Hope Supply Co. Raises Record $300,000 at Gala
The fall Supply Hope! fundraiser at the Dallas Arboretum honored Pam and Richard Squires with its Hope Hero Award.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Hope Supply Co. hosted its fall fundraising event Supply Hope! on October 28, 2026, at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, attended by over 250 Dallasites. The event raised a record $300,000 for the nonprofit.
Why it matters
The record total supports the organization's distribution of diapers, hygiene products, formula, and other essentials to families facing financial hardship in the Dallas area and across North Texas.
The event raised a record $300,000 with over 250 attendees, while Hope Supply Co. reports that more than 94% of its revenue supports critical-needs programs. The organization has not detailed the exact prior-year totals used for comparison.
The players
Hope Supply Co.
A Dallas-area nonprofit founded in 1989 that distributes diapers, hygiene products, and other necessities to families in need through partner agencies.
Pam Squires
A longtime board member of Hope Supply Co. since 2017, who was honored with the Hope Hero Award alongside her husband Richard Squires.
The details
Hope Supply Co. provides diapers, wipes, hygiene products, baby food, formula, toys, and clothing through more than 70 partner agencies, including food pantries, domestic violence shelters, and healthcare centers. The 2026 event, themed Harvest for Hope, was co-chaired by Krista Tankersley and Julie Abell.
Timeline
October 28, 2026: Supply Hope! fundraiser held at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
2017: Pam Squires joined the Hope Supply Co. Board of Directors
1989: Hope Supply Co. was founded
End of 2026: Organization projects distributing 3.5 million diapers across North Texas and beyond
Industry Context
Hope Supply Co.'s work parallels the diaper bank model tracked by the National Diaper Bank Network, which addresses diaper need as a basic-needs gap for low-income families. The organization's projected 3.5 million diapers by the end of 2026 places it within that growing nonprofit response.
Families in Dallas and North Texas facing financial hardship can receive diapers, formula, and hygiene products through Hope Supply Co.'s more than 70 partner agencies. Residents who want to support these efforts can contribute to future fundraising events.
The takeaway
Supporting local nonprofits through events and donations helps sustain basic-needs programs that reach more than 60,000 children each year.
Further reading
Explore more Philanthropy coverage to see how nonprofits like Hope Supply Co. raise and deploy funds in Dallas.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Focus Daily News.
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