Here's To You: FlexEtc

FlexEtc is a new neighbor of Minnie's Food Pantry in Plano. The storage company gave two of its warehouses to the food pantry to store its shelf-stable Holiday food. The company and Strudel3D unloaded four truckloads of food and reloaded for a giveaway.

Here's To You: Walnut Grove High School

Students at Walnut Grove High School collected more than 2,000 toys for their Wally's Red Wagon toy drive. The drive was started when the school opened last year. The toy drive was established by Principal Dustin Toth to establish a tradition of campus values, empathy and putting others before self.

Here's To You: Trinity Christian Academy Lower School students

Trinity Christian Academy Lower School students gave 1,212 gift boxes to Operation Christmas Child. The toys, hygiene items and school supplies will go to children facing war, poverty and natural disasters. The students wrote notes of support and prayed over the boxes.

Here's To You: The MW Cares Foundation

The Tarrant Area Food Bank gave Thanksgiving dinner to 2,000 families. For the fifth year, the MW Cares Foundation bought turkeys and chickens. Albertsons and Tom Thumb donated dry goods. The food bank gave fruit and veggies, and The Big Good with Coach Gary Patterson helped pack it all up.

Here's To You: Michael Moon

Before retiring, Michael Moon had a 46-year-long career in law enforcement and was the police chief of the Ovilla Police Department. He'd been a patient at Methodist Midlothian and was impressed by how everyone was treated. Since 2023, he's given 635 volunteer hours of service.

Here's To You: The M.O.M. Crew

The M.O.M. Crew dances to stay fit and volunteers in the DFW area. Moms and grandmoms team up with the Chris Howell Foundation to distribute food to those in need.

Here's To You: Juliette Fowler Communities

25 residents at Juliette Fowler Communities teamed up with Dallas Sandwich Sundays to make sandwiches for homeless people. Residents buy turkey, ham, cheese, peanut butter and jelly. The center provides the bread. They make up to 285 sandwiches three times a month.

video Here's To You: Saluting our Veterans - Nov. 15

HERE'S TO YOU: Ted Pasche U.S. Navy Reserves; Matthew Allen U.S. Army; Sharon Stroud U.S. Army; Gilberto Torrez USAF; Richard Garey, Korean War U.S. Army; Myron Bass USMC; Fred Crass USAF; Darian Pace USMC; John Medina U.S. Army

Here's To You: Saluting our Veterans - Nov. 14

VETERANS, HERE'S TO YOU: Chuck Long, Vietnam Veteran USAF; Michael Tercek USMC; Andrew Diggins U.S. Army; Jim Ervin USAF; Tongee Felmming USAF; Ryan Ogletree USMC; Jeremy Sarap, U.S. Army; Paula Quick USMC; Lloyd Alexander USAF; Bryon Eichelberger U.S. Navy

Here's To You: Saluting our Veterans - Nov. 13

Solomon Surles U.S. Air Force; Tausha Jordan U.S. Army; Gary Leafty U.S. Army; Leroy Austin WWII U.S. Army; William Perez U.S. Navy; Francisco Valdez USMC; James Williams U.S. Army; Stanley Hendrix U.S. Army; Sgt. Scoggins USMC; Tommy Hill, U.S.Army

Here's To You: Saluting our Veterans - Nov. 12

VETERANS, HERE'S TO YOU: Pete Cassidy, U.S. Navy; Joey Delatorre, U.S. Army; Vikie Williams, U.S. Army; Vernon Taylor, Korean War Veteran, U.S. Army; Wayne Daniels, U.S. Army; Reginald Riggs, U.S. Army; Duane Thomason, U.S. Army; Michael Keith, U.S. Navy

Here's To You: Saluting our Veterans - Nov. 11

VETERANS, HERE'S TO YOU: Ken Jones, U.S. Army; Tamika Shead, U.S. Navy; Charlie Whisenhunt, Korean War Veteran U.S. Army; Tony Thompson, U.S. Army; Chet Arnold, U.S. Army; Brandon Bamburg U.S. Navy; Anibal Lazo, Jr. USMC; Randy Cleaver, U.S. Army

Here's To You: Dallas Cowboys & Pro Frac Services

The Tarrant Area Food Bank got a winning game plan from the Dallas Cowboys, Pro Frac Services, HOF Charles Haley and Cowboys Mascot Rowdy. The work and donations from the volunteers tackled hunger with more than 100,000 meals for neighbors in need in 13 North Texas counties.

Here's To You: Giselle Morales

Giselle Morales volunteered at Children’s Health when was in high school. She's given more than 700 hours of volunteer service in 12 years. Here’s To You, Giselle!

Here's to You: Yvonne Crum

This month marks 12 years as a breast cancer survivor for Yvonne Crum. Crum urges women to do their monthly breast self-exam every month without fail.

Here's To You: Beverly Lloyd

Beverly Lloyd is filled with hope and determination. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019, she was looking forward to a full recovery. But in 2022, she was diagnosed with cancer in her other breast. She's in session 37 and says each step gets her closer to recovery!

Here's To You: Diane Munk

Diane Munk was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in October 2023. She rang the bell after her last chemotherapy treatment.

Here's To You: Jeff Nicklas

Jeff Nicklas has volunteered at Children’s since 2018. As a patient pal, he's given 650+ hours with patients who are alone or have a caregiver who needs a break. His two daughters work at the hospital in marketing and as a nurse/patient educator.

Here's To You: Ariya Daniels

Ariya Daniels is a peanut butter warrior for the North Texas Food Bank. She made videos with the help of her sisters asking people to help the food bank with its peanut butter drive for kids. Instead of birthday gifts, the 12 year-old asked for donations. Ariya exceeded her goal, raising $10,150!