When school cafeterias close for summer, thousands of North Texas children lose access to the most reliable meals they receive each day.

Texas continues to face one of the highest rates of food insecurity in the nation and across North Texas, 1 in 5 children may not know where their next meal will come from.

As summer approaches, thousands of children across our region lose access to the school meals they rely on every day. For many families, those meals are the most consistent source of nutrition their children receive. When school lets out, that support disappears — and the pressure on families grows.

That’s why The Dallas Morning News Charities is proud to launch its annual Kids Summer Feeding Campaign, running from May 18 through August 17, with a goal of raising $300,000 to help provide meals, snacks, and grocery support to children and families across North Texas during the summer months.

In partnership with 11 trusted North Texas nonprofit organizations, this campaign helps ensure children continue to receive nutritious food during a time when need is high and donations traditionally slow.

Your support helps bridge the gap for families working hard to stay afloat.

Our nonprofit partners include: All Community Outreach, Arlington Life Shelter, City House, Cornerstone Community Development, Irving Cares, The MINT Foundation, Mission Oak Cliff,

Sharing Life, The Storehouse Community Center, Transition Resource Action Center and Wilkinson Center.

Because The Dallas Morning News Charities covers all administrative costs, 100% of every donation goes directly to nonprofit partners providing food and support to children in need.

To learn more or donate, visit dmncharities.com.

Together, we can help ensure children across North Texas have the nourishment they need to grow, thrive and return to school ready to learn.

This year, our milestone 40th annual campaign begins on November 11, supporting 16 North Texas charities dedicated to helping the hungry and  homeless. Since 1986, our readers, donors, and community partners have helped raise more than $38.5 million, every dollar going directly toward changing lives.

40 Years of Impact and Hope

When The Dallas Morning News Charities started in 1986, the goal was simple: to help those struggling in our community with dignity and compassion. Four decades later, that mission is stronger than ever.

According to Feeding America, hundreds of thousands of North Texans continue to face hunger and housing insecurity,  including many children and working families. The Dallas Morning News Charities helps to bridge that gap by funding trusted local nonprofits that provide food, shelter, medical care, job training, and youth programs.

This year’s campaign runs through January 31, 2026, with a goal of raising $2 million to support vital services in Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton, and Ellis counties.

100% of Donations Go Directly to Local Nonprofits

Every penny you give goes where it’s needed most. The Dallas Morning News covers all administrative costs of the campaign, so 100% of every donation benefits the nonprofits on the frontlines of fighting hunger and homelessness.

Together, We Make a Difference

Over the years, more than 75 local nonprofits have partnered with The Dallas Morning News Charities, reaching thousands of North Texans in need. These partnerships have provided meals, safe shelter, counseling, education, and the opportunity for a fresh start.

Laura McGraw, Board Chair of The Dallas Morning News Charities, sums it up perfectly:

“For 40 years, our mission has remained the same to help our neighbors in need regain stability, self-sufficiency, and dignity. As we mark this milestone 40th campaign, we celebrate the compassion and generosity that define our North Texas community. Every gift, no matter the size, helps bring hope to those facing hunger and homelessness. When we come together, we give our neighbors the chance to build brighter, more hopeful futures.”

Join Us in Making a Difference

As we celebrate our 40th year, we invite you to be part of this legacy of giving. Together, we can continue to provide dignity, hope, and safety for our neighbors in need.

Visit dmncharities.com to learn more about the 16 charities we support and make your donation today.

Because when North Texans come together — we change lives.

As summer approaches, thousands of children across North Texas are at risk of going hungry — and they need your help. For many low-income families, school-provided meals are a lifeline, offering the only consistent source of nutrition their children receive. When school lets out, that lifeline disappears.

That’s why The Dallas Morning News Charities is launching its annual Kids Summer Feeding Campaign, running from May 12 through August 1, with a goal to raise $200,000. Every dollar will go directly toward providing meals for children in need during the summer — a time when donations typically slow, but the need remains high.

