About Us
LASM Food Pantry is a community-based nonprofit serving Hunt County residents in need. Guided by compassion and faith, we provide food and essential support to families facing hardship. With the help of dedicated volunteers, donors, and local partners, we work to ease hunger, strengthen our community, and bring hope to our neighbors.
Meet Our Board Members
Dian Wright has been a dedicated LASM volunteer since 2013, giving her time and energy to helping neighbors in need. Over the years, she has served in nearly every area of the pantry, from assisting families with utility needs to coordinating food distribution.
As Executive Director since 2024, Dian brings compassion, experience, and a personal commitment to the community. Her steady guidance and hands-on support help keep the pantry running smoothly while encouraging the volunteers who make its work possible.
Dian believes every neighbor who walks through the pantry doors should feel welcomed, respected, and cared for. That belief guides her leadership and the kindness she brings to LASM each day.
Vonda Jack has a genuine love for her community and believes in the difference people can make when they come together to help others. Her involvement in local organizations and community initiatives reflects her appreciation for the people and families who make Hunt County such a special place to call home.
As a member of the LASM Board of Directors, Vonda supports the organization's mission and lends a helping hand with projects and special initiatives whenever possible. She is proud to be part of an organization where neighbors help neighbors and the generosity of volunteers makes a lasting difference in the community.
Phil Paschal has been a proud supporter of Lakes Area Shared Ministries since moving to the community in 2000. After retiring from the oil industry, Phil dedicated more of his time to helping his neighbors through volunteering, food deliveries, and holiday distributions.
As Treasurer, Phil is also the incredible organizational and logistical mind behind much of LASM's daily operations. His ability to keep things running smoothly, solve problems, and make sure everything comes together is invaluable to the pantry.
With a generous heart, a hands-on approach, and a passion for helping others, Phil is a vital part of the LASM family and the neighbors we serve.
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Lois Rayl brings, a caring spirit, and 30 years of healthcare experience to the LASM family. Since joining the pantry in 2021, Lois has become one of those special volunteers who can always be counted on to lend a hand wherever she's needed.
As Board Secretary since 2024, Lois shares her kindness, dedication, and generous spirit with everyone around her. Whether working behind the scenes or stepping in to help a fellow volunteer, Lois is a wonderful example of the caring hearts that make LASM so special.
Director of Neighbor Relations
Laura Hallock-Thornton is a local business owner and real estate professional who has a heart for helping others. She loves bringing people together, building friendships, and finding meaningful ways to give back to the community she calls home.
As Director of Neighbor Relations, Laura enjoys connecting neighbors and local businesses with the mission of the pantry. She and her husband, Ken, are proud Lake Tawakoni residents, and Ken also volunteers weekly at the pantry.
Laura believes that a caring community can make a real difference, one neighbor at a time.
