Minnie’s Food Pantry

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.

I had so much fun at Minnie's Food Pantry! We unloaded an entire truck full of food! Everyone that was there was so nice and caring.

Everyone there was friendly and kind! I had such a great time volunteering at Minnie's Food Pantry.

It was great! Everyone volunteering was really enthusiastic about helping.

It was so much fun volunteering. It made even more fun to know that we were helping people. It felt so great being there.

All of the people at the food pantry were so friendly. We did everything seemingly so quick, because it was so much fun! I have more friends and hugs all because I volunteered. I loved it.

LOVE THE SERVICE AND THE ATTITUDE OF THE PEOPLE WHEN YOU COME IN, IT'S VERY WELCOMING. AND THE FOOD IS ALWAYS TOP NOTCH! AND IT REALLY HELPS OUR FAMILY

It was so wonderful. It was unlike any pantry I've ever had to go to. The people were friendly & we even got a box before the Superbowl! I've never seen so much sincerity at a Food Pantry.

I loved being here! The people were all so friendly and willing to work.

This food pantry is Great! I loved volunteering and everyone was just so nice!

It was amazing! I really think this experience had made me stronger and more appreciative.

This was the most fun I've had in a while, and we were actually feeding families! There were lots of things to do and all of the volunteers were friendly.

Minnies has helped me tremendously. The people that serve there are wonderful. and I have enjoyed every visit I have made to receive food.

It was so much fun to be there helping to feed people! I think everyone should give a little of their time and volunteer.

There was such a great atmosphere which made the work easy and fun to do.

Everyone there was so nice. You could feel how happy everyone was to be helping people.

I had an awesome time volunteering at the pantry. Everyone was so friendly. It was a great experience.

I had an awesome experience. Me and my entire family volunteered and it was great!

I had a great time! I didn't know that organizing food and volunteering would be so fun!

There was a lot to do and a lot of volunteers. We had the best time. Everyone that I met was very friendly too.

I had a great experience. I had so much fun helping people!

This was the most exciting work I've ever done. Everyone was awesome and we all had lots of fun!

I enjoyed every moment of it! Everyone was really friendly and it was alot of fun to volunteer there.

There is one way to describe the time I had volunteering at Minnie's Food Pantry... Awesome! I had so much fun.

I had a great time... The place was very organized!

I recieve food every two weeks from Minnie's and I appreciate their consistant friendly service. They deserve a 5 star rating.

The staff is always friendly and helpful. Kindness is the most important part of service, and Minnie's does this very well.

I thank God for the blessings he has given me through Minnie's.

Minnies Food Pantry truly works to serve their clients. During the winter ice and snow storm they increased the hours at the pantry knowing that their clients needed them even more during this time. I have been impressed at how many of the clients who are served by the pantry give back by volunteering their time. There is a real attitude of servanthood displayed by the management of the pantry. It is truly an attitude of I am here to serve those who are in need.

I had a great time at the pantry! Helping people in need is always fun.

I loved helping the families. Giving them food was a great experience.

I loved helping the people. The feeling I got from it all was indescribable.

There was a lot of work to do, but the atmosphere was so good that we had a great time doing everything = )

I had the best experience at Minnie's out of every food bank I've ever assited at. It was very organized & the people were the most friendly.

Minnie's deserves 5 stars for their food service. They always act politely.

The lunch meat, fruit, and vegetables I get from Minnie's are always enough to be helpful.

Minnie's helps me with the basics I need like breakfast and lunch food and milk

The people are always nice and helpful and Minnie's.

Minnie's workers are always friendly and have smiles. Here I don't feel embarassed or ashamed to ask for help.

Everyone is friendly and helpful. They are happy to help you with a smile on their face.

The volunteers are always very helpful to serve. They always have a smile on their face and have a cheerful attitude.

After my experience at minnies i can honestly say i have never been to a place and felt so more at home.. From the beggining to the end it was absolute service, Kind, Friendly, Serving, Generosity level at the maximum. I am pleased to say any person in my shoes i would refuse to have them go anywhere else. I would offer minnies services to anyone in need before any other charity out there. I guess thats tough to say being they all help the ones in need, But regardless of what the situation may be people look for the up most service no matter what it is, and minnies is the place. Thank you to everyone on the minnies support team you guys have truly put a smile on my face..
Sincerely,
Jerome J.Wilson

Working with Minnie's is an incredibly gratifying experience. People of all ages, religions, ethnicities, and social backgrounds put all potential differences aside and come together for one purpose: to feed the hungry.

