When our community is in need, it is amazing how we all come together. During this challenging time amid COVID-19 concerns, we wanted to share some positive news and ways you can lend a helping hand as well. From helping serve meals to our local heroes to food pantry items needed, there are small ways we can all give to help a lot.
Community Good News & Thank You
Last month, many of you came out to enjoy the annual Randall Reed’s Prestige Ford Classic Car Show (March 7th). It was a great success on two fronts. Not only was it an enjoyable day with gorgeous classic cars, we want thank to all who came out and also donated to our Fill-the-F250 Food Drive for the Good Samaritans of Garland. As you can see, the results were nothing short of amazing. The results: 2,187 lbs. of food and $1,500.00. Special thank you to the Texas Cobra Club – DFW Chapter and the SCAT Shelby Cobra Association of Texas for coming together at Intrinsic Smokehouse & Brewery with Prestige Ford. Good Samaritans of Garland serves the Garland, Rowlett and Sachse communities. They provided food assistance to 827 families in March and provided 160 new families with emergency food assistance.
Help: Families In Need Now
With the pandemic comes a greater need. The organization needs: canned meat ravioli, canned fruit, peanut butter, tuna and beans of any kind. You can donate directly online at GoodSamofGarland.org, so they can purchase directly from the North Texas Food Bank.
Great Work Garland: Companies Come Together
Local Garland companies are coming together to raise funds for those in need together. Hello Car Wash donated $500, Prestige Ford gave $500, Grubbs Collision & Motorsports provided $500 and over $1,000 has come in from the community directly aiming to raise $5,000+ to help families in need due to COVID-19.
Support Local Restaurants & Our Healthcare & First Responders
Intrinsic Smokehouse & Brewery in downtown Garland has created a special “Help Us, Help Them” Program for First Responders and Health Care Workers.
How It Works:
You purchase a Charitable Meal Kit for $14.50 and Intrinsic Smokehouse and Brewery will deliver that nutritious meal to a First Responder or Health Care worker. It’s two helping hands with one kind act. Not only will you be helping our local heroes, you’re also be helping a small business and its staff along the way.
Donate online directly at: https://squareup.com/store/intrinsicbrewery/
Support Our Local Police
Garland Police Association is in need of hand sanitizer, masks, gloves and lysol. Contact Sheena Sharapata at 214.477.7245 or SSharapata@WCAO.net for more details.
Prestige Ford is thankful to all who have and continue to support our local businesses and charities. Our location on 3601 S. Shiloh Road in Garland is open to assist with any automotive needs. And we are here to continue to help our community. #GarlandStrong.