First Refuge Ministries

10/31/2025

Urgent call to action! With the federal government shutdown looming, roughly 460,000 people across North Texas could face the temporary loss of their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

At First Refuge Ministries, we’re gearing up for a surge in food-insecurity — but we cannot do this alone.

👉 You can help right now: https://a.co/68hYxjy
Purchase essential items from our Amazon Wish List so our Food Pantry is ready to support families whose lifeline has been cut.

✨Together we can make sure no family in our community goes to bed hungry. Your small act today = hope & nourishment tomorrow.

10/30/2025

We're Here To Help! Join us for a pre-Thanksgiving mobile distribution.

Nov. 4, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., C.H. Collins Athletic Complex (Denton).
More sites: tafb.org/find-food-north

All neighbors welcome - including those impacted by the federal shutdown or SNAP pause.

10/30/2025

Beginning November 1, more than 3,000 Denton residents who rely on SNAP benefits will temporarily lose access to crucial food resources as the current federal government shutdown continues.

If you or someone you know needs help, visit this page for a list of local food pantries in Denton and the surrounding area: http://bit.ly/432Hxt3

Community members who wish to help their neighbors can make a monetary donation to the United Way of Denton County’s temporary Food Insecurity Relief Fund to support neighbors in need: bit.ly/49trjgv.

Eligible households are encouraged to continue applying for SNAP benefits, as the state manages applications and is not currently affected by the shutdown. Benefits are expected to be distributed retroactively once federal operations resume. To apply for benefits or book an in-person appointment with a SNAP specialist at Serve Denton, visit https://bit.ly/4hwWp8V.

10/30/2025

First Refuge Ministries had a blast at Andy B's Denton FREE Tent or Treat last night! Our team passed out candy, met tons of families, and even our Executive Director, Mark Roberts, joined the fun in costume (some kids loved it… others weren’t so sure 😄).

We’re so grateful to Andy B’s for donating 10% of proceeds to support the work of First Refuge Ministries in serving families across Denton. 💙

10/18/2025

10/13/2025

In observance of Columbus Day, our offices will be closed today, Monday, October 13th.
We will reopen during regular business hours tomorrow.
Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you enjoy the holiday!

10/04/2025

Wanda Jean Bothwell Moeller Mulkey, 89, of Denton, Texas, entered her heavenly home on October 2, 2025. Born on July 28, 1936, in Navo, Texas Denton County, Wanda was the beloved daughter of Roy and Peggy Bothwell. She graduated from Denton High School in 1954 and went on to live