Everyone is made to feel welcome, wanted, and special at Minnie's Food Pantry, from the board member to the volunteer to, most importantly, the client.

Minnie's puts forth an extra effort to make sure the public they serve feels special. Not only do they provide food to many families in the North Texas area, they also make every effort to present appealing food to make the families feel as cared for as possible. Everytime I go to Minnie's they are working full-speed to accomplish as much as possible and are there all hours of the day. They make it their life to serve and the operations of the food pantry are very successful. Many people are aware of the services as well as the opportunity to serve. It is an impressive new nonprofit.

I love volunteering at Minnie's food pantry. They are doing a great job!!

My experience at Minnies food pantry was amazingly great I enjoyed being with the other volunteers.They where so welcoming also lots of joy.

They are so helpful here, it is a great place to come to,

It's just a great place with great people who really care about making a difference and helping people out.

I had so much fun, and I love helping people. The atmosphere here is so friendly and welcoming.

I've had lots of fun and it keeps me busy, and it helps that I love cornflakes so much because I have never seen so much in my life.

I like helping others and seeing a change in the community.

It's awesome to serve people and to see God's love at work. I definantly want to come back.

I personally think helping and serving others is wonderful.

I loved the experience, because we get to serve the Lord, and the people who come to Minnie's Food Pantry.

I love all the stories behind the people, and I love volunteering here.

THe energy was GREAT. You can't help but LOVE being a part of Minnie's.

I think helping others is wonderful, and really enjoyed my first time serving here.

"I liked making it easier for people to shop for food. "

The services at Minnie's are such a help to us! Everyone is always friendly and helpful.

I really enjoyed my experience at Minnie's Food Pantry, yesterday was the first time I have ever volunteered for anything. It felt great to know that the task that I was assigned was going to benefit a needy family within our community. I look forward to going again and helping out whereever needed.

I believe it is the leadership of the Executive Director and the Board, coupled with fantastic volunteers, that sets this organization apart from others. Speak with any one of them and it is readily apparent the passion and commitment they have. They show such sound and compassionate decision making, that it is no wonder why Minnie's is such a success and doing so much good for so many people. This is a group making real and positive change. Minnie's Food Pantry is an inspiration and makes you feel hopeful for the future of our community.

I volunteered at Minnies Food Pantry they were great. It is a wonderful way to use your time if you don't have money. They have a great spirit of service and the staff there is like a big happy family.

I received free food for my family. They are extremely nice at Minnies and they always want to give more. The place is clean and fresh and my kids love coming there.

My office has supported Minnies this past year. Some of the people have volunteered at Minnies Pantry, some have help with contributions, and some have helped by donating facility equipment. Cheryl Jackson inspires all who she speak with. We would like to see her mission of eliminating hunger and providing the community with healthy food to eat.

2-17-11 Me and 4 team members volunteered at The Minnie's Food Pantry in Plano. We had a great time stuffing to go boxes for clients. The managment team was extremly pleasnt to work with and the fasilities was very organized.

Thanks for having us Erica!

I have recieved food from Minnie's that has been a great help to me when money is tight. I am glad they are here to help me.

Minnie's is fantastic and a place of hope. I love how they treat families and the amount of care they put into running the organization. THe place is clean, it looks like a grocery store. It's a wonderful place to volunteer.

This is an amazing organization that I will always be a part of. I love Minnie's Food Pantry and I apprecaite the way they treat families in the community. I am honored to be able to serve at a clean,friendly place. They provide good food and we always have a great time serving.

My church helped raise money for this food bank, and we raised over 2,000 dollars. When we went to visit it, the founder told us all about how she got started and all of the trials that she faced. I feel that it takes a very powerful woman to be able to create such a thriving food pantry from almost nothing.

