Miriam enjoys creating healthy, homemade meals for her husband, three kids ages 14, 6 and 6 months, and her parents who live with them. Thanks to partners like you, she has all the nutritious ingredients she needs to ensure her family has a well-balanced diet.
In addition to fueling her growing children, Miriam prioritizes making meals with healthy proteins and fresh vegetables to help support her father’s health as he battles colon cancer.
But the most nutritious groceries are often the most expensive. Miriam’s husband works hard to support the family, but his income hasn’t kept pace with the high cost of living.
Thankfully, Miriam and her mom, Norma, can visit the Food Bank’s Mobile Pantry in Odessa to pick up groceries for the whole family. The food fuels the family’s health and helps Miriam’s school-aged children meet their potential in the classroom.
“The times I have come here, they treat us with a lot of respect and humility,” Miriam shares. “You can see their passion to be here. It makes us feel happy.”
Miriam also shares a deep appreciation for partners like you who make it possible for her to pick up food for her family.
“Thank you to everyone who helps us — thank you so much,” she says.
*This interview was translated from Spanish to English
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