CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO THE FILL THE PANTRY EVENT This holiday season, we’re shifting our focus to make an even greater impact in our community. Rather than assembling Christmas boxes, we’ll be redirecting those resources—both funds and volunteer hours—toward our ongoing efforts to fight food insecurity. In August alone, our food pantry served a […]
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The Community Caring Center (CCC) food pantry has operated out of the warehouse located at 317 Commerce St. in Azle, TX for 20 years! In our effort to update the food pantry building and equipment used to serve those in need, CCC engaged a fundraising consulting firm to assist with the creation of a Major
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CLICK HERE TO DONATE THE THE AZLE FILL THE PANTRY EVENT As the cost of basic necessities like fuel, utilities, and food continues to surge, we face a growing challenge at the Community Caring Center (CCC). Our operational expenses are on the rise, and so are the number of families needing our assistance. In fact,
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The Community Caring Center is partnering with Community Link Mission to provide free case management and mental health counseling to those people visiting our food pantry that are struggling financially. Those having difficulty putting food on their table are experiencing food insecurity which can negatively impact their mental health. The USDA defines food insecurity as
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As we age, it’s common to think about slowing down and enjoying well-earned relaxation — especially during retirement. However, research has shown that staying active and engaged is vital for healthy aging. Senior living and care communities like Legacy Oaks of Azle fulfill seniors’ needs for physical and mental activity through various clubs, classes, and
Freezing rain can create dangerous road conditions and interrupt your daily schedule – can’t get to work, kids stay home from school, and you can’t get groceries. Imagine what it would be like for a food insecure family when the icy weather lasts four days.
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Heidi was willing to share her story because she wants CCC clients to understand that just because you need help now, it is not over, you are not stuck, and you can do this!
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What was a small challenge started by The Azle News – has grown to fill our pantry. It has been a constant struggle to keep on food on the shelf for Azle Families. Our main food source, Tarrant Area Food Bank, and other food banks across Texas have been suffering from a lack of food
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Do you ever have that neighbor you can always depend on being there when you need them? Yesterday was #goodneighborday, and we had a surprise neighbor visit us. In honor of Good Neighbor Day, Haley Carter – State Farm Agent, gifted us with $1000. This is so meaningful to us. We struggle to keep food
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Kristie Cooper, Executive Director of CCC, sits down with Kristi Dowell, School Counselor for Azle Junior High and Santo J. Forte Junior High, and Hollee Reed, Crisis Intervention Counselor of Azle ISD, to discuss food insecurity within our schools. The first thing we do is teach our staff kind of the difference between being food
