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Local nonprofits and volunteers urge council for grants and support during public comment

The Colony City Council · August 19, 2025
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Summary

Multiple nonprofit leaders asked the council to continue or renew city grants to support food distribution, housing assistance, child‑advocacy and school meal programs; speakers provided participation statistics and explained program needs.

Several nonprofit leaders and volunteers used the council’s public‑comment period to thank the city for recent support and to request continued or renewed funding for local service programs.

Jennifer Hall, executive director of NTX Community Food Pantry, said the pantry served nearly 28,000 individuals last year and that costs and rent have risen (rent…

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