Food for Families Food Drive 2026

Big Collection Day is Friday, November 20th, 8 a.m. -5 p.m.

Each year in November on the Friday before Thanksgiving the WFB holds the annual Food for Families Food Drive. Donations of food and money are collected that day at the Food Bank. Throughout the month prior to Collection Day, businesses, schools, churches and community groups gather donations on their own that are then given to the Food Bank. All donations, including online donations made during the month of November, count toward the annual goal.

Today, Our Daily Bread serves more than 400 families each month, representing an average of 925 family members, and distributes approximately 20,000 pounds of food each month.

To help meet this growing need, our goal for the 2026 Food for Families Food Drive is 75,000 pounds. All food and monetary donations received during the month of November count toward this goal.

A warehouse filled with lots of boxes and watermelons.

Drop-off locations -

Whitney City Hall, Whitney Public Library, Gladiator Farms, Pizza Junction, Whitney and Aquilla schools, all area churches.

You can also drop off donations at the Food Bank during normal business hours: Mon.10-12, Wed. 4-6, Thurs. 1-3

Lake Whitney Ministerial Alliance provides support through several programs:
  • Food Bank family food assistance and student weekend/summer nutrition
  • Benevolence for help with clothing, utilities, prescriptions and transportation
  • School Supplies support for elementary and intermediate school students
  • Joint Committee for Christmas (JCC) for help with meals, toys and clothing before Christmas
  • Chaplaincy nursing home services, community fellowship, and seasonal events for children.
  • Community Events provides information on events from local churches and organizations for families and adults.


All services are provided by local volunteers, with no paid staff. Donations are used entirely to fund programs that directly support individuals and families in the community.

This combined site is designed to make it easier to find information, access services, and get involved—whether you are seeking assistance, looking to volunteer,  or wanting to donate.


Mission Statement:

The purpose of the Lake Whitney Ministerial Alliance, a nonprofit organization, shall be to provide a source through which churches and other organizations in the Lake Whitney area may cooperate with the pastors and ministers of the Lake Whitney area in meeting the needs of people who reside in or visit the Lake Whitney area.

Community Meetings

2026

COMMUNITY MEETINGS 

Day Date Time Location
Wed 14-Jan 10:00 AM King’s Memorial Methodist Church
Wed 11-Mar 10:00 AM First Baptist Church 209 N San Marcos
Wed 13-May 10:00 AM White Bluff Chapel Annex 5536 FM 933 (The Palms)
Wed 9-Sep 10:00 AM Home Church Lake Whitney 403 S Bosque St
Wed 11-Nov 9:00 AM Our Daily Bread Food Bank 110 Sims Dr.

On Veterans Day, a service will be held at 11:00 AM at King Memorial Methodist Church. The LWMA meeting is rescheduled to 9:00 to allow participation in both events.

Officers
President Randy Marshall
Vice President Ricky Gobert
Past President Randy Marshal
Secretary Melissa Hayes
Treasurer Bill Stewart
Assistant Treasurer Karen Holley
Public Relations Betty Newman
Committees
Benevolence Becky Jacobus
Chaplaincy Ron Roberts
Joint Committee for Christmas Michele Walker
Our Daily Bread Food Bank Food Bank Volunteer Team
School Supply Program Linda Yeary

Five Year Anniversary of our New Building
2018 - 2023

A large white building with a blue sign on the side of it.

Celebrating Connie Stahl's Legacy:

15 Years of Impact at Our Daily Bread

Connie Stahl was honored for 15 years of leadership at the “Our Daily Bread” food bank. Connie resigned recently and will be relocating to be closer to family. We were delighted to have Diana Van Wagner in attendance. Diana was our leader for 12 years before Connie.

Two people stand side-by-side, holding a framed certificate in front of a blue-covered table in an indoor setting.
Pastor Randy Marshall, President of the Lake Whitney Ministerial Alliance, presented Connie with a certificate of appreciation.
Two women smiling, one holding flowers and a card. Indoors, with a blue tablecloth and wall decor.
We were delighted to have Diana Van Wagner in attendance. Diana was our leader for 12 years before Connie.