Imagine it’s your child’s eighth birthday. She’s super excited and looking forward to a special birthday cake this year.

The only problem is that there’s no extra money for presents. Or even cake.

What do you do?

Krystal is a single mother who works overtime in a local restaurant to provide for her daughter. Krystal is used to the of single parenthood and pinching pennies to make ends meet. But she was not prepared for the impact the coronavirus made. Her restaurant has been closed which means no work and no income.

And now that means no birthday cake for her daughter to celebrate her special day.

On a rainy Wednesday morning, Krystal walked into Brazosport Cares. “I was nervous to ask for help because I’ve always made it on my own,” Krystal expressed. “I couldn’t bear the thought of Moriah not being able to sing ‘Happy Birthday’ and make a wish.”

With one look at Krystal’s face, you could see her devastation.

Krystal was delighted when she received a birthday bag from Brazosport Cares. “Everything I needed was in the bag! Now, Moriah can have birthday cake! The food pantry really helped me and my daughter.” Since April, Krystal continues to visit Brazosport Cares through our drive-thru pantry, getting the extra help she needs to weather this economic storm.

As we head into the fall, we’re preparing to meet an even greater need for food among our children, families and neighbors. Across our community, people are turning to Brazosport Cares– many for the first time. Our emergency response will look different than it has in the past, but we’re working daily to ensure our neighbors have direct access to nutritious food in their community.

Your monthly donation helps us meet the need wherever its greatest this fall. The need is great, but together we are greater.

The Full Plate Club

By Brazosport Cares

The Full Plate Club

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