Episode 3 of The Pantry Project is officially live on YouTube. Chef Ruth is joined by special guest Dora Garcia, Program Coordinator for food insecurity initiatives at the Cook Children’s Center for Community Health. We dive deep into Dora’s incredible work connecting families with fresh food, container gardening workshops, and local partnerships with groups like Rancho Brazos Community Centers and Texas A&M AgriLife. Plus, we’re sharing a quick, healthy, and budget-friendly recipe you can whip up in minutes using basic pantry staples!
Today’s Featured Recipe: Dora Garcia’s 5-Minute Creamy Bean Spread
- Choose your beans: 1 can of white beans, 1 can of garbanzo beans, or 1 can of pinto beans
- Base: Olive oil or cooking oil
- Citrus: 1 lemon
- Choose your seasonings: Roasted garlic, salt and pepper, taco seasoning, or cumin
- Choose your veggies (for dipping): Carrots, celery, bell peppers, tomatoes
Local Food Pantry Operating Hours & Locations in Granbury, Texas
- Loaves and Fishes Address: 500 West Bluebonnet Drive Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Rancho Brazos Community Center (in affiliation with Paula’s Pantry) Address: 3224 Tumbleweed Lane Hours: Fridays, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- People Helping People Address: 306 King’s Plaza Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Mission Granbury Address: 3611 Plaza East Court Hours: Tuesdays through Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- La Reunion Address: 2723 Maplewood Street Hours: Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Be sure to check out the new video, try out the bean spread, and please share this post to help spread the word about these valuable community resources!