Minnie's Food Pantry in Plano, TX is a blessing to the low income community in Collin County. I and several of my Oracle co-workers volunteered there and plan to go back. The staff has their act together, everything is very organized, everything is clean, they treat everyone with respect and they have managed to make their non-profit still have heart. We have volunteered at other non-profits, and Minnie's is a favorite. We have helped with a food drive and a toy drive. No one works harder than this non-profit to make sure the families in need are taken care of. With smiling faces and hugs to go around, they give more than food to their customers. They give them dignity and a chance to survive in these difficult times with hope.

Minnie's Food Pantry main purpose is to Feed the Hungry. The provided over 120,000 meals to our brothers and sisters in need during 2010. The volunteers and the staff treat each person with dignity and respect.

Honestly, I haven't worked with or served at any other places like Minnie's Food Pantry. The staff and volunteers there work very well together and with a great sense of purpose. They provide quality foods and even some non-food products to help those in need in the community. What is most memorable is the spirit of excellence and the sincere with which they serve each visitor, treating them with dignity and respect.

My involvement with Minnie's Food Pantry as a Board member has been extremely rewarding. Minnie's is filling an important need in our community as the problem of hunger in America has only intensified during the economic downturn. The staff of Minnie's is extremely caring and dedicated as they work to fulfill the organization's mission of feeding the hungry and we couldn't ask for a better spokesperson for the cause than Cheryl Jackson, director of Minnie's Food Pantry. Keep up the great work!

volunteering at Minnie's is easy because the people here are easy going and provided a fun experience while I was there.

I give to Minnie's because I know they do their best to eliminate hunger. I feel confident my donations are being put to good use through this organization.

My family and I have had great experiences working at Minnie's. Their Thanksgiving and Superbowl events show the kind of motivation and charity each nonprofit should strive for.

I have had a great experience serving regularly at Minnie's. Everyone I work with has their hearts in the right place and enjoys each day they spend at the pantry.

This food pantry is really helpful for me with their food assistance program. I really use their services in todays economic struggles

I can always expect them to help me with food and a smile

I would describe my experience with Minnie's as positive Cheryle Jackson has been sweet and giving to me and mine.

I recieve bread milk and soups from Minnie's that help me feed my family on a daily basis.

Great people work at Minnie's. They welcome clients with warmth and kindness.

At Minnie's they do a good job of helping with the basics like tioletries that make a difference every day.

Minnie's helps me to feed myself in my time of need.

Food pickup is never a hassle at Minnie's. They are always consistant and generous.

My experiences at Minnie's have always been positive. They are a great credit to the community.

Minnie's volunteers are helpful and polite. Each time I come in I am greeted with a good attitude.

Minnie's is always ready to help with timely service and good attitudes

The people at Minnie's have always been a delight to deal with for me and my family.

Minnie's is a Wonderful charity that helps people down on their luck in a typically fortunate area of North Texas. I have seen first hand the effect they have on people in the community, and have been so impressed with how they handle donations, volunteers, etc.

Minnie's Food Pantry has filled an important need in our community. Cheryl Jackson inspires people with her amazing energy and passion to be theri best selves and reach out to others. Her sincere comittment and compassionate personality infuse the entire organization. they are truly making a difference.

Cheryl Jackson is a dynamic, enthusiastic and passionate leader of Minnie's Food Pantry. It is an honor to know her and her mission to feed the poor. I have witnessed Minnie's involvement in the Seton Service Days when we provided Thanksgiving dinners for over 500 families.

I'm so impressed by the whole staff and all the volunteers. Their enthusiasm is genuine and contagious. Each person that passes through their doors is cared for AND cared ABOUT! You come out feeling respected, nutured and at peace. They are wonderful examples of what this world CAN be.

My volunteer experience at Minnies has been great. The staff are caring, wonderful people and their commitment to feeding the hungry is amazing. The work they and the other volunteers do is so important and so needed in the community.

I am delighted to serve on Minnie's Food Pantry Board of Directors. I have watched and experienced firsthand since inception the impact Cheryl JAckson has made on the community. I am amazed to see how much food and the quality of food that Minnie;s Food Pantry distributes to families, yet she is not satisfied. She wants to give more and provide more services which speaks volumes.
Quite honestly this is the best food pantry in Texas.

This is a wonderful organization and I am proud to serve on the board of directors. I have witnessed first hand what it means to make a difference in the lives of humanity. I am honored to serve alongside such great humanitarians and I love the work that Minnie's Food Pantry has done in and for the community.

