Blessing Boxes are distinguishable by their color and are packed with free, nonperishable food. Courtesy The Legacy Project
A local family is taking action to help their community by offering Blessing Boxes — small, stand-alone boxes where anyone can leave food and take what they need.
Marissa Wallace Tall, founder of Blessing Boxes, has a five-foot tall, royal blue box sitting in her yard in Wylie so anyone can take what food they need or leave what they can. So far, there are four completed boxes: one to stay in her yard, one at Wylie Carpet & Tile and two ready to be placed in public spaces.
The first official box has been in Wallace Tall’s yard for nearly a month, and it has stayed full of food items the entire time. She said there have been opportunities for her to take extra food directly to individuals and food pantries to make sure every donation gets to someone in need.
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By Allison LaBrot | [email protected]
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