News from Metrocrest Services

Every year, toilet paper is one of the most requested yet most expensive items our Food Pantry purchases. With your help, we can stock the shelves and free up funds for other critical needs. Together, we can ensure dignity (and a little extra comfort) for our neighbors, one roll at a time!

The Cause Metrocrest Services’ Sack Summer Hunger program provides healthy, easy-to-prepare breakfast, lunch, and snacks for children who qualify for free or reduced meals. The 2024 program will serve 800 local children with nutritious meals every Saturday from June 1 to July 27, 2024. [...]

The Cause Hygiene items help promote health, wellness, and empowerment to families and seniors in crises. Hygiene donations support MetrocrestServices' Food Pantry, which, on average, serves over 3,000 families each month. Join the Hearts for Hygiene Challenge and help spread love, ensuring our community [...]

On August 17, 2023, Metrocrest Services kicked off a series of Grand Opening events, presented by H-E-B, with the largest red ribbon in agency history. But this was only the beginning of the party. On September 12, community members joined the Coppell, Farmers Branch, and Metrocrest Chambers of Commerce [...]

"I love the Food Pantry! If I could give it a 10-star review, I would," shared one of the 230 Food Pantry visitors who stopped by the new pantry on opening day. "Set up like a grocery store, the Food Pantry further strengthens the agency's commitment to helping [...]

Infomación en Español  Breakfast for dinner? Yes, you heard it right. Breakfast foods tend to be much cheaper than what we normally think of for lunch or dinner, which makes it a great option any time of day. Most breakfast foods only take a few minutes to prepare [...]

Infomación en Español  March into Spring by enjoying some delicious comfort foods (with a nutritious twist). These recipes are packed with whole grains, fruit, and vegetables. Even better, they use ingredients you probably already have in your fridge or pantry, so they're great for your budget too. [...]

Infomación en Español  February is American Heart Month. During this time, the American Heart Association and other organizations reinforce the importance of heart health, the need for more research, and efforts to ensure that millions of people live longer and healthier. In most cases, heart disease is preventable [...]

Infomación en Español  Did you know January is National Soup Month1? Eating healthy soups has many dietary benefits2, including increasing fiber intake and weight management. Even better, soup is easy to prepare and a great way to use those seasonal vegetables. Try one of the soup varieties below, or [...]

Infomación en Español  With all the wonderful treats full of chocolate, sugar, and butter that show up this time of year, it's easy to forget the importance of a balanced diet. So here are some tips on tackling that holiday eating frenzy that can so quickly occur. Snack [...]

Infomación en Español  It seems like the only recipes you see in November are for that big Thanksgiving meal.  But there are so many other meals to cook in November and so many good fall recipes to try.  We have officially entered the “eating season,” which is the [...]

Finding the time to add breakfast to your morning routine can be a scary thought. However, it's even spookier to think about how not eating breakfast can affect your health. Check out these healthy and delicious breakfast recipes you can make ahead of time and enjoy all week long!

Samaira Abdulla is a Caddette Girl Scout passionate about fighting hunger in our community. As part of her Girl Scout Silver Award project, she created a recipe book full of delicious and nutritious meals, many of which can be created with items you receive when you visit our food [...]

This North Texas Giving Day, share your passion for Metrocrest Services with friends and family! You can help support our mission by inviting others to find their passion at Metrocrest Services. Every post that you share and email you send from now through Thursday, September 22, 2022, will help us reach our goal of raising $150,000 on North Texas Giving Day.

August is one of the hottest months of the year.  It’s also a time to enjoy the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables from summer harvests. Check out these nutritious and delicious recipes featuring summer fruits and vegetables. Watermelon and Cucumber Salad Watermelons and cucumbers [...]

Teaching your children to cook can be a very rewarding experience for both parent and child. Your kids will love the time you spend together, the feeling that they are helping, and the pride of creating something delicious. Plus, you will teach your children essential life skills. It's a [...]

June is a great month to look for easy recipes that don’t require baking or a lot of cooking time. I mean, who wants to turn on the oven when it’s 100 degrees outside? As a bonus, you get to take advantage of the season’s delicious fresh fruits and [...]

Over the years, Tex-Mex has become the unofficial food of Texas.  What better time than May – and the celebration of Cinco de Mayo – to consider some favorite Tex-Mex recipes. Check out these healthy (and flavorful) recipes that'll keep bringing you back for more. [...]

Celebrate Spring with foods that remind you of sunny days and warm winds. As temperatures begin to rise, produce starts to flourish, and there's no better time to remind yourself of what to eat to remain healthy and active.

We all have our favorite foods (which don’t always fall into the healthy eating category) and struggle with juggling busy schedules while trying to make time to prepare healthy and tasty meals for our families. Even more challenging is trying to do all of this on a tight budget. Unfortunately, inflation and supply chain issues impacting the grocery store shelves are not making this any easier. So, we’ve compiled a list of tips for healthy eating on a budget.