Hope Supply Co., a North Texas nonprofit that provides diapers, wipes, baby food and other essentials to homeless and at‑risk children, hosted its annual fall fundraiser, Supply Hope!, on October 28 at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. According to Focus Daily News, more than 250 Dallas‑area residents attended the event, which raised a record $300,000 for the organization.
The evening was organized by event co‑chairs Krista Tankersley and Julie Abell, who oversaw the program’s logistics and donor outreach. Their leadership helped draw a broad cross‑section of community members, underscoring the local commitment to child welfare that extends into neighboring Desoto.
During the ceremony, Hope Supply Co. presented its Hope Hero Award to Pam and Richard Squires. Focus Daily News noted that Pam has served on the nonprofit’s Board of Directors since 2017, contributing leadership, advocacy and fundraising expertise, while her husband Richard is recognized as a prominent Dallas business leader. The award highlighted their “extraordinary generosity, leadership, and unwavering commitment” to improving the lives of children and families in need.
The event’s 2026 theme, “Harvest for Hope,” celebrated the power of community and philanthropy to provide essential resources that help children thrive. Hope Supply Co. reports that by the end of 2026 it will have distributed 3.5 million diapers across North Texas and beyond, working with more than 70 partner agencies—including food pantries, domestic‑violence shelters and health‑care centers—to deliver diapers, wipes, hygiene products, baby food, formula, toys and clothing to families facing financial hardship.
According to the nonprofit, it serves more than 60,000 children annually, and over 94 % of its revenue supports its critical‑needs programs. Since its founding in 1989, Hope Supply Co. has distributed more than 25 million diapers, a testament to its long‑standing impact on vulnerable children throughout the region, including those residing in Desoto.
While the article did not specify a future event date, the organization’s continued growth and the record‑breaking fundraiser suggest that Desoto residents can look forward to ongoing opportunities to support and benefit from Hope Supply Co.’s mission in the coming years.
Sources: focusdailynews.com
