Today a new neighbor shopped in our Food Pantry. She recently fled a dangerous, controlling marriage and had to start a life from scratch with a new name. Because her relationship isolated her, she has almost no friends to turn to as she establishes her new life. When she walked into the Food Pantry for […]
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The Epic Agency is partnering with GraceWorks Thrift Store for another pop-up event! They’re going to stock our store with “fresh and fabulous finds” from local influencers and creators. You can expect amazing clothing, furniture, and home decor! And with Mother’s Day around the corner, this event is the perfect place to find a gift
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A few weeks ago, our Food Pantry and Thrift Store were in full swing despite heavy rain showers. After shopping in our Food Pantry, one of our neighbors came back inside asking for help because her car wouldn’t start. Two team members brought jumper cables to help get her car running. As we were getting
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Today I talked with a neighbor in the Food Pantry who is getting back on his feet after a serious workplace back injury. After several surgeries and complications, he ultimately lost his job due to his new physical limitations. He told me, “Losing my job was so hard, especially losing my health insurance. For the
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Today in the Food Pantry I heard a neighbor gasp in excitement at something in the household section. When I asked what she had found, she giddily held up a pair of Santa-Claus-themed salt and pepper shakers. “I have wanted these specific salt and pepper shakers for years and years,” she said. “Whenever I’ve found
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One of our regular Food Pantry volunteers has formed a bond with a certain neighbor and enjoys catching up with her each month. This neighbor has been worn down by ongoing chemo and radiation treatments. She’s also a single mom making less than $800/month who is caregiving for her special needs adult son. Every time
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Anna* is a single mom who works two jobs. Every day, she leaves her house at 6:30 a.m. and doesn’t get home until after 8:30 p.m. Despite all the hours she puts in, she cannot keep up with the cost of living. In her darker moments, Anna feels defeated. She’s doing everything she can but
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Today a single grandmother stopped by our Food Pantry to ask for some help. She asked me, “What do I need to qualify for your Food Pantry? I just need some basic food items to get by this month. I don’t qualify for food stamps, but it’s still hard for me to cover everything. I
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The Epic Agency is partnering with GraceWorks Thrift Store for a pop-up event! They’re going to stock our store with “fresh and fabulous finds” from local influencers and creators. Shoppers can expect amazing clothing, furniture, and home decor. You don’t want to miss this! What: The Influencers Closet – Pop-Up Shopping Event When: November 13,
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How SNAP Recipients Can Get Help from GraceWorks ***Williamson County Residents Only*** Williamson County residents receiving SNAP benefits in 2025 are warmly invited to shop at the GraceWorks Food Pantry from 9 am–3 pm, Monday–Friday, no appointment needed! When you come to shop at the GraceWorks Food Pantry, please bring: Your SNAP Benefit Awards Letter
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