United Way of Hood County

09/11/2026

The Pantry Project | Episode 3 is LIVE!Episode 3 of The Pantry Pr...

09/09/2026

Get ready for another fantastic episode of The Pantry Project!

Episode 3 drops this Friday, and Chef Ruth is back in the kitchen cooking up something special. We are thrilled to welcome our guest, Dora Garcia, Program Coordinator for food insecurity initiatives at the Cook Children's Center for Community Health. Tune in to find out all about the incredible work she does for our community, plus some great conversation and fresh ideas using ingredients from local pantries.

You won't want to miss this one—stay tuned and let's get cookin!

09/04/2026

Episode Two of the PHU project is officially live! Join Ruth as she...

09/02/2026

Stay tuned this Friday for Episode 2 of The Pantry Project, featuring Cooking with Ruth!

Catch her lightning-fast chicken teriyaki stir-fry recipe that’s super inexpensive—coming in at under $10—and features an awesome upgrade made with two packs of ramen noodles!

09/02/2026

Come sink with us (or float, if your engineering skills hold up better than a wet paper bag)!

The 1st Annual "United We Float" Charity Cardboard Boat Race is crashing into Granbury City Beach, and it’s time to see whose creation conquers the waves and whose turns into an instant aquatic disaster.

Here are all the gritty details you need to know:

When: September 26, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (Lake Fest Kick Off!)

Where: Granbury City Beach Park, 505 E Pearl St, Granbury, TX

The Vibe: Pure chaos, epic cardboard glory, and cheering for your friends as they desperately bail water.

C lick the link below for more details!

https://www.facebook.com/events/s/united-we-float-cardboard-boat/2499524417160335/

08/28/2026

The very first episode of The Pantry Project is officially live! Join Chef Ruth for "Cookin' with Ruth" as she makes an easy, comforting spaghetti bake and welcomes United Way of Hood County Executive Director DeAnna Hines to taste-test it. Let us know what kind of recipes you'd like to see in upcoming episodes!

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Welcome to the very first episode of The Pantry Project, produced u...

08/24/2026

Big News, Everyone!

Get your aprons ready because The Pantry Project's first episode goes live this Friday!

Ruth is stepping into the kitchen to whip up a mouthwatering, family-favorite spaghetti bake! Using fresh ingredients sourced right from Hood County food pantries, she'll show you just how easy it is to take pantry staples and turn them into a cozy, comforting meal.

Tune in this Friday and get ready to do some cookin' with Ruth!

08/19/2026

Join us for the 1st Annual United We Float Charity Cardboard Race on September 26th from 3 to 5 PM at Granbury City Beach!

Divisions & Entry Fees:
Kids Division (Ages 12-17): $30 per team
Open Division (Ages 18+): $150 per team
Charity Division (Non-profits): Free with code