WFAA is partnering with the Tarrant Area Food Bank and North Texas Food Bank to combat summer hunger with the Nourish North Texas Telethon.

DALLAS — Summer is a season of fun for so many North Texas families, but it can also be a time of uncertainty for those who face food insecurity. 

One in six Texans face hunger, including 442,000 children who are particularly vulnerable during the summer months when school lunches are no longer available. In response to this great need, WFAA is partnering with two local food banks to raise money and keep families fed. 



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WFAA, along with the Tarrant Area Food Bank and North Texas Food Bank, will come together for the annual Nourish North Texas Telethon, presented by H-E-B, the organizations announced in a press release Monday. H-E-B will match donations up to $100,000, doubling the impact of every donation. 

The sixth annual event will air live from 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, to mobilize viewers to help keep kids fed while school is out, the release states. This year, WFAA and its partner organizations aim to raise enough money to provide one million meals for children in North Texas. 

“Every summer, we see families working incredibly hard to stretch their budgets, and too many still fall short,” said Carolyn Mungo, president and general manager of WFAA. “The telethon is our opportunity to stand with them. When our viewers come together, the impact is immediate and deeply felt. We’re committed to shining a light on this issue and supporting the food banks that serve our community every day.”

 Texas leads the nation in the number of residents facing food insecurity, according to Feeding America’s 2025 Map the Meal Gap report. The Dallas-Fort Worth area, in particular, has the highest food-insecure population in the state and the third highest among U.S. Metro areas. 

Both food banks have served the community for more than 40 years, distributing nutritious food to children and families across 25 counties. 

“Hunger is one of the most solvable challenges we face, and summer is when our support matters most,” said Mabrie Jackson, managing director of public affairs for H‑E‑B/Central Market. “H‑E‑B is proud to continue this partnership with WFAA, NTFB, and TAFB. When Texans join forces, we make sure our neighbors—especially children—have the nourishment they deserve.”

The Nourish North Texas campaign is supported by WFAA Channel 8, H‑E‑B, 4Change Energy, LXP Industrial Trust, National Life Group, and many additional partners dedicated to reducing food insecurity across the region.

To lean more and see your donation doubled, visit www.ntfb.org/telethon.