There is so much to be said about Chery "Action" Jackson and Minnie's Food Pantry; I was a volunteer when Minnie's Food Pantry first begin and I was amazed to watch Cheryl pull food off of her own shelves to stock Minnie's Food pantry. We used the Sister of savings system and cut coupons and use the Buddy list to find the best deals and Cheryl would use her own money to Stock the shelves. Cheryl vision for the Food Pantry has always been to have the top of the Line Pantry and always making the clients that are being served feel wlecome and loved. Cheryl is always brainstorming of how she can make Minnie's Food Pantry a better place. I was amazed to see her heart towards complete stranger; she is always putting other people needs before hers; she has become a voice and a mouth piece for the hungry. Minnie's Food pantry is feeding more families then ever before and needs continue support & donations of those who wants to join the movement and help end Hunger. Volunteering and donating has beens so rewarding and fulfilling. I have cried many tears from interacting with the clients who would begin cry and constantly thank you for the helping them in there time of need & watching everyone come together to help those who are in need of assistance. At Minnie's Food Pantry you can find smiling faces, quality food, & hope for a better tomorrow. Cheryl allows people to come back twice a month without making anyone feel ashame or bad for taking advantage of this twice a month allowance. Cheryl understands that some people will come to the Pantry just for a temporary need and that some people need will be constant due to the lack of funds due to a fixed income. It touches my heart to know of a place I can send people in need and I know that they will be handled with care and love. I'm so grateful to have had an opportunity to be part of a organization that care for others. Cheryl continue unselfishly help those whose are in need and the more funding she has to work with the bigger her giving becomes.

Cheryl Jackson and Erica Simon has done an outstanding job in showing what it means to truly serve the community. They have orchestrated a well oiled machine in Minnie's Food Pantry. This pantry is the blueprint that Michelle Obama needs to use to help kids in low income areas receive food and they need to be saluted.

This pantry provided my family with fresh bread, salad,meat,milk,eggs, and all name quality branded foods. Need I say more. I am amazed at their ability to do so much. I love their style and how they treat people. They literally roll out the red carpet.

I read, I saw, and I had to give. I find it amazing that the people at this food pantry can make people feel so great and inspired. This food pantry gives more than food and the place is magical. You must see it to believe it.

Well let me take you back and how I met Mrs. Jackson at a nail salon . I happen to be taken a break and started talking to this wonderful person , I felt something special that day and from that point we have been good friend s ,and I have always wanted to help people from going hungry. I love to cook so since then we have been able to help host the annual fun raiser at ruthschris , I also have had fun sering during 4th of july w/ the Mayor of plano and Minni herself . It can't tell you how good I felt when I was giving boxes of food to people who need it . I think I work hard but nothing compares to what Action Jackson does for the community of plano and state of texas . I hope everyone will keep helping out the food pantry and whatever way , you will see also diiference in your life also .

Last year I was asked to help in any way possible to help secure refriugeration for Minnie's Food Pantry in Plano. As a Plano Resident, and a small business owner (who specializes in Commercial Food Service Equipment), I was overwhelmed at the good works being done right in my own zip code. It didn't take long for me to see what a difference two persons, Cheryl Jackson and Erica Simon, can do. Donating new refrigerators which would maintain the safety of the food prior to distribution was insignificant con=mpared to the day-in/day-out efforts of not only the staff, but more importantly, THE VOLUNTEERS. No persons are ever turned away...and not only are food and necessities given, but at Christmas, Cheryl organized efforts to see to it that the families Minnie's served had toys for their children.
As a Board member it has been astounding to see what Cheryl has done with such limited resources. There have been numerous months that she and Erica were not even compensated...and by compensation I mean a paltry amount. I know many organizations are deserving of recognition, but anyone who spends any time at the Food Pantry would realize instantly that Minnie's is built on TIME. TALENT and TREASURE. What a blessing Minnie's Food Pantry is to the community...and how fortunate I am to be associated with such a wonderful organization.

