JUNE 2014 13
Last Month at NTFB...
NTFB launched Kids Against Hunger! 16 kids from 2-4th grades packed 600+ meals and learned about hunger. This new volunteer experience will happen once a quarter.
Taste of the NFL 2014 raised more than $275,000!
Thanks to the support of the North Texas community, TNFL raised $275,608 for our child-feeding programs! The event was filled with great food from 18 gourmet stations and over 760 supporters!
Stamp Out Hunger a great success!
The National Association of Letter Carriers and the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive brought in a total of 92,439 lbs. for those in need in our community!
Allen Community Outreach (ACO) purchased a new refrigerated truck! ACO (Partner Agency of NTFB) received a $10,000 NTFB ReThink Hunger grant and used the funds towards the purchase of a new refrigerated truck.
NTFB's Round Table relaunched!
The Food Bank's Young Professionals group, Round Table, relaunched with a great kick-off and happy hour! The group will meet again in July for a volunteer service opportunity!
NTFB distributed most produce ever in a month!
In May, NTFB distributed 1,834,817 lbs. of produce. This makes May the most "fruitful" month for produce distribution in NTFB's history!