Another MobilPack has come and gone, I can't tell you how good it makes me feel to be a small part of it and to know we're actually helping children get the vital nutrition they need, not just to survive but to thrive. 

I'll give you the final numbers in a minute for the Texarkana Tacos 4 Life MobilePack #4, but first I wanted to take a moment to thank all the volunteers who gave their time and talents to make it happen. Pictured up top are some of the volunteers from Table 6, we're not sure how many boxes we filled, but we know it was over 20.

Training the volunteers - MobilePack 4 - Texarkana - JimWeaver
Training the volunteers - MobilePack 4 - Texarkana - JimWeaver
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In all, there were 352 volunteers who donated at least a couple of hours this past Friday and Saturday to do something for others in this world. Some donated a lot more time than that, but thanks go to any and all no matter how much time they had to give, the point is they did it and got the job done.

Maddie and Gabe and 2 other volunteers - MobilePack 4 - Texarkana - JimWeaver
Maddie and Gabe Livingston (center) and 2 other volunteers - MobilePack 4 - Texarkana - JimWeaver
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Seriously, the next time you have an opportunity to do this, whether it's just you, a small group of friends or family, a large church or civic group, a scout troop, or whatever, you should do it.

Cases of food - MobilePack 4 - Texarkana - JimWeaver
Cases of food - MobilePack 4 - Texarkana - JimWeaver
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Tacos 4 Life restaurants host these events all the time. Toney Livingston and his family get to make a difference not only in their community but also helping children in over 90 countries all over the world through Feed My Starving Children, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Thanks also goes to Texas A&M University Texarkana for letting this be done in the  Patterson Student Center gymnasium, it was the first time I've had a chance to see the inside of this building, very nice.

TAMUT Student Center Gymn - MobilePack 4 - Texarkana - JimWeaver
TAMUT Student Center Gymn - MobilePack 4 - Texarkana - JimWeaver
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Tacos 4 Life Texarkana owners Toney and Sandy Livingston have done a great job with their business and the mission it has, they deserve a huge pat on the back as well. Are you ready for the tally?

Me with Toney Livingston - MobilePack 4 - Texarkana - JimWeaver
Me with Toney Livingston - MobilePack 4 - Texarkana - JimWeaver
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Final numbers for Texarkana MobilePack #4:

  • Volunteers: 352
  • Boxes Filled: 505
  • Meals packaged: 109,080
  • Children fed for one year: 298

Amazing Texarkana - Great Job!

Come join us next time you get the chance. Remember, everyone gets a spiffy orange hat...


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Mid America Flight Museum - Mt Pleasant, Texas

Open: Saturday from 8 AM until noon.
Admission: FREE

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