As of April 1, there will be new changes in local food pantry leadership. From left, Audrey Wallace, founder/director of 5 Loaves Food Pantry in Sachse, will relieve Wylie Christian Care Center directors Mary and Ron Warkentine of their duties. Rebekah Rodgers will assume the director role at 5 Loaves.

A legacy of mentorship and passion inspired by a longtime businessman and philanthropist will continue as the Wylie Community Christian Care Center welcomes a new director on April 1.

As longtime directors Mary and Ron Warkentine step down, they pass the torch to Audrey Wallace, founder of 5 Loaves Food Pantry in Sachse.

In turn, Wallace will pass leadership of 5 Loaves to Assistant Pantry Director Rebekah Rodgers, who she has mentored and trained.

“I am ready and I’m very excited about it too,” Rodgers said.

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