I am so honored to be on the board of Minnie's Food Pantry. The efforts of the Director and her one staff member along with volunteers is truly inspiring.
Individuals and families who have no where else to turn for food come to Minnie's. Over 24,000 people have been blessed with food and contact with a truly loving and caring team there to serve them.
The board is professionally run by an experienced person and is comprised of leaders in many varied fields. I have served on many boards in the past but none so dedicated to the goal of helping to meet the needs of the Hungry in Plano, and surrounding areas.

It can be very hard to run a charitable operation that doesn't just get the bare minimum done, but somehow Cheryl and her crew always do 210%. Themed food handouts, always a smile and hugs, toy drives at Christmas, even a SuperBowl box of goodies! It's the most uplifting place to be, not just because of its mission, but because of the people that carry it out every day. I am so proud to be a part of Minnie's volunteer family, and proud that my family has made it their organization of choice to give all of our efforts to on some level. Minnie's teaches you very quickly that there is no one way and not just one right way to put good energy out in the world. There is always something you can give, even if it's a smile, some intergrity, and a bit of pride.

I volunteered at Minnie's Food Pantry Souper Bowl of Caring Celebration. Minnie's Food pantry served their clients special Super Bowl foods like steaks for the grill, chips, drinks, snack foods, salads and even a little dessert! Everything needed to host a great Super Bowl party. Dallas Cowboy player, Marcus Spears help serve food to the clients.

Minnie's Food Pantry is a top of the line food pantry. The people there are always so nice and friendly while feeding the people.

Minnie's Food Pantry is much need in our community. Minnie's serves a resource to people who need food and words of encourgament and hope.

Minnie's Pantry is so great for the community!! I have seen people lives touched and changed. They are truly a blessing.

Honesty, I have never seen such a place as Minnie's Food Pantry, the people, the facility, the atmosphere and food, everything was just outstanding. I felt like the staff was their to cater me.

I always enjoy volunteering at Minnie's Food Pantry because I know that I am helping Cheryl "Action" Jackson make a difference. She offers quality service and integritable friendship. She not only feeds the hungry with pride but she builds relationships with the people that come into her pantry. Just being in her presence is motivational enough to want to take part in making a difference.

I was down on my luck and needed food to make it until my next pay period, which was a week away. I did a search for a food pantry in my area and found Minnie's Food Pantry, and I hit the jackpot!

This place is amazing. I could live there, it looks like a grocery store/ house. I can't believe how far it has come in such a short period of time. I look forward to Saturdays where I can serve at a place of hope. Cheryl and Erica have done an incredible job of showing how to treat and serve others.

I read an article about Minnie's Food Pantry in my local newspaper. The article indicated that the pantry served client nutritious meals including meat, salad and fruit. I was happy to know that such an amazing place was located in my community.

I have watched Minnie's Food Pantry distribute nutritional meals to the public and experienced the love in whch they do it.

Minnies food pantry has become the place of hope. I am happy to know the founder Cheryl Jackson and I am a voice to help her help others.

Minnies Food Pantry is a warm friendly place that if you closed your eye when you entered it, you would think you were at home. From candle scents, to music... it was well thought out on how to greet people in need.

Be honest and candid-- no problem. This place is incredible. I love everything about Minnie's Food Pantry and I love the kids bag that they hand out -how original. I am amazed at how this organization is run and what their vision is.

Cheryl Jackson is a walking example of how we should treat people in need. I have seen her in Action and she should be cloned.

I have stockes shelves, served food and gave smiles to families in need.

I volunteer every week at Minnie's because it is a place of hope. I hipe others will join me and help change lives.

I had the pleasure of serving at Minnies Food Pantry and I was amazed.
I will be going back.

This is a great place, doing an amazing thing in the community! The people are warm and friendly and the energy is awesome. Minnie's Pantry provides food to families in need and they do it like no other place I've seen!

Amazing positive energy and dedication to filling a community need.

The experience is always a great one when I come here. I am hearing impaired and the volunteers who serve me are always eager to help me however they can. They make the effort to learn sign language from me so that we can communicate that much better. This place is great.

My experience in being served by Minnies Food Pantry is GREAT! There is always a short wait, the people/volunteers are very nice and they have very reasonable food provisions. less snack/junk foods

my personal experience has been Awesome!! Every time I have to come here the people are very happy to be serving

I had a great time serving the needy. The experience was awesome and very moving.

