North Texas Food Bank

Eric Ng is never bored when he’s at the North Texas Food Bank. The Junior Kernel, which requires 64 hours of services at NTFB, volunteers up to three times a week during the summer, including at Kids Camp, where he helps teach 8 to 11-year-olds about hunger in their community. “There is never a dull moment,” says Eric, a rising senior at Plano Senior High School. Read more about Eric at https://lnkd.in/gE54tJjF.

Summer means losing access to reliable school meals for the 1 in 4 Texas children experiencing hunger.      That's why the Texas Department of Agriculture works to bring no cost, healthy meals to Texas kids through the Summer Meal Programs. These nutritious meals are available now in your community for Texas kids 18 and younger. Visit SummerFood.org or text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304 to find a meal site near you.  - Para uno de cada cuatro niños y niñas de Texas que sufren de hambre, la llegada del verano significa perder el acceso a las comidas escolares.      Por esto, el Departamento de Agricultura de Texas trabaja para entregar —sin costo alguno— comidas saludables para los niños y niñas de Texas mediante los Programas de Comidas de Verano. Estas nutritivas comidas ahora están disponibles en su comunidad para los niños de 18 años y menores de Texas. Visite SummerFood.org o envíe un mensaje de texto con la palabra “FOOD” o “COMIDA” al 304-304 para encontrar un centro de alimentos cerca de usted.

Reservations for DFW Restaurant Week are now open! Dine at participating restaurants for brunch, lunch and/or dinner from August 5 through September 1 to support the North Texas Food Bank! 🍴🌟 View the list of restaurants and make your reservations today at https://lnkd.in/guABWm-z. What's your go to Restaurant Week spot? 👀 🍽️ Comment below!

Thank you to Hiland Dairy for the recent donation of their new Fresh 2% Lactose-Free Milk! We are so fortunate to partner with an organization that gives back to their community, and we know this milk will go a long way in supporting children and families this summer. We couldn't do what we do without donors like Hiland Dairy Foods, and we're so grateful for their continued support of our mission! 🌟🍊 Special thanks to Kris Savage for dropping by with the donation!

When the Rotary Club of Park Cities’ annual Fourth of July Parade returns this Thursday, it promises to make a big impact on North Texans facing hunger. Since 2016, the North Texas Food Bank has been the beneficiary of the Rotary Club of Park Cities’ Fourth of July Parade. To date, the club has raised enough money to provide access to 1,717,918 meals for children, families and older adults facing hunger in the NTFB’s 13-county service area. This year’s parade will kick off at 9 a.m. July 4 at Highland Park Town Hall. The parade will include antique cars, firetrucks and first responders, high school groups, community floats and a bike decorating contest. The honorable Joel Williams is serving as Grand Marshal. The parade ends at Centennial Park, formerly Goar Park, where there will be a festival. Thank you for all you do, Park Cities Rotary Club ! https://lnkd.in/gmTfZwsN

Throughout June, Citi employees globally participate in the Global Community Day campaign taking positive actions to impact the local communities they serve. This month, Citi strengthened its 20-year North Texas Food Bank partnership through several initiatives that will provide access to more than 250,000 nutritious meals for our neighbors experiencing hunger. This included an onsite meal packing event at the Citi Dallas campus with 800 employees, volunteer participation in the Food Bank’s 4th annual Nourish North Texas Telethon, and a group from the Women’s Inclusion Network lent a helping hand to sort and pack food for neighbors across North Texas. Thank you, Citi for generously supporting the North Texas Food Bank with your time and resources! #CitiVolunteers #CitiDallas #GlobalCommunityDay

NTFB is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors, effective today, July 1: Nitin Chaturvedi and Catherine Enrico. Nitin Chaturvedi brings a wealth of experience in strategic digital and technology across markets and brands. His background in the technology and food industry will be invaluable in advancing NTFB’s mission. Catherine (Catie) Enrico, Vice President of The Enrico Foundation, has been actively involved with NTFB since 2009. She has co-chaired the NTFB Letter Writer Campaign and co-led the NTFB Young Advocates Council, significantly growing its membership and fundraising efforts. Learn more about NTFB's newest additions to its Board of Directors and view the entire list of Board of Directors for the 2025 fiscal year at https://lnkd.in/gTz_RTDw.

🌟 We're Hiring! 🌟 These positions are still open! If you want to be a part of our mission of closing the hunger gap, come join us! We offer opportunities to grow and contribute to a hunger-free and healthy North Texas. Visit our website to learn more and apply today. Be a part of something impactful! Apply here: www.ntfb.org/careers #Hiring #CareerOpportunities #JoinOurTeam

How do you show your Pride? 🌈 At Dallas Hope Charities’ Hope Center, LGBTQIA young adults are not only offered a safe place to live but also a community meant to help them grow. “There is a huge need for this group, especially in Texas,” says Jordan Rodriguez Torres, housing program manager who uses the pronouns they/them. Young adults can also work with NTFB’s Social Service Assistance navigators so they can apply for SNAP, and they can enroll in mental health counseling. And just like in any home, Jordan says groceries are crucial. NTFB provides food for the Hope Center and Food Bank staff recently worked with Jordan and their team to establish a garden where they can grow food and teach residents to compost. Read the full blog at https://lnkd.in/gWRPDQV6.

Mark your calendars! DFW Restaurant Week , benefitting the NTFB and Lena Pope, begins August 5, and preview weekend kicks off August 1! Thank you Matilda Preisendorf with Local Profile for highlighting this event and the causes it supports! #DFWRestaurantWeek Read the article at https://lnkd.in/gUHy5pXM.