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Humble Intercontinental Chapter sup- Top Ladies and Top Teens of Lake Houston Chapter
ported NCNW in recognition of Mary McCloud Bethu- served as volunteers and distributed more than 5,452
pounds of food monthly which included a variety of
fresh fruits and vegetables and many other groceries and

products. Lady Borders, Chapter Organizer, estimates
that more than 50,000 pounds of food were distributed

over a 10 month period. According to recent statistics
released by the Houston Food Bank, 26.1 percent of

youth struggle with food insecurity, or limited and un-
certain access to adequate food and nutrition, in the 18-

county Greater Houston Area. Additionally, senior citi-
zens face a number of unique medical and mobility

challenges that put them at a greater risk of hunger.
Many are forced to make the tough choice between

buying food and medicine, and others struggle to access
food without reliable transportation.

ne birthday. Teens and Ladies participated in the annu-

al mentoring event at Texas Southern University. The Nonpareil Chapter Thrust and Project Com-
chapter Top Ladies interviewed Top Teens in a session

designed to allow them to get acquainted. The chapter mittee Chairs partnered with the Louisiana Department
Top Teens received advice and set goals for the year. of Transportation Department (DOTD). This partner-

There were thirty-five Top Teens present and twenty- ship allowed committee members to receive special
six Top Ladies. training and approval to “Adopt A Road” under Top

Ladies of Distinction, Inc.-Nonpareil Chapter. Thus,
the Keep America Beautiful Chair, Lady Diane Drake

and the Community Beautification Chair, Lady Errin
Gaines set out to train others for safety and to imple-

Lake Houston Chapter aids in distributing ment appropriate road standards. Also, the committee
chairs acquired a sign, proper attire, equipment, and
more than 50,000 pounds of Food to North Forest supplies. Meanwhile, a calendar was created for “Clean-
Residents. Fonwood Early Childhood Center (ECC), UP”! The Top Ladies continue to adhere to the calen-
under the leadership of Lady Kimberly Agnew Borders, dar (weather permitting) and the Top Teens continue to

employ Mantra #2-Ownership; Mantra # 6-Teamwork

and Mantra #7-Unity via TLOD Project-Keep America
Beautiful and TLOD Thrust-Community Beautification.

Principal, hosted the Houston Food Bank Mobile Unit
and food distribution for 10 months during September
2017 - June 2018 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the
parking lot.