Everyone is always so helpful and so kind. It makes the experience of having to go to a food pantry that much easier to do. thanks!

When you come to receive food here the people are very friendly and the food items you get are very good.

I always receive good food and great company! The people are always friendly when serving the community

They have a great selection of food. Their food makes my kids happy!



God Bless this group!

They make coming here a very pleasant experience. They are always helpful.

Minnie's Food pantry fantastic. The people there are great to work with!

My initial contact with Minnie's Food Pantry was that of a client. I was out of work and needed assistance and decided to visit the pantry. Please understand that the feelings of social inadequacies were very prevalent and the thought of having to ask for help was devastating! All that changed when I got to meet the staff of the pantry! Everyone displayed a level of compassion that was UNBELIEVABLE! I not only received top level food items, but I got to experience how truly COMMITTED people carrying out a NOBLE cause can truly transform their environment...and I wanted to be a part of this movement! I joined the movement as a volunteer, and have been so rewarded, I have decided I will be a volunteer for life at Minnie's Food Pantry! Great things are going on at Minnie's Food Pantry...so if you need assistance, not only for food, but inspiration as well,,,you need to visit the organization to feel the love displayed once you enter the doors...I did, and would love for everyone to feel what I felt the first time and still do when I am at Minnie's Food Pantry!

Minnie's food pantry is by far the BEST place for my family and I to do service. Cheryl and her team are amazing. This is one place that I have seen someone freely give what they have without any questions. Having to go somewhere for food is uncomfortable to begin with but everyone is treated like family, the volunteers and people in the food line...

Minnie's Food Pantry has been severing the North Texas community for several years. Founded by Cheryl Jackson, Minnie's continues to be a beacon of light in the community. They not only serve the community by providing meals, but they also help with computer training, job placement and provide full support services for those in need

Cheryl and the entire team believe in giving back and epitomize what it means to GIVE and how just a simple smile can change one life.

Good volunteers, who are full love and care. Everyone treats those in need with respect. I love the atmosphere, amazing place!

Minnies's food pantry is by far the greatest pantry I have ever been to. The smiles on everyone faces make everything all worth awhile. I recommend everyone come and experience what a pantry truly looks like at work.

This is such a special place to volunteer. I love the atmosphere of the staff. The hands on experience really makes me feel like I am apart of something larger than life!!!

MInnie's food pantry really is an extraordinary place and I have witnessed the generous giving of basic needs to people but even more exceptional - I have seen the feeding of the hearts of all who enter. Everyone, whether it is a client or a volunteer is greeted with such care and joy. Everyone is made to feel so valuable and affirmed. You can watch the transformation - the smile and relief that folks have as they leave and the sense that they are not alone - Minnie's is there - existing to help them thru their time of need. As I go thru my everyday life, I hear Cheryl saying "presentation is everything" and her favorite scripture "Go and Do" and I am transformed to do more and be more for others. Cheryl and Erica are a powerful team and they wisely draw from other community leaders to make Minnie's stronger. It is inspiring to watch them recognize a need and then go after the resources to fill that need - always lifting everyone up as they make it happen.

FANTASTIC!! I LIVE IN OREGON AND WOULD COME EVERYDAY IF I LIVED HERE!

Walking into the pantry is shocking to say the least. You see the name brands and the quality of all the foods that are offered. The pleasant atmosphere, along with the friendliness of the volunteers makes it a wonderful experience. The people are made to feel welcome and they are treated as if they were shopping at a grocery store. There is no discrimination and the only thing that is taken under consideration is the size of the family. They try to give more to the larger families and those with children get extra treats. I think it wold be awesome if permanent people could be hired, but make no mistake, the volunteers are highly dependable. The founder definitely strives to take the pantry to the highest level of perfection possible. Minnie's Food Pantry can be described with one word;Awesome!

Minnie's Food Pantry and its basic tenets to "serve/feed the hungry" is the epitome of Servant Leadership. I am proud to serve on the Board of this enterprise. The CEO and her team are a driven and hardworking group whose dedication and commitement is incredible. My colleagues at the Board level are a creative, giving, fun loving and dedicated set of volunteers and I really enjoy serving with them. This is one of the best non-profit initiatives that I have been involved with as a Director. I am humbled by this undertaking and pleased to serve and is some small way to help people in our community meet some of their basic needs. I have seen first hand, during the Thanksgiving Dinner session last year when Minnie's fed hundreds of families, the positive impact the Pantry has on some of the less fortunate people in our neighborhood. The entire program was very well organized, every volunteer was engaged and execution was flawless.

