Help NTFB Fight Hunger at The Ultimate Cowboys Tailgate Party - Taste of the NFL

 

Including access provided through SNAP application services, North Texas Food Bank provides access to nearly 175,000 nutritious meals every day. We have a network of more than 250 Partner Agencies and provide access to food at more than 1,000 feeding locations.

 

Their Mission

NTFB passionately pursues a hunger-free community.

 

Five Core Values

1. Do what needs to be done.

2. Do what is right with urgency.

3. Steward and leverage resources with integrity in an authentic transparent way.

4. Respect diversity of individuals, thought and viewpoint.

5. Celebrate passion for our world and the people who live in it.

 

How can YOU help fight hunger in North Texas?

Throughout the year, there are numerous ways to show your support for the North Texas Food Bank through events, celebrations, fundraisers or other opportunities.

 

On Sunday, May 18th, join the NTFB team and our community to tackle hunger at the 10^th annual Taste of the NFL. This legendary tailgate party will take place at Glass Cactus at the Gaylord Texan and will feature past and present Dallas Cowboys players, Abacus restaurant executive chef and proprietor Kent Rathbun and more than a dozen of the area’s hottest celebrity chefs. Support the North Texas Food Bank’s children’s feeding programs as you enjoy gourmet tailgate fare, signature cocktails and the chance to bid on a fantasy trip of a lifetime through live and silent auction. It’s a party with a cause! Since its inception in 2005, Taste of the NFL: The Ultimate Cowboys Tailgate Party has raised more than $1.34 million for hungry North Texas children. Join the fun and help us raise $500,000 for the 10-year anniversary of feeding those who are hungry today!

Get your tickets today: https://web.ntfb.org/TNFL 

Rooms for Good - Gaylord Texan

This August, Gaylord Hotels honors teachers across the country through its partnership with Teach For America. As Gaylord Hotels' Rooms for Good featured charity during this month, Teach For America will receive 10% of the total Rooms for Good package rate booked at all four of the brand's resorts, including the Gaylord Texan on Lake Grapevine.

Teach For America is a national nonprofit that recruits, trains, and supports top college graduates and professionals who commit to teach for two years in under-resourced schools and become lifelong leaders in the pursuit of educational equity. This fall, 9,300 corps members will be teaching in 43 regions across the country, impacting 600,000 students. “We're grateful to be Gaylord Hotels' selected charity this month,” said Kyle Ridaught, vice president of corporate relations at Teach For America. “This support will help us to continue to recruit, train, and develop teachers to work in high-need schools across the country and lead their students to academic and lifelong success.”

Rooms for Good is a co-operative marketing and fundraising program that features a different charity each month. In addition to raising money for non-profit organizations, Gaylord Hotels raises awareness of the cause through its advertising, public relations and social media platforms.

Availability: August 1 – August 31, 2011, based on availability.

Pricing: $199* per night, including breakfast for two.

Teacher Package Price: From $159* per night, including breakfast for two with proof of employment at educational foundation; must be presented upon arrival.

(10% of the room package rate will be given to Teach For America for every night of your stay.)

To Book: Call 1-866-245-1054 or book online now.