North Texas nonprofit receives land donation, surprise gift as it supports families in need

A nonprofit received donated land and a surprise $30,000 gift as community partners rallied to support North Texas families in need.

LANCASTER, Texas — A North Texas nonprofit dedicated to helping families in need received a major show of community support Wednesday. 

Credit Union of Texas donated land to St. Vincent de Paul of North Texas to support the center’s continued efforts to serve neighbors facing food insecurity, financial hardship and other challenges.

This story continues below.

Adding to the celebration, Atmos Energy surprised the nonprofit with a $30,000 check to support the organization.

Representatives from the North Texas Food Bank, Lancaster city leaders and other community partners joined the event as volunteers distributed food and essential supplies to local seniors.

The distribution was part of the center’s monthly effort to provide food and other necessities to older residents in the community.

Beyond food assistance, the St. Vincent Center connects residents with employment support, health services and emergency assistance, providing multiple resources to families facing difficult circumstances.

St. Paul Medical Center, which operates inside the St. Vincent Center, also provides medical care to patients in the surrounding community.

The St. Vincent Center is located at 1120 Randlett St. in Lancaster.