In my opinion Minnie's charter is the new "Manifest Destiny" in terms of the message and mission of extinguishing hunger across this country and ultimately the entire world!

I love this place. Not only does Cheryl Action Jackson lead the challenge in reducing hungry but her sons have motivated me to do more. I want to help because they have a heart of Gold.

There is no explanation for those who naturally assist others in the community, but when you come to an organization that has a heart for the world, something must be stated. After working with Minnie's Food Pantry during the beginning and current stages the growth I thought would happen with others needing assistance became the very growth in me in feeling the need to provide it. Minnie's Food Pantry says the doors are open Tue-Sat. 9a-11p, but honestly, from the inside out, Minnie's is open 25/8 just because not even 24/7 can compete with the heart, energy, and Spiriti of Giving and of Love that is poured forth from this wonderful "food pantry", I call a "satisfying purpose".

Cheryl is full of energy and has a great story, I plan to come to volunteer soon. Her organization is honest and wonderful. I think it's in a great spot, just because people live in Plano doesn't mean they always have food to feed their families. Many people need help.

Cheryl & Minnies Food Pantry are both amazing and doing amazing things. I am so honored to know her and help serve with her feeding the metroplex. This organization is just as good as it gets and look for her to feed many many more people. Helping people regain ground while caring about them is what its all about !!

Shelly Koehler

I have to say Minnie's Food Pantry is God sent!! The owner, Cheryl Jackson, is the most loving individual I have met. Her giving spirit and loving heart is one that endures in times like these. I have taken to her and will do anything possible to assist her in every way possible. God bless you Cheryl and I always wish you the best in everything you do.

Cheryl "Action" Jackson has motivated me to do something I have never done before. Help feed the homeless and hungry. I had the pleasure of meeting Cheryl the weekend before Thanksgiving. She told me of her effort to provide a full Thanksgiving meal for hundreds and hundreds of families who otherwise would go without. And as she does so well, at the end of her story - she looked me in the eyes and said What are YOU doing to help? The experience of donating and then volunteering to help feed those hundreds of families provided MY family with perhaps the best Thanksgiving ever. Two weeks later "Action" Jackson had me stocking shelves at Minnie's Food Pantry. Today we look for other ways to continue to help this incredible effort. It is our belief that Minnie's Food Pantry offers a unique method of feeding the hungry. They do it with grace and dignity. It is one of the coolest things that Cheryl has developed - the ability for the hungry to come into Minnie's and go "grocery shopping" for their food. You can't imagine how different that is from just a handout. What Cheryl has created in Minnie's is the seed of an idea that needs to be planted and replanted across Texas and throughout America. This is an organization that can be trusted, is dependable and cares about the people they serve. And they desperately need your donation and help. Please do whatever you can to help Minnie's Food Pantry grow and help Cheryl "Action" Jackson take this concept across the country to wipe out hunger. I'm proud my family knows Cheryl and is associated with Minnie's Food Pantry.

All I can say is Cheryl and every volunteer at Minnie's Food Pantry are non-stop in working to help others in need. The tireless hours organizing the pantry, giving events, and serving others is almost unfathomable until you realize the joy that comes from serving others and making their lives brighter, not only in a time of need, but in general. You don't often see people with such drive and a willingness of self sacrifice and they constantly exude those qualities and more. I couldn't agree more with another review that said "People come to Minnie's and are greeted with compassion, warmth and dignity!"

I have Volunteered for Minnies Food Pantry and the experiences have been second to none. Never have I seen someone dedicated to helping and serving people with a smile before. Mrs. Cheryl Jackson is the most caring funny passionate person I have met and her spirit is contagious. The most impressive thing I noticed was how the Non profit is volunteer based. hundreds of boxes and if no one shows to volunteer Mrs.Jackson does the work her self, pulling and pushing,sorting and labeling large boxes.Never have I seen a non profit organization conduct themselves like a highly profitable business. Needless to say I volunteer now every chance I get!!!

