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09/11/2026

Episode 3 of The Pantry Project is officially live on YouTube. Chef Ruth is joined by special guest Dora Garcia, Program Coordinator for food insecurity initiatives at the Cook Children’s Center for Community Health.

We dive deep into Dora's incredible work connecting families with fresh food, container gardening workshops, and local partnerships with groups like Rancho Brazos Community Centers and Texas A&M AgriLife. Plus, we're sharing a quick, healthy, and budget-friendly recipe you can whip up in minutes using basic pantry staples!

Today's Featured Recipe: Dora Garcia’s 5-Minute Creamy Bean Spread
Choose your beans: 1 can of white beans, 1 can of garbanzo beans, or 1 can of pinto beans

Base: Olive oil or cooking oil

Citrus: 1 lemon

Choose your seasonings: Roasted garlic, salt and pepper, taco seasoning, or cumin

Choose your veggies (for dipping): Carrots, celery, bell peppers, tomatoes

Local Food Pantry Operating Hours & Locations in Granbury, Texas
Beyond the kitchen, we also want to highlight our incredible local food pantries here in Granbury and their current operating hours:

Loaves and Fishes

Address: 500 West Bluebonnet Drive

Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Rancho Brazos Community Center (in affiliation with Paula's Pantry)

Address: 3224 Tumbleweed Lane

Hours: Fridays, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

People Helping People

Address: 306 King's Plaza

Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Mission Granbury

Address: 3611 Plaza East Court

Hours: Tuesdays through Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

La Reunion

Address: 2723 Maplewood Street

Hours: Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Be sure to check out the new video, try out the bean spread, and please share this post to help spread the word about these valuable community resources!

The Pantry Project | Episode 3 is LIVE!Episode 3 of The Pantry Pr...

09/09/2026

Get ready for another fantastic episode of The Pantry Project!

Episode 3 drops this Friday, and Chef Ruth is back in the kitchen cooking up something special. We are thrilled to welcome our guest, Dora Garcia, Program Coordinator for food insecurity initiatives at the Cook Children's Center for Community Health. Tune in to find out all about the incredible work she does for our community, plus some great conversation and fresh ideas using ingredients from local pantries.

You won't want to miss this one—stay tuned and let's get cookin!

09/04/2026

Episode Two of the Pantry Project is officially live! Join Ruth as she cooks up a delicious, lightning-fast chicken teriyaki that you can whip up in no time.

https://youtu.be/fGwTrUyHw_0

2 lbs chicken thighs

1 bag of frozen style mixed veggies

2 packs of ramen noodles

Teriyaki sauce

Beyond the kitchen, we also want to highlight our incredible local food pantries here in Granbury, Texas, and their current operating hours:

Loaves and Fishes
Address: 500 West Bluebonnet Drive
Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Rancho Brazos Community Center (in affiliation with Paula's Pantry)
Address: 3224 Tumbleweed Lane
Hours: Fridays, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

People Helping People
Address: 306 King's Plaza
Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Mission Granbury
Address: 3611 Plaza East Court
Hours: Tuesdays through Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

La Reunion
Address: 2723 Maplewood Street
Hours: Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Be sure to check out the new video, and please share this post to help spread the word about these valuable community resources!

Episode Two of the PHU project is officially live! Join Ruth as she...

09/02/2026

Stay tuned this Friday for Episode 2 of The Pantry Project, featuring Cooking with Ruth!

Catch her lightning-fast chicken teriyaki stir-fry recipe that’s super inexpensive—coming in at under $10—and features an awesome upgrade made with two packs of ramen noodles!

08/28/2026

The very first episode of The Pantry Project is officially live! Join Chef Ruth for "Cookin' with Ruth" as she makes an easy, comforting spaghetti bake and welcomes United Way of Hood County Executive Director DeAnna Hines to taste-test it. Let us know what kind of recipes you'd like to see in upcoming episodes!

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05/07/2026

The Good 4 Hood Better Together BBQ was everything we hoped for. ❤️

We had such a great turnout and just wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone who supported United Way of Hood County. Seeing the community show up like this proves that hate doesn’t win when we stand together.

Grateful for every one of you. 🤝🔥

Community. Barbecue. Resilience.In the wake of the recent break-in and damage at the United Way building, Hood County proved once again that we are stronger ...

04/20/2026

Real change isn't a solo mission—it’s a collective movement. 🤝 See how the United Way Hub at Decker Gym is breaking down barriers, saving nonprofits thousands, and ensuring every dollar works harder for our community. We aren’t just sharing a building; we’re building a future where no one stands alone.

The Impact: What You Didn't Know About United Way

04/16/2026

What was meant to harm didn’t break us, it brought out the best in this community. Neighbors, partners, and friends showed up with supplies and willing hearts to clean up the destruction. This is what Hood County does, we take care of each other. We are grateful. We are moving forward. We have only begun building what comes next.
Hood Talk Media is the new official media platform for the United Way of Hood County. We want to make sure every partner and volunteer gets the credit they deserve!
Please head over and 'Like' the Hood Talk Media page now so we can tag you in our stories and keep you up-to-date on our progress. We have a lot of great things on the horizon for this community—see you there!

The Story:On April 3, 2026, the Decker Gym Hub—home to the United Way of Hood County and numerous local nonprofits—was targeted in a senseless act of vandali...