East Dallas Rallies Together: $15K Raised and Peace Pantries Filled

Peace Pantry volunteers and sponsors gathered at Palmer’s for a check presentation — celebrating a $14,565 donation to support DISD students in need.

The Live Local Group and our East Dallas neighbors came together for another unforgettable Peace Pantry Drive-By Donation Event. The results were inspiring: every local Peace Pantry refilled, and more than $15,000 raised to support families in need.

Peace Pantries are school-based programs that provide essential groceries — no questions asked. Each pantry is stocked with shelf-stable items like pasta, rice, and snacks, all coordinated by the Woodrow Community Peace Pantry 501(c)(3), the central hub for East Dallas schools.

From One Idea to a Movement

Our leader Nancy Wilson was one of the founding members of the original Peace Pantry effort at Woodrow Wilson High School. What began with a handful of volunteers and one school has grown into a network of compassion that now spans multiple campuses.

We’re proud to serve our East Dallas community as a collective of agents who live local and give local. Together, our team brings this mission to life every day:
Nancy Wilson • Karen Cuskey-Hartman • Maggie Terilli • Geyden Sage • Clara Sepulveda • Ivonne Zambrano • Darlene Harrison • Natalie Rambo

Each one brings heart, hustle, and a deep commitment to the neighborhoods we serve — proving that real estate can create real impact.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

This year’s success was possible thanks to the generosity of our sponsors:
Coldwell Banker Realty – Lakewood/NE Dallas Office • Palmer’s Hot Chicken • Burger House • Comerica Bank • Independence Title DFW • Park Cities Pet Sitter, Inc. • Full House Moving • Stonelake Capital Partners • Ellis Orthodontics • Jon Estes with Prime Lending • Paradigm Family Health • UPS Store • Phillisa Properties • Freeze / Sulkov Advisers • Home Loans By Sara • Munk Wilson Mandala • Taco Joint • BodyKanics

Keep the Ripple Going

Every can, every dollar, and every volunteer hour helps keep Peace Pantries full and students fed.

To donate or get involved, visit the Woodrow Community Peace Pantry.

 Here in East Dallas, living local means giving local.