[dropcap]T[/dropcap]aking a broader view of people in the Dripping Springs community proved to be a life-changing moment for resident Mandi McNutt.

Sure, many of her friends and those in her inner circle were doing well from a financial standpoint. But when she began to ask questions and do her research, McNutt realized there was a lot of need in her community.

Primarily, she realized once school was out, some students and families may not have had the budget to keep food in the pantry during the ...