The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB), along with the Dallas Cowboys, is
set to host the 20th Annual Taste of the Cowboys fundraiser,
presented by Ashley, on June 7, 2024, at Ford Center at The Star in
Frisco. This event raises funds to support North Texas children
facing hunger.
Attendees can anticipate an unforgettable evening filled with
live entertainment by country music star John Michael Montgomery,
renowned for his chart-topping hits including “I Love the Way You
Love Me,” “Be My Baby Tonight” and “I Swear.” On his farewell tour
after a 30-year career, Montgomery has multiple Country Music
Association awards. He was nominated for a Grammy for Best Male
Country Vocal Performance, along with his seven Billboard
chart-topping hits. His final tour includes a limited number of
shows, but Taste of the Cowboys attendees will have the chance to
see the legend perform.
Additionally, guests will indulge in gourmet delights from
around 20 beloved DFW restaurants, curated by Taste of the Cowboys
Founding Chef Kent Rathbun. Restaurants include BIRD Bakery,
Calabrese Southlake, Dee Lincoln Prime, Empire Baking
Co and Mozzarