Alleviating and Tackling Hunger
MISSION
Nutritious Minds mission is to alleviate child hunger in Dallas County by providing, collecting and packaging for distribution through local agencies and programs.
PURPOSE
NUTRITIOUS MINDS purpose is to remove the barrier to healthy food options and to eliminate food insecurity in the communities we serve.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), in 2015, 15.9 million children under 18 in the United States live in households where they are unable to have access nutritious foods necessary for a healthy life.
This program aligns with our mission by serving the community by nurturing while promoting self-reliance and empowerment by addressing a basic need, food security, to alleviate poverty and improve overall quality of life.
Hours and Eligibility
NUTRITIOUS MINDS is dedicated to assisting individuals or families that reside in the following zip codes
- 75115
- 75237
- 75216
- 75232
- 75104
Good Nutrition, in the first three years of life is important in establishing a good foundation that has implications for a child future physical and mental health, academic achievement, and economic productivity. Food insecurities among child increase potential long-term consequences.
Health Concerns
Children growing up in food-insecure environments are most vulnerable to poor health and development from the earliest stages of life.
Infancy & Development
Food insecurities have been associated with poor health problems among our children.
Behavioral Challenges
Behavior issues and social difficulties are risk factors are causes for lack of nutrition and food insecurities.
As we tackle this problem we ask that you would join with us and help feed a child and give them the access to healthy eating
$5.00 |
3 nutritious meals |
|
$20.00 |
12 nutritious meals |
|
$50.00 |
30 nutritious meals |
|
$100.00 |
60 nutritious meals |
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$500.00 |
300 nutritious meals |