community. However, I was blown away with how much fun I had. The energy there is so vibrant and extremely contagious. It was organized and efficient, but aslo very personal and endearing. Mrs. Cheryl is so dedicated to her cause. I love her motto: "If you can't feed one hundred people, feed just one." We worked like a well oiled machine while grooving to classics like Michael Jackson. It was a great way to spend my Saturday morning. Being a part of her movement for even a short period of time was an extremely rewarding experience.
I volunteered at Minnie's and was amazed by the positive environment and effective, yet fun process. They work extremely hard to provide quality foods and their organization and passion makes the entire process work seamlessly. I have gone twice now and would definitely go back to volunteer! It was a fun experience!
Volunteering at Minnie's Food Pantry was all around a rewarding experience. Throughout the morning I had the opportunity to do many jobs and engage both with those we were serving and those serving alongside me. Meeting and interacting with the people we were serving made it a very personal experience. Everyone at Minnie's has amazing energy, excitement, and willingness to give that is absolutely inspiring! I am excited to volunteer again!
I recently volunteered at Minnie's Food Pantry as part of a class requirement. However, it turned into so much more. I had such a great experience because I had the chance to really help others, but I also had fun with the work! All of the individuals involved were helpful and friendly, treating the clients with all of the dignity that they deserve. This nonprofit really addresses an issue that can be overlooked, and I applaud their efforts. I will definitely be volunteering again!
My experience at Minnies Food Pantry was an eye-opener. I was given the great privilege of meeting those I was helping. I enjoyed this very direct line of communication between the volunteers and clients. All of the individuals involved in this nonprofit were incredibly enthusiastic and welcomed the volunteers with open arms. I will definitely be visiting again.
It has been an honor and a great pleasure to be apart of Minnie's Food Pantry. Every day is a new experience and this organization has provided smiles, food, and hope for thousands of people. If i had to sum up Minnie's Food Pantry in one word then it would have to be incredible! People unite from all different walks of life for a common purpose and it has had a lasting impact on this community. So very proud and grateful to be in the midst of great people who are doing great things!
I love Minnie's Food Pantry and everything that it stands for. Minnie's Food Pantry gives their clients more than just meals, they give them hugs, laughter, smiles, and hope!
My school brought me and a few peers to volunteer early on a Saturday morning and I loved it! There was great energy and all of the people working love what they do-- so refreshing to meet people that are so passionate for helping others!

Cheryl J. 10/23/2012
WE LOVED SERVING WITH YOUR SCHOOL. WHAT A TREAT!
I volunteered at Minnies with the freshman SMU dance majors. I had such a great time. I was simply sorting the green beans, but with all the support and help it was so fun. I experienced such great teamwork and such great passion for serving those who come to the food banks in need. I can't wait to volunteer again at Minnies!

Cheryl J. 10/23/2012
Just wondered why not 5 stars? What can our staff do better? :) Action Jackson
I had such an amazing time volunteering at Minnie's. I brought 18 First Year Dance Majors from SMU with me last Saturday and they were filled with delight. The most memorable moment for me was when Cheryl "Action" Jackson asked us to close our eyes and visualize the person we loved the most. Then she encouraged us to hold on to those thoughts and feelings as we opened our eyes and prepared to serve the community seeking assistance from Minnie's. She encouraged us to serve them with the same love and intention as we would serve the person we loved the most. Very profound... this is how we began our day of service... with unconditional love. Absolutely magical- the students were dancing and singing as they broke down boxes, unloaded the food truck and prepare meal boxes for those families in need. Seeing so many people display that level of compassion just made my heart smile. Thank you Minnie's!!!

Cheryl J. 10/23/2012
NOTHING BUT LOVE FOR YOU and the entire SMU team. The video says it all. Can't wait until next Saturday. I got a new move for you.
The passion at Minnie's food pantry is a beautiful thing. When I walked in, I thought I was excited to serve, but Minnie's showed me that I can give even more than I thought. As I left, all I could think was "WOW." Minnie's is an environment I want to be in: surrounded by passionate people geared toward a good cause.

Cheryl J. 10/23/2012
You had me in tears with this review. Thank you so much. We are Hungry To Serve!
I volunteered at Minnie’s for the first time recently and really had no idea what to expect. What I found when I got there was truly amazing, truing inspiring! The people that run Minnie’s have energy and love that I’ve never come across before and frankly it makes you want to be a part of this wonderful cause.
Ultimately you get to be part of something that really does help people. What you do at Minnie’s helps these people get back on their feet, and on with their lives.
Take a morning out, go volunteer at Minnie’s, and you’ll be glad to be part of something so special.

Cheryl J. 10/23/2012
David, Looking forward to sharing more magic and changing lives with you. Thank you for serving with us.
I dreamed of a place where people could be served with dignity and respect. I dreamed of a place where families could walk the red carpet when they receive free food and where they experienced service as though they were in a grocery store. Because of the generous donors and volunteers, I don't have to dream any longer. I am excited that Minnie's Food Pantry is the leading pantry in Collin County and was voted the number one charity in the Dallas metroplex. There is no better place to spend 3 hours of your week than at Minnie's Food Pantry Wednesday-Saturday. Come see for yourself.
Minnies Food Pantry is the best. Cheryl is sooo motivating and up beat. She just makes everyone around her feel good. It is very obvious that she is passionate about the food pantry. I love volunteering there.
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My experience was great! It was my first time there and the atmosphere was wonderful.
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What a great service! It was so well organized and everything was done with a major dose of love!
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Everyone that was volunteering there was very nice & I had a great time! I'd love to do it again.
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It was a wonderful experience The other volunteers there were happy and eager to help the clients. It was a lot of fun.
Cheryl has a great operation system here. Everything was neat and well organized. Everyone was cheerful and had great attitudes.
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There was great music playing and I could tell everyone really cared. We got a lot of stuff done, but it was fun! I really loved this place.
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Cheryl J. 03/16/2017
THANK YOU FOR THIS INCREDIBLE REVIEW AND WE HOPE TO SERVE WITH YOU AGAIN SOON.