Beyond Food: We Help Empower Clients

April is Financial Capability Month

In 2023, 150+ individuals participated in personal finance-focused classes at our organization and we are looking forward to hosting even more as we move forward in 2024.

Classes we’ve offered include topics such as how to open & use a checking & savings account, purchasing a home & car, how to pay off debt. Arlington Charities is committed to helping our clients in many ways and that includes helping individuals & their families to be more empowered in their financial endeavors.

“Our main mission is to address food insecurity in the Arlington area, but we know that food insecurity is just a symptom of other issues in the lives of our clients. While we can’t control increases in cost of living and groceries, we can provide resources that go beyond food. These classes will help our clients not just survive but thrive.”

— Casey McCollum, Program Director, Arlington Charities

In the Community ...

Arlington Charities hosts mobile food markets to provide thousands of pounds of fresh, nutritious groceries to hundreds of food-insecure families annually. AISD students & families facing food insecurity can count on the market at Dan Dipert Career Center. AISD students & staff volunteer to make it happen.

April is National Volunteer Month

Just in time for opening day ... long-time Arlington Charities volunteer Cal Kost has spent 30 seasons as an usher for the Texas Rangers. Here is a touching story about Cal & his beloved wife Shirley who loved hugs and was known by many as the “cookie lady”. You can visit Cal at Arlington Charities or Globe Life Field. Go Rangers!

Volunteer at Arlington Charities.

Contact our Volunteer Coordinator:

Lesa@arlingtoncharities.org

See Cal's Story on WFAA

We Luv Dutch Bros!

Why? Because Dutch Bros. is a big supporter of our mission. In February, several area Dutch Bros. chose Arlington Charities as the recipient of Dutch Luv Day (#DutchLuv) beverage sales. An amazing $4,721.87 was donated to help fight food insecurity in our community. Thank you, Dutch Bros. You have a big heart and yummy drinks, and we Luv YOU!

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Help Stock the Hygiene Closet!

Arlington Charities provides more than food. Clients can count on us to receive hygiene items, diapers & paper products. Want to help make a difference? Host a Hygiene Drive! Most needed items include toilet paper, travel-size toiletries, diapers & wipes, and feminine hygiene products. Your donation makes a direct impact!

March Proclamation

Did you know…?

In 2023, 2.4 million pounds of health-conscious groceries were distributed to 69,317 individuals by Arlington Charities. A proclamation was presented by Mayor Jim Ross and the City Council in recognition of March as National Nutrition Month.