“I challenge people with, 'if money was no object and you could be doing anything that you want, what would you do with your life?'” Todd Bright’s words activate a drive to serve others. Todd and his wife, Heather, founded Heather’s Pantry to fill a need Heather saw. It was only when she got cancer, that Todd became more involved. Heather passed away in October of 2022, but Todd emphasizes, “It was the fullness of her heart that we be the hands and feet of Jesus.” He states, “Without her cancer [Heather’s Pantry] doesn’t exist like it does today.”
Heather’s Pantry goes beyond a food bank. Not only are people’s physical needs met, their lives are transformed by genuine conversation and ministry. During Thanksgiving, Todd shares about how they addressed unreconciled relationships.
“There’s no better time than now to be thankful to God for the people in your life, especially family,” he says. More than one person thanked him for his message and said they were going to make amends with loved ones.
Todd says, “Some stuff matters, but only if it changes lives.” He and his partnership director, Rob Nelson share countless stories. But it all begins with their small moments of answering, “yes.” They aren’t creating any of it on their own, they’re purely seeing the provision and connecting it to the need. It's so beyond a food bank.
Rob travels all over Parker helping veterans, single parents, seniors and more. Todd keeps the heart and mission alive with each food bank to ensure people feel loved, cared for and seen. He summarizes, “It’s not our work, it’s God’s work.”
Heather’s Pantry has grown by tenfold. Since they started in a garage 10 years ago, they have surpassed 18 million pounds of distributed food. They’re responsible for more than six food banks in the Denver area. Their takeaway? Don’t underestimate your yes. In reflection, Todd asks if money weren’t an object, what would he do with his life? Confidently, he wouldn’t change a thing. He says, “Same on the last day as on the first.”
“I challenge people with, if money was no object and you could be doing anything that you want, what would you do with your life?” Todd Bright’s words activate a drive to serve others.