Minnie's food pantry demonstrates that the hungry can live anywhere! Plano Texas is not often thought of as a community with those in need.
These challenging economic times prove otherwise. People come to Minnie's and are greeted with compassion, warmth and dignity!
Cheryl Jackson's passion infuses this place with kindness and warmth!

I met Cheryl Jackson on 1-3-11 after hearing her speak at the Zig Ziglar corporation. I was most impressed. Then I drove to Plano so I could actually witness what she has described in her presentation. I was MOST impressed with the organization, the staff, the cheerfullness of GIVING. I left with a smile on my face. Then I saw Cheryl's "Microphone Moment" where Cheryl was shamelessly begging for food money. Well, I am not a weathy women...actually I am a retired Texas school teacher living on a small pension. I wrote Cheryl a $200 check and mailed it to her. I am here today to say that my life has been enriched since meeting Cheryl Jackson and since giving my hard earned pension moneyh to Cheryl. I sincerely hope that you will bestow your $5,000 to this very worthwhile non-profit organization! Feel free to contact me for any further
testimonial words about Miss Cheryl "Action" Jackson! www.kathablack.com 214 537-1090.

It is such an honor for me to be associated with this incredible organization. The mission is outstanding and so basic to the needs of people in our community, the volunteers and donor base are amazing and the men and women with whom I serve on the board are each outstanding witnesses of generosity and bring a varity of backgrounds to serve the needs of the Pantry. The Executive Director is simply the best at creating awareness and providing this much needed service.

This is one of the best ran nonprofit organizations that I know. I have known Cheryl since high school and always knew she was put on this earth to do great things. I have never seen anyone with as much dedication and determination, as I see in her. She is truly an angel and the world would be a much greater place if we had more people like her.

Minnie's Food Pantry is definitely, doing the most good. Not only do they give food for thought, food for the stomach. The Bible says the greatest among you, shall be servant. They serve with the spirit of EXCELLENCE, service with a smile. There is an old adage that states, people don't care how much you know, until they know how much you CARE. Not only do they share food, but also a kind word, a hug in due season and are always trying to figure out how they can feed more people...WOW, I salute Minnie's Food Pantry for A Job Well Done!

I had the blessing of meeting Cheryl while out running errands one day prior to christmas. She shared her personal story, mission and sacrifice to get Minnie's going. I decided to stop by Minnie's right before Christmas to wish her a happy holiday. There were so many volunteers working to pack 400+ boxes for the following day, all laughing, smiling and having a fun. I had to join in. I ran home changed and spent the better part of the afternoon helping out. The blessings of that experience made my holiday season. I had never experience such caring, loving and friendly people. I was a stranger made to feel like a friend. I was hugged by Cheryl's son R.J., who in his 20's was already serving the community. That is what Minnie's does for the people in need, provide more than just food. But a smile, a warm face and hope for a better future. Cheryl and her staff have blessed the city of Plano by being here. Thank you Cheryl and my friends at Minnie's for blessing my life and the people in need here in Plano. You are the true example of Servant Leadeship.

Hungry people in Plano, Texas? Really? Isn't Collin County one of the richest counties in the state and the NATION??

Cheryl Jackson doesn't let these statistics deter her from mission, for she knows there are hungry people in Plano Texas. And she works tirelessly to feed them all and give them hope for a brighter future.

Not only does she change the lives of those in need, she also changes the lives of those who volunteer there along side her.

She is a mover and a shaker...and a blessing to all who know her.

This is a great food pantry. We love all the volunteers and especially the president, Cheryl Jackson. She a has great and happy attitude. She loves to help people and does it well. She runs the perfect food pantry and helps so many people.

Impressively large and clean facility fully stocked with name brand food items. Provides clients a choice within food groups. Allows clients to visit 2x/month, which is unusual. Leaders of the organization are full of passion, energy and a heart for others!

Minnies Food Pantry is an experience. The people there are friendly. The place is clean and amazing. It is a place of hope, where spirits are lifted and lives are changed. The staff is full of love and they are living their purpose.

The food that is distributed well let me give you an example-- I had the pleasure of giving people steaks, salads,drinks,chips dip and everything for a gourmet meal. I watched people cry and hug others out of gratitude.
Minnies is amazing.