You don't move to the City of Excellence to be average. Thank God I ain't average!…read more I moved into my new home in Plano two weeks ago and the water towers say it all. I'm right where I belong, in the City of Excellence ;) here's the thing... you aren't excellent if you aren't leaning in to help others. I'm passionate about a ton of things, giving back to others is one of the most important. I rescheduled my every 56 days blood donation to a nearby American Red Cross but being in my new town for two weeks seeing all that it gives, I knew it was time to research how I can make an immediate impact. North Texas Food Bank was a result of my research and I'm so excited about today's effort. After relocating I suppose it's quite fitting to select "Pack and Box" it's literally all I'd been doing the past few weeks, why stop now?!! I had the greatest first time volunteer experience. I signed up last night right before bed because and knew I was going to the gym at 6a with my neighbor so I selected the 1p (arrive by 1230p) time slot. Creating a new volunteer account was super straight forward. I was adding this event to my calendar within minutes. I was greeted by the sweetest ladies upon arrival, offered a locker key (wear a fanny pack if you don't have pockets and wish to bring your phone in) as you aren't wearing aprons. I left my phone in the locker. We did a brief orientation, hand washing and then volunteered for our assignments. I've put together a ton of boxes lately, so I opted for packing. I'm not certain I've ever handled so much boxed milk in my entire lifetime! I was first in the assembly line working hand in hand with Apple juice volunteer and let me just say, we did the damn thang!!! It was such a fun experience I never took a single break. My right arm will soon remind me of this fact. We packed 960 boxes, totaling 20 pallets, weighing 28,800 lbs, creating 24,000 meals! I'm a numbers nerd and love the data following your shift. It makes it that much more rewarding. Impact you can see and feel. There were several corporate groups, families and solo volunteers. Everyone was very kind. I'll definitely be volunteering here on a regular basis as my schedule provides. Thank you so much North Texas Food Bank! As a foodie, meals for those in need is a cause I hold near and dear to my heart. Highly recommend if you're looking to serve others. There are a variety of opportunities. I selected this one today but I may explore others in the near future. Hands down a superb way to spend 3 hours, and the warehouse is nice and cool on a warm day. Perfect place to volunteer in the summer (:

Such a nice/big warehouse facility. Pretty clean and modern. My team and I came to volunteer, and…read morethe staff were all super helpful, and gave us good instructions and rules. The building is the size of 4 football fields, so it's massive. It felt so good to give back to our community. Please consider volunteering if you can, it's super easy to sign up and the process was super smooth.

I've only been to Minnie's a couple of times, starting this year. I cannot be more thankful of a…read morebusiness like this.. I'm not sure what I was expecting, kind of foods etc But I was very surprised with the foods/beverages my family & I did get. Frozen foods, breads, drinks, donuts, many great (brand name items too) items! I wish I had found out about this food pantry sooner.

I had always heard great things about Minnie's Food Pantry. My child's school had a community…read moreservice event and I also volunteered. We arrived to find a line wrapped around the corner of families in need of assistance. Upon entry to the pantry, our temperature was checked, we received a name tag, instructions, and were assigned to areas to help. Everyone that worked there was friendly, full of energy, & helpful. I worked on the box assembly line for the first couple of hours. I also stocked food, put up empty food crates, opened packages, filled food crates, and cleaned in the warehouse. We volunteered for about 4 hours. The opportunity to serve and be of service to others was heart warming. I will be returning to serve again.

Came at 3:15 and store was closed and empty. I'm Guessing…read morethis location isn't opened yet? Just 2 employees moving blue boxes around pretending they don't see me at the door ‍

super nice people at this location, unloaded my used computer equipment and carried it away and…read moreasked for more! They take donations of other items as well. Convenient drive through! Love it -

Hope's Door is a great place to donate clothes and House wears. They appreciate the donations and…read moreuse them to help give needy families that are victims of domestic violence a new start.

I have donated to Hope's Door resale store for many years...clothes, dishes, jewelry. It is a very…read moregood cause. Look up their number and call in advance to see when they are taking donations. They are located in Plano , Texas.

Ok so I have contemplated for weeks, trying to decided if I should post a review or not... After…read morecarefulll consideration Something in my heart compelled me to write about my experience as it could possible help another young women and children. About 3 weeks ago me and my 2 YO son was exited from the program after a a month stay (which I was more than happy to do) Although the facility is nice it's definitely not for any domestic violence victims And I strongly urge you to stay far away. Not only is the staff aggressive and tempromental but extremely controlling. Controlling over your whereabouts every second of the day, Every dime you make, what you can spend (if they allow it) where you can go, where you can work, where your kids go to school ect. The manipulation and re victimizing is completely beyond me. I was mortified when I found out they kept tabs and cameras on when I was eating and if I "ate too late" or if I didn't do something according to detailed description. I honestly feel this place should be shut down because the way its being ran is ineffective. And in the beginning they give women a false sense of security to make things look good for the donors, it's completely sad... . My lawyer was completed to sue but due to clause in the agreement you have to sign, it would be difficult.... Just do yourself a favor stay on the street or stay away.I fell bad for anyone who comes in contact with the current staff and I feel horrible for the founder who I'm sure started this non profit in "good faith"

I didn't know where I was going to be and go and I hoped for everything to be okay while sharing…read moreDomestic violence with my Mom right beside me and my sisters as well. We were participating in it for a while and we needed huge help. Well, God had a huge plan when we prayed. All by his grace, he showed us to come across being in Emily's place. They were such a beautiful miracle for real. They provided living with them for 2 years with blessings with living with them, and even way more the next 2 years. I couldn't be more thankful and grateful for them and their caring and loving hearts.

They are AMAZING! They truly vet their adopters to make sure the pup goes to a great, safe home…read more heart is in the right place and make sure animals are taken care of before handing a pup Over. I wish all shelters were like Poochsavers.

Great to work with!! We adopted a Tibetan Terrier and he is…read morethe love of our lives! My husband was diagnosed with Cancer and Willie never leaves his side!

the staff is dedicated and caring and helps make life here so easy and enjoyable! moving to Legacy…read moreWillow Bend was the best decision we could have made!

What impressed me most about the Legacy Willow Bend is the staff and the sense of community. Team…read moremembers are attentive, compassionate, and clearly dedicated to making residents feel supported and valued. Residents themselves are engaged, friendly, and proud to call this community home, which speaks volumes about the culture. I would highly recommend The Legacy Willow Bend to anyone exploring senior living options in the area.

This is one of my favorite thrift stores. The manager is…read morefriendly and kind. The store is always packed with clean clothes, furniture and household items. Pricing is so low you'll want to give extra cash to the donation jar at checkout. This shop gives aid to veterans. I've heard the manager offering help to veterans, verifying honorable discharge and defining assistance the veteran is or has received from other agencies. The shop also has a truck to pick up donated items as well as allowing volunteers to lend a hand in keeping the store well stocked. So, whether you give or take, this place has you covered.

I reached out to Operation Once in a Lifetime seeking assistance and unfortunately left the…read moreinteraction feeling deeply uncomfortable and concerned. My point of contact was Patrick Sowers. One of the biggest red flags was being asked to send copies of my DD-214 containing sensitive personal identifiable information directly to a phone number. At no point was it clarified whether this was a secure work device or a personal cellphone. I was never offered a professional email address or secure document portal, which I found highly questionable given the nature of the documents involved. While I complied in an effort to move the process along, I was not comfortable doing so. In my experience, reputable organizations handling veterans' records typically have clear procedures and safeguards in place for transmitting sensitive information. Beyond the privacy concerns, the conversation itself was frustrating and unprofessional. Instead of feeling heard, I felt repeatedly invalidated, challenged, and put on the defensive regarding my own experiences and concerns. The interaction came across as passive-aggressive and unnecessarily contrarian. I also found it inappropriate that examples of other veterans' personal struggles were repeatedly brought into the conversation as comparisons. I contacted the organization for assistance with my own situation, not to hear about or be compared against the hardships of others. It felt dismissive and unprofessional. What should have been a supportive interaction instead felt judgmental and disrespectful. Trust and professionalism are critical when working with vulnerable veterans, and unfortunately I did not experience either here. Based on my experience, I would strongly encourage others to exercise caution when sharing sensitive personal information and to ask questions about how documents are being stored and protected before sending anything. Patrick Sowers is a fucking moron.

Wonderful and respected Rabbis and friendly congregants who together create a warm wholesome…read morecommunity. This synagogue teaches and follows authentic Torah Judaism. If you want to grow in your Judaism and learn about your Jewish roots, this is the place to join.

Young community - Jewish Outreach (Kiruv or Keruv). Warm and…read moreinviting with regular services for Traditional Jewish learning and personal growth. Rabbis and their families are the most pleasant and yet approachable you will find anywhere. If you drop in, you will not be a stranger. Don't be surprised if several people ask you where you are for the next meal with an invite to join them to follow. This is the embodiment of Love of Community and desire to build a close family. Please drop by and say hello.

Overpriced. Double what it was worth originally. I know they have half price tags but these were…read moreall full priced. A little ridiculous.

This used to be such a great thrift store. My how things have changed. I doubt I will ever go…read moreback. Skimpy selection of non- clothing items and what little inventory they had was extremely overpriced. Disappointing.