Crossroads Community Services Dallas

08/24/2026

🧇 Happy National Waffle Day! 🧇

A strong start can begin right at the breakfast table. A nutritious morning meal helps give children and families the energy they need to learn, grow and thrive throughout the day.

Celebrate with these easy, family-friendly Banana Oat Waffles—made with simple ingredients and packed with wholesome goodness!

🍌 Easy Banana Oat Waffles

Ingredients:

1 ripe banana
1 cup rolled oats
2 eggs
½ cup milk
1 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. cinnamon
Optional: fresh fruit for topping

Directions:

Blend all ingredients until smooth.
Pour the batter into a preheated waffle maker.
Cook until golden and crisp.
Top with fresh fruit and enjoy!

💛 At Crossroads, we believe strong starts matter. Access to nutritious food helps families begin each day with the nourishment and energy they need to build healthy habits and stronger futures.

Because when families start strong, they can thrive.

08/19/2026

🔥 It's National Fajita Day!

Fajitas are a Texas favorite—and you don't need a long list of ingredients to make a flavorful, balanced meal.

🌮 Start with what you have: Chicken, beef, beans or another protein available to your family can become the base of a fajita-inspired meal.

🫑 Add vegetables: Fresh, frozen or canned peppers, onions, corn or other vegetables you have on hand can add nutrition and help stretch the meal.

🫘 Make beans the star: Beans are an affordable source of protein and fiber and can be used on their own or combined with a smaller amount of meat to make more servings.

🌶️ Use your pantry for flavor: Garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, pepper or another favorite seasoning can add plenty of flavor—no fresh herbs required.

💡 Crossroads Healthy Tip: Making the most of what you already have is part of healthy eating. Adding beans or vegetables to a smaller amount of meat can help stretch one meal into more servings while adding valuable nutrients.

Whether it's traditional fajitas or your family's own version, enjoy the flavors you love and make the meal work for your table and your budget.

07/28/2026

We're ready for Senior Tuesday! We have some of the best looking produce today. We can't wait to see you.

07/17/2026

07/17/2026

Thank you McKesson Corporation for inviting us to participate. We're excited to be a part of the Be Counted. Be Well. Be Fed event at The Shops At RedBird.

07/10/2026

A gift of any size can help provide nutritious meals for local children and families.

Will you join us?

💛 https://ccsdallas.org/

07/08/2026

Every summer feeding bag provided to families with school-age children means:

🍎 More nourishment
💛 More stability
📚 More opportunity

Thank you for making this possible.

07/08/2026

🍫 Happy World Chocolate Day!

Did you know? Chocolate can be part of a healthy lifestyle—in moderation.

When choosing chocolate, look for dark chocolate that's at least 70% cocoa, which contains antioxidants called flavonoids that may support heart health and help reduce inflammation.

💡 Healthy Tip: Pair a small piece of dark chocolate with foods that add even more nutrition, such as:
🍓 Fresh strawberries
🫐 Blueberries
🍌 Banana slices
🥜 A handful of unsalted nuts

It's a delicious way to satisfy a sweet craving while adding fiber, healthy fats, and important nutrients.

At Crossroads Community Services, we believe healthy eating is about balance, accessibility, and making nutritious choices that fit your lifestyle.

How are you celebrating today?

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