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New Research Shows that Hunger Has Increased 35% in North Texas
Hunger has been a growing problem in North Texas over the last several years—even before recent legislation ended SNAP benefits for more than half a million Te…
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, One Year Later: What It Means for North Texans
About 550,000 fewer Texans receive SNAP benefits than a year ago—a 16% drop—and more than half of the people losing food assistance are children, according to…
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…
Healthcare Costs Have Increased for Millions of Americans. How Are North Texans Being Affected?
At the end of 2025, Congress failed to extend subsidies that made health insurance more accessible for millions of Americans through the Affordable Care Act (A…
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…
Extreme Cold Is Headed to North Texas. Here’s How to Stay Safe.
An arctic blast is expected to bring dangerously cold temperatures and winter precipitation to North Texas this weekend. Our region has a high risk of snow and…
What Happens to North Texans if Health Insurance Subsidies Expire Next Month?
Open enrollment is happening now for 2026 health insurance plans, and around 24 million Americans are currently shopping for coverage. Unfortunately, many of t…
United Way of Dallas and Other Local Organizations Continue Fighting Food Insecurity as Federal Government Reopens and SNAP Benefits are Restored
Although the longest ever government shutdown is over and the federal government is funded through January, a variety of factors still threaten food security f…







