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Help Fight Food Insecurity in DFW

Food insecurity can increase during the summer, with kids out of school and not getting the meals they rely on during the school year, which can place a strain on families. The Wilkinson Center is a nonprofit hosting a summer stock up campaign to help fight food insecurity in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Stock Up for Summer Campaign kicks off for 2024

During the school year, 1 in 5 children with food insecurity may qualify for a free lunch or breakfast, often making it their most reliable source of food from late August to early May. For some, summer break is a loss of that sense of safety, and reliable food.

Power outage spoils food at Dallas pantry

The Wilkinson Center, a food pantry in East Dallas, lost power for three days and important food that would have gone to feed needy families. The power outages were caused by recent North Texas storms.

The Wilkinson Center in East Dallas threw out 10,000 pounds of food after three...

East Dallas residents endure as they face another day with no power.

Wilkinson Board’s New Members And Officers Announced

Wilkinson Center Executive Director Daley Ryan just revealed there are three new members on the Wilkinson board. The new trio includes Kathryn (Katie) Brennan, Kent Cummings and Susan Johnson.

Veritex Community Bank “Good Deeds” Spotlight: The Wilkinson Center

In today's Veritex Community Bank "Good Deeds" spotlight, we're featuring a non-profit on a mission to end hunger and generational poverty. Read More

2023 Can Do! Luncheon Letter Signing Was Right At Home Around Liza Collins’ Dinner...

Despite Tuesday’s cold, rainy day, Liza Collins‘ home was the perfect spot for a letter signing. Had it been a sunny day, the backyard...