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10/16/2026

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Welcome back to The Pantry Project! In Episode 5, host Ruth is joined by special guest Lisa Deese, Manager of Public Affairs for Atmos Energy.In this episode, we sit down with Lisa to learn all about her day-to-day role managing community investments and what Atmos Energy does to support our region. We dive into how Atmos Energy generously provided the grant to build our brand-new multimedia studio at the United Way of Hood County Hub, why this partnership was a perfect fit for their mission, and the exciting community stories we can't wait to bring to life on our platforms!

On the Menu: No-Fuss Potato SoupWarm up with our cozy, simple-to-make potato soup recipe. It's comforting, budget-friendly, and perfect for any chilly evening!

Ingredients
6 cups diced potatoes

5 cups water

1 cup diced onions

1/2 cup diced celery

1 cup chopped carrots

1 Tbsp margarine or butter

4 tsp chicken bouillon granules

1/2 tsp salt & pepper

12 oz can evaporated milk

3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

2 cups shredded cheese

Instructions
Combine the diced potatoes, water, diced onions, diced celery, chopped carrots, margarine or butter, chicken bouillon granules, salt, and pepper in a large pot.

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Stir in the evaporated milk and chopped fresh parsley, heating through gently without letting it boil.

Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheese until completely melted and creamy. Serve warm!

Local Food Pantry Operating Hours & Locations in Granbury, TexasBeyond the kitchen, we want to highlight our incredible local food pantries here in Granbury and their current operating hours:Loaves and FishesAddress: 500 West Bluebonnet DriveHours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Rancho Brazos Community Center (in affiliation with Paula's Pantry)Address: 3224 Tumbleweed LaneHours: Fridays, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.People Helping PeopleAddress: 306 King's PlazaHours: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Mission GranburyAddress: 3611 Plaza East CourtHours: Tuesdays through Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.La ReunionAddress: 2723 Maplewood StreetHours: Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Note: Make sure you stick around for the bloopers at the end!Connect with UsLike, comment, and subscribe for more local recipes and community stories from Hood County!

Welcome back to The Pantry Project! In Episode 5, host Ruth is join...

10/12/2026

Get ready for an extra special episode of The Pantry Project, dropping this Friday! 🍳🎥

In Episode 5, Ruth is back in the kitchen cooking up something delicious using local food pantry staples. But this week, she’s joined by an incredible guest: Lisa Deese, Manager of Public Affairs for Atmos Energy! 🌟

Lisa played a massive, instrumental role in helping us secure the grant funding needed to build out our brand-new multimedia studio at Decker Gym. We truly couldn't have brought this vision to life without her dedication to our community. Tune in as Ruth and Lisa chat about community impact, share some wonderful moments, and celebrate how far we've come.

Stay tuned—this episode drops this Friday! You definitely won't want to miss it. 👇

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09/25/2026

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📣 The Pantry Project - Episode 4 is LIVE RIGHT NOW! 🎬

Ruth is back in the kitchen, this time with Josh Morrison, the President of Neighbors Feeding Neighbors, and they're whipping up a delicious cheesy potato black bean skillet!

While cooking up this comforting dish, Josh shares some truly eye-opening information regarding food pantries, the vital work they do, and the very real challenges they are currently facing in our communities. It’s an inspiring, deeply informative conversation about how we can all come together to make a difference.

You can always head over to the Neighbors Feeding Neighbors page or visit nfnhoodcounty.org to get updated information on local pantries, community news, and a full list of locations—including the current list of pantries offered across Hood County and the 18 outdoor mini-pantries scattered around the area. Interested in volunteering? You can head over to that website as well to find out how you can help!
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👇 Grab your favorite snack and tune in now.
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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.

P.S. Make sure you stick around for the bloopers at the end.

Ruth is back in the kitchen, this time with Josh Morrison, the Pres...

09/23/2026

Hey, stay tuned this Friday! We have a brand-new episode of The Pantry Project coming out. 🍳🔥
Join us for a special kitchen cookalong with Ruth and our guest, Josh Morrison—the president of Neighbors Feeding Neighbors.
We're getting an in-depth look at what Josh does and what Neighbors Feeding Neighbors is all about. Together, we'll talk through some of the obstacles our local food pantries are facing here in Hood County, how we're pivoting toward positive solutions, and—most importantly—how you can get involved and help support your community.
Don't miss it right here this Friday! 👇

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!

Welcome to the very first episode of The Pantry Project, produced u...

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 ...