Arlington Mansfield Organizing Strategy

Kids Against Hunger Tarrant, based in Arlington, TX, is a dedicated satellite of the national non-profit organization focused on combating child hunger both locally and globally. They have successfully packed over one million meals, consisting of a rice and soy-based product enriched with essential vitamins and minerals for undernourished children. The organization hosts meal packing events at St. John the Apostle UMC and collaborates with various churches, schools, and businesses to expand their outreach. The meals packed during these events are distributed to needy populations in the United States and to non-governmental agencies in other countries. Generated from the website

New Day is a nonprofit organization based in Arlington, Texas, dedicated to providing weekend food bags to children and youth in the Arlington Independent School District (AISD), including homeless youth. With the support of volunteers and partner churches, New Day has delivered over 66,000 meal bags in the 2022-2023 school year, serving 67 out of all AISD schools. Through partnerships with AISD personnel and school counselors, New Day identifies and supports students who are hungry or food insecure, ensuring they receive nutritious meals on weekends. Donations from individuals, churches, foundations, and participation in North Texas Giving Day enable New Day to continue its mission of feeding AISD students, especially during times of increased food prices and lingering pandemic issues.Generated from the website