6 Stones, a community mobilization organization based in Euless, Texas, has received a new electric refrigerated van from Whole Foods Market to support food pickups for the New Hope Center food pantry. The donation addresses a critical link in the food access chain: the transportation of perishable food from pickup locations to the pantry, where it is distributed to neighbors in need.
The New Hope Center serves approximately 60,000 neighbors each year, according to the organization. Before food reaches the pantry shelves, staff and volunteers must coordinate pickups and transport it, a behind-the-scenes operation that the new refrigerated van is designed to strengthen. By providing refrigerated transportation, Whole Foods Market is helping ensure that fresh, healthy food remains safe and available for households navigating challenging seasons.
“Whole Foods Market’s generosity supports the everyday work of getting food to our New Hope Center,” said Lori Krouskos, Chief Development Officer at 6 Stones. “Partnerships like this do more than provide transportation; they bridge the gap between generosity and real impact, ensuring no family in our community goes hungry.”
The electric refrigerated van represents a practical investment in local food access, one that directly affects the quality and quantity of food that reaches neighbors. For families relying on the pantry, consistent access to fresh food can make a meaningful difference in their daily lives. The vehicle also supports the logistical work that often goes unnoticed but is essential to pantry operations.
Community members who wish to participate in the New Hope Center’s work can explore current opportunities to Volunteer at New Hope Center, which offers a way to serve alongside others through shared community action. Financial contributions support 6 Stones’ ongoing work of connecting neighbors with food and practical pathways of hope; those interested can Donate to New Hope Center to help sustain these efforts. Photos of the van delivery are available online, and readers can See Photos from the event.
The donation highlights the role that local businesses can play in strengthening food security infrastructure. As food banks and pantries continue to face demand, partnerships that address transportation and refrigeration gaps can improve operational efficiency and expand access to nutritious food. For the Euless community, the new van means that more fresh food can move from donors to neighbors in need, reinforcing the network of volunteers, donors, and businesses that sustain the New Hope Center.
6 Stones thanked Whole Foods Market for the investment in food transportation and for participating in a community where neighbors, businesses, volunteers, and donors each have a meaningful role. The organization’s broader mission, sharing hope through community mobilization, is reflected in this partnership, which connects resources with practical action and lasting relationships.
