Jubilee Food Pantry

Jubilee Food Pantry

• • Sponsoring Organization: Restoring God’s Family Network
  • City/State: Leander, TX
  • Grant Program: Emerging Leader Grants
  • Grant Amount: $15,000

  
  Leader Profile:

  

  Johanna Vallejo is a dedicated nurse, teacher, and advocate for holistic health who is passionate about helping others reclaim their well-being through natural living and whole foods. She became a Licensed Practical Nurse at Eastwick College in Hackensack, New Jersey, in 2009 and has since pursued a career in the medical field, including years in post-surgical rehabilitation and home health care, where she provides compassionate, hands-on care to her patients.

  Alongside her clinical experience, Johanna has devoted more than two decades to researching and practicing holistic approaches to health. She is a graduate of Warrior Training School, a four-year spiritual discipleship program, where she now teaches and equips others to live with purpose. In 2024, she launched Healing Balm Ministries, where she educates individuals and families on the powerful connection between nutrition and healing. Johanna’s unique ability to bridge traditional medicine and holistic practices allows her to offer thoughtful, balanced guidance to those seeking healthier lives.

  Project Summary:

  The Restoring God’s Family Network’s Jubilee Food Pantry, expanded Power of Food health education, and new community gardens are working together to address food insecurity and improve health outcomes across Williamson County, Texas. The mobile pantry currently serves 75–100 families each month through local Head Start centers, providing fresh, nutritious food to households in need.

  The grant funding will help train leadership for the Power of Food program, equipping families with practical tools to make healthier food choices and incorporate holistic wellness practices alongside traditional care. The grant will also support the startup of 10 community gardens at Head Start sites, creating sustainable, local sources of fresh food while fostering community connection.

  The need is significant: more than 77,000 people in Williamson County experience food insecurity, many of whom do not qualify for assistance. This initiative addresses both immediate hunger and long-term health by increasing access, education, and self-sufficiency.