The Faithful Giving Project was founded by Kendra Eakles in 2025, inspired by a simple act of compassion on Thanksgiving Day in 2022. After preparing an abundance of food for a family gathering, Kendra and her partner packaged the leftovers and distributed hot meals to unhoused neighbors in South Dallas.What began as a small act of kindness quickly grew into a community movement. In 2023, the team assembled 50 care packages filled with toiletries, warm items, and snacks. By 2024, community support helped expand that number to 150 packages including more essential items. As of 2025, the Faithful Giving Project distributed 300 care packages— each filled with items like socks, gloves, blankets, toiletries, non-perishable food, words of encouragement combined with hot packaged meals sponsored by Chick-Fil-A.

 

Today, the Faithful Giving Project continues to grow through its annual Thanksgiving Donation Drive and quarterly outreach events—promoting wellness, providing essential resources, and building a stronger, more connected Dallas community.