WFAA Partners with North Texas Food Banks for Nourish North Texas Telethon.

WFAA is partnering with North Texas Food Bank and Tarrant Area Food Bank to host the Nourish North Texas Telethon, presented by H-E-B, to raise support for meals for children and families experiencing hunger during the summer. The telethon will air live on June 26 from 6am to 10:30pm. Texas has the highest number of food-insecure residents, with over 5.4 million people, and the Dallas-Fort Worth area ranks highest in the state and third nationwide. Over 442,000 children in the area face hunger, with one in five being particularly vulnerable during the summer months when school meals are no longer available.

Title: WFAA Partners with North Texas Food Bank and Tarrant Area Food Bank for Nourish North Texas Telethon

Dallas, TX, June 19, 2025 — WFAA, North Texas Food Bank (NTFB), and Tarrant Area Food Bank (TAFB) are collaborating to host the Nourish North Texas Telethon, presented by H-E-B, to address the critical issue of summer hunger in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The telethon, set to air live on June 26 from 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., aims to raise funds to provide meals to children and families facing hunger during the summer months.

The telethon comes at a time when Texas has the highest number of food-insecure residents, with over 5.4 million people facing hunger [1]. The Dallas-Fort Worth area ranks highest in the state and third nationwide among metropolitan areas, with one in six people experiencing food insecurity. Among the vulnerable population, over 442,000 children, or roughly one in five, are particularly at risk during the summer when school meals are no longer available [1].

Carolyn Mungo, President and General Manager of WFAA, emphasized the importance of the telethon in combating summer hunger. “Summer is a critical time for families struggling to put food on the table,” she said. “This telethon is one way we can come together as a community to make sure no child goes without. We’re proud to continue our partnership with NTFB and TAFB to raise both awareness and vital support.”

NTFB and TAFB have been serving North Texas for over four decades, working with schools, community groups, and local agencies to deliver food directly to children and families. Last year, their combined efforts helped provide more than 60 million nutritious meals across 25 counties [1].

The telethon aims to raise sufficient funds to provide at least one million meals for children in need. H-E-B will once again match donations up to $100,000, doubling the impact of every gift. Mabrie Jackson, Managing Director of Public Affairs at H-E-B/Central Market, stated, “Hunger doesn’t take a summer break. We’re honored to stand alongside the food banks and WFAA to help families bridge the gap during these critical months.”

The Nourish North Texas campaign is made possible by the generous support of WFAA Channel 8, H-E-B, GM Financial, 4Change Energy, ABC Home and Commercial Services, and many other organizations committed to reducing food insecurity across the region [1].

To contribute and have your donation matched, visit www.ntfb.org/telethon.

References
1. [1] https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/06/23/3103456/32859/en/WFAA-North-Texas-Food-Bank-and-Tarrant-Area-Food-Bank-Join-Forces-to-Fight-Summer-Hunger-in-DFW.html