“ This organization showed me that even the smallest actions can help a community in a large way .”
Meet NTFB ’ s Affinity Groups
These volunteer organizations are significant NTFB supporters .
In April , NTFB introduced its newest cultural affinity group : Nakayoshi , which roughly translates to good friend . The group is working to bring the Japanese community in North Texas together to fight hunger . It joins NTFB ’ s other cultural affinity groups — SinHambre , HungerMitao and Nihao . In FY24 , the groups together served 2,018 hours with NTFB , raised $ 382,155 and donated 617,603 pounds of food , the bulk of which came through Om Produce — a retailer that HungerMitao connected to NTFB .
A Network for Change
The Young Professionals affinity group supports NTFB with volunteer hours and fundraising , including their inaugural Pickleball Tournament , which launched in FY24 . By volunteering and raising critical funds , these professionals are not just supporting NTFB , they are leading the way for the next generation of hunger fighters .
Equipping Future Hunger Fighters
Solving hunger will take the work of the next generation , which is why NTFB engages students at every level to understand the importance of supporting their neighbors . We offer field trips of our Perot Family Campus , a Hunger Bugs
“ This organization showed me that even the smallest actions can help a community in a large way .”
Me ! book that teaches young kids about food insecurity and a summer Kids Camp , which includes lessons on hunger and nutrition as well as a special volunteer opportunity .
More than 75 high school students also participated in Young Advocates Council , raising over $ 32,000 through their annual fundraiser and local farmers market events that spread awareness about NTFB ( pictured right ). “ This organization showed me that even the smallest actions can help a community in a large way ,” says Alexa , an FY24 NTFB Young Advocate . “ I learned that some things may seem small to you , such as volunteering for three hours , but they can have a huge impact on the people around you .”
Give where you live
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