Business Network - Oct 2

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Join us every Wednesday at the IQ HQ for the Richardson Business Network Breakfast, fostering connections among local professionals. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or looking to expand your network, this weekly event provides a platform for sharing insights and exploring collaborations. Join us for this week's presentation from Tracy Parlin and Kass Flockerzy from Local Good Pantry.

Local Good Pantry is an Emergency Food Pantry partnering with North Texas Food Bank and about 9 Local Retail Grocers. They serve around 750 actual people every open distribution day; Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday which represent over 6,000 in families in one week. They have seen a 200% increase since they opened the pantry in November 2023. Their mission statement is “providing good food and essentials with great dignity to those in our local community." They believe it takes all of us to meet the need of food insecurity and they are always looking to partner with others. 

Tracy has worked as the Local Outreach Director for Chase Oaks Church for 17 years. They served in the community with volunteer leaders with great partnerships around the city of Plano. They have worked with the City of Plano Love Where you Live; Trusted World, City House, NTFB, My Possibilities, Title 1 Schools and more. One year ago, their role changed to Local Good Pantry Director in which they are now overseeing all the operations and daily management of our pantry. They serve over 15,000 a month including many who are homeless. Taking this pantry on in one day was a huge challenge, but it has also been an even bigger blessing.