On Feb. 25, the Coppell City Council members approved plans for Coppell Sustainable Food Organization to start a nonprofit. Previously, Coppell Sustainable Food Organization had donated upward of 25,000 pounds of produce to the Coppell Community Food Pantry

”Lower income communities have to face the hardest time eating healthy,” council member Don Carroll said.

The Coppell Sustainable Food Organization utilizes volunteer work from Coppell families, totaling to 6,700 hours, to provide healthy food to many residents. The organization also displayed data showing that customers would come from far locations just to try the rurally cultivated produce.

Throughout its lifetime, Coppell Sustainable Food Organization has achieved a massive growth of customers and with that growth, it intends to create opportunities for many Coppell residents.

Mayor Wes Mays also received an award of appreciation for the Red Kettle Campaign, from Salvation Army members Lieutenant Richard Reynolds and Redmond Richardson in recognition of the donations from the City of Coppell.

The council also mentioned the showing of Finding Nemo in Andy Brown Park on March 7. This is an opportunity for entertainment for many families in the Coppell community.

Follow @CHSCampusNews on X