Food Access
Combating Childhood Hunger: United Way’s Summer Meals Event Reached 850 Dallas Neighbors
More than 850 Dallas neighbors gathered at Albert C. Black Jr. STEAM Academy on June 10—and went home with free meals, free groceries and a safety net for the…
When School Lets Out, Hunger Doesn’t Take a Break—Here’s How We’re Helping
Summer is a time for fun, freedom—and for far too many families in North Texas, uncertainty about where the next meal will come from.
In Dallas County, on…
Ensuring Year-Round Food Access for North Texas Children
Hundreds of thousands of North Texas families experience food insecurity, negatively impacting some of our youngest Texans. Since September is Hunger Action Mo…
The Local Impact of the Federal Budget: What North Texans Need to Know
On Friday, June 6, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas hosted a Federal Budget Briefing Virtual Lunch & Learn to unpack how the federal budget reconciliation…
Summer Fun with a Purpose
Sunshine, snow cones and smiles were in full supply at the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Summer Meals Kickoff, held June 12 at the West Dallas Multipurpose…
When Dallas Is United, We Can Improve Food Security and Health Access for All North Texans
As a fitting kickoff to the season of generosity, on Nov. 16, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas brought together hundreds of volunteers and community partners…
Texas Leads the Nation in Food Insecurity
Summer is right around the corner, which means many North Texas children will lose access to free school meals. During the “hungriest season” of the year, in s…
United Way Hosts Summit to Address Food Access as Texas Is Named the Most Food-Insecure State
Access to food is essential for maintaining good health. The availability of regular, nutritious meals significantly influences our focus areas of education, i…