In partnership with 12 trusted North Texas nonprofit organizations, this campaign helps deliver meals, snacks, and groceries to children and families facing food insecurity. Your support can make a real and immediate difference.

Our nonprofit partners include:
All Community Outreach, Brother Bill’s Helping Hand, City House, Cornerstone Community Development Corporation, Crossroads Community Services,Irving Cares, Mission Oak Cliff, Samaritan Inn, Sharing Life Community Outreach, The Mint Foundation, The Storehouse of Collin County, and Wilkinson Center.

With The Dallas Morning News covering all administrative costs, 100% of your donation goes straight to providing food for children this summer.

Visit dmncharities.com to donate or learn more.

 Together, we can help ensure no child in our community goes hungry this summer.

Together with its generous donors, The Dallas Morning News Charities (DMN Charities) continues making a difference in the lives of North Texas neighbors in need. For nearly 40 years, DMN Charities has made an impact in the North Texas community through the generous support and commitment of its DallasNews readers and donors.

The DMN Charities Annual Giving Campaign kicks off November 8, 2024, and runs through January 31, 2025, with a fundraising goal of $2 Million to help alleviate hunger and homelessness in North Texas in the coming year. The need is greater than ever. Will you help us help others?

Through the years, DMN Charities has collaborated with over 75 different nonprofits that have been and are on the frontlines in the fight against homelessness and hunger issues facing North Texas. Each organization strives to help put food on the table and a roof over the heads of our neighbors in need. The gifts of over 80,000 donors have provided nearly $40 Million to support the efforts of our charity partners. This translates into more services, more programs, and more changed lives. To ensure every dollar is stretched the farthest to serve our neighbors; The Dallas Morning News covers the administrative costs so that 100% of tax-deductible donations go directly to these recipient agencies. If you’d like to learn more about the 2024-2025 charity partners, click here.

With these donations, DMN Charities will support 15 carefully vetted North
Texas nonprofits that will in turn help our neighbors in need by providing food, clothing, transitional housing, financial assistance, medical and mental care, and other forms of short-term relief in Denton, Collin, Tarrant, Dallas, and Ellis counties.

The Dallas Morning News Charities 2024/25 nonprofit partners include:

• All Community Outreach
• Brother Bill’s Helping Hand
• City House
• Cornerstone Community
• Development Corporation
• Crossroads Community Center
• Frisco Family Services
• Harmony Community Development Corporation
• Irving Cares
• Mission Oak Cliff
• Our Daily Bread
• Sharing Life Community Outreach
• The Chocolate Mint Foundation
• The Samaritan Inn
• The Storehouse Community Center
• Wilkinson Center

If you are interested in contributing, please visit dmncharities.com to learn more about the charity partners or make a donation. Checks are also gratefully accepted. Please send to The Dallas Morning News Charities, 1954 Commerce Street, Dallas, Texas 75201.

Participating in giving campaigns like this can truly make a difference in the lives of our neighbors in need and help create a better future for them. Thank you for caring!

Together we are making a difference in the lives of our North Texas neighbors in need.

For nearly 40 years, The Dallas Morning News Charities has made an impact in the North Texas community through the generous support and commitment of our Dallas Morning News readers and donors. Through the years, we have collaborated with over 75 different nonprofits that have been on the frontlines in the fight against homelessness and hunger issues. Each organization strives to help put food on the table and a roof over the heads of our neighbors in need.

The gifts of over 80,000 donors have provided $38.5 Million to support the efforts of our charity partners. This translates into more services, more programs and more changed lives. To ensure every dollar is stretched the farthest to serve our neighbors; The Dallas Morning News covers the administrative costs so that 100% of tax-deductible donations go directly to these recipient agencies.

If you’d like to learn more about our amazing charity partners, click here.

Are you interested in contributing? That’s awesome! Please click here.  Checks are gratefully accepted too. Please send to
The Dallas Morning News Charities
5500 Caruth Haven Lane
Dallas, TX 75225.

Thank you! You are helping change lives.