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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!

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