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Texas has one of the highest hunger rates in the nation. 13.7% of Texans of all ages are food insecure.
Dallas County has the sixth highest number of food insecure persons in the nation.
Adults facing food insecurity are statistically more likely to have one or more chronic health conditions and a lower life expectancy
The CDC estimates that food insecurity adds $2B annually to health care costs in Texas
Grocery inflation in DFW is 14%. This creates an even greater barrier for low-income families to access the essential nutrition required to live healthy lives.
In DFW, 1 in 8 people experience food insecurity, including 1 in 5 children.
Our Vision
Current State
20% Natural Foods
80% Processed Foods
- A diet high in processed foods leads to nutrient deficiencies and is linked to many health risks, including obesity, high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, dementia, and an increased risk of early death.
- Unhealthy levels of added sugar and sodium and harmful additives lead to inflammation throughout the body and brain, contributing to anxiety and depression.
FUTURE STATE
80% Natural Foods
20% Processed Foods
- Improved overall health and ability to contribute at home, at work, and their community
- Lower rates of all diet-related diseases
- Lower health-care costs
- Enhanced sense of personal well-being and decrease mood-related disorders
How It Works
Giving Tree Acres produces:
Organically grown fruits and vegetables (offerings to rotate seasonally)
Pasture-raised eggs
Grass-fed and pasture-raised protein (beef, lamb, chicken, turkey, and pork)
Other value-added natural food items (i.e., bone broth, herbs and spices, wild honey)
The product is donated to existing food pantries and farmstands in low-income neighborhoods. Priority is given to organizations that:
Have an established reputation with an existing customer base.
Maintain a food pantry or farmstand market that is easily accessible to its customer base by walking or bus.
Offers educational programs on nutrition, food as medicine to prevent/manage disease, and cooking classes promoting healthy food preparation methods.
Shares our vision to promote fresh foods over processed food to create healthier, more resilient communities.
Maintains not-for-profit status
Our low-income neighbors receive a consistent supply of nutritionally dense, nourishing foods for their families through their existing food access channels and at affordable prices.