“ This partnership is a game changer ensuring North Texans get the food they need regardless of their circumstances .”
Advocating for Anti-Hunger Policies
NTFB partners with government officials at all levels in the fight against hunger .
Without support for the NTFB , partners like Aunt Bette ’ s Community Pantry would not have the groceries they need to provide for their neighbors facing hunger .
That was the message Kelvin Browning and Angelyn Page , the director of community pantry and food pantry coordinator at Aunt Bette ’ s , shared with lawmakers when they joined NTFB for Feeding America ’ s Farm Bill Fly-In visit to Washington , D . C . in March . NTFB ’ s group was among the 176 Feeding America network members that spent two days in D . C . advocating for a strong Farm Bill and continued support of TEFAP , SNAP and other programs ( pictured above ).
33 ) joined DoorDash at NTFB in June to celebrate 1.3 million meals delivered to North Texas seniors through Project DASH . Launched in 2020 with NTFB , Project DASH has since expanded across the U . S . and Canada . At NTFB , DoorDash ’ s Project DASH delivers up to 2,000 senior ( CSFP ) meal boxes each week to individuals who are homebound due to health or mobility issues . The deliveries are sponsored by Plano Super Bowl . “ In Congress , I ’ m dedicated to ensuring our community has the resources it needs to address hunger ,” Veasey said . “ This partnership is a game changer ensuring North Texans get the food they need regardless of their circumstances .”
“ This partnership is a game changer ensuring North Texans get the food they need regardless of their circumstances .”
Mayor Day 2024 Nearly 20 mayors from around the region gathered at NTFB ’ s Perot Family Campus in May for our fourth annual Mayor Day . The event gave officials the chance to hear about the latest food insecurity statistics from Feeding America and to gain an understanding of how NTFB is working to meet the needs in their cities . Several mayors also participated in a short volunteer experience ( pictured right ).
Celebrating 1.3 Million DoorDash Meals for Seniors
U . S . Rep . Marc Veasey ( TX-
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