Hunger Busters
Non-profit OrganizationsTexas, United States2-10 Employees
Hunger Busters is a Dallas-based nonprofit organization focused on addressing child hunger by providing a third meal to food-insecure students within the Dallas Independent School District. Through its Feed the Need after-school program, the organization aims to distribute meals across multiple DISD schools and partner after-school programs, leveraging volunteers and supporters to expand reach. The effort targets school-age children who rely on school meals and may otherwise go without dinner, with research highlighting links between hunger, attendance, and educational outcomes. The organization operates primarily on private donations and private funding, and has engaged in partnerships with local entities, including collaborations reported in 2019 and 2020. Hunger Busters positions itself within the nonprofit sector dedicated to feeding programs and youth nutrition in the Dallas region. It is based in Texas, and its activities concentrate on providing meals to vulnerable children in the Dallas area.