About Neighbors Nourishing Neighbors
History of Neighbors Nourishing Neighbors Food Pantry
Neighbors Nourishing Neighbors Food Pantry, formerly Bethlehem Place, was established in the 1980s by a group of women from Prosper United Methodist Church. The purpose of the organization became a mission to serve elderly and disadvantaged residents of Prosper as well as migrant workers who harvested wheat and cotton. Church members placed baskets to be filled with food and clothing throughout the building. Volunteers transported the full baskets to the school district’s field house for distribution to recipients
When volunteers realized a need for an indoor facility, a group of men from the church built a small building on the church parking lot where it remains today. Throughout the years, volunteers built shelves in the building, donors have provided refrigerators, flooring, heaters and air conditioners. Boy Scouts painted the structure and built an access ramp. Neighbors Nourishing Neighbors Food Pantry became a 501c3 organization in 2012.
In early 2020 N3 relocated to much needed larger space right in downtown Prosper- just in time to prepare for the Covid-19 pandemic that was just starting to impact people all over the the world and drive many more people in need of food relief services. We have been blessed by the outpouring of support from our community and the increased space to continue to operate safely and efficiently. While we had to change every aspect of our operations literally overnight we have been able to maintain support and keep up with unprecedented volume throughout this crisis.
N3 remains Prosper’s only food pantry serving 75-120 area families weekly,
thanks to our wonderful volunteers and amazing community!
Neighbors Nourishing Neighbors Food Pantry, formerly Bethlehem Place, was established in the 1980s by a group of women from Prosper United Methodist Church. The purpose of the organization became a mission to serve elderly and disadvantaged residents of Prosper as well as migrant workers who harvested wheat and cotton. Church members placed baskets to be filled with food and clothing throughout the building. Volunteers transported the full baskets to the school district’s field house for distribution to recipients
When volunteers realized a need for an indoor facility, a group of men from the church built a small building on the church parking lot where it remains today. Throughout the years, volunteers built shelves in the building, donors have provided refrigerators, flooring, heaters and air conditioners. Boy Scouts painted the structure and built an access ramp. Neighbors Nourishing Neighbors Food Pantry became a 501c3 organization in 2012.
In early 2020 N3 relocated to much needed larger space right in downtown Prosper- just in time to prepare for the Covid-19 pandemic that was just starting to impact people all over the the world and drive many more people in need of food relief services. We have been blessed by the outpouring of support from our community and the increased space to continue to operate safely and efficiently. While we had to change every aspect of our operations literally overnight we have been able to maintain support and keep up with unprecedented volume throughout this crisis.
N3 remains Prosper’s only food pantry serving 75-120 area families weekly,
thanks to our wonderful volunteers and amazing community!
Mission
To eliminate hunger in the community by providing those in need with programs that provide food and comfort, promote the value of nutrition, increase self sufficiency, and instill hope.
Our Vision
Improving every life in our community by reducing hunger and poverty through vibrant community partnerships and passionate public support.
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FAMILIES ASSISTED IN PROSPER AND SURROUNDING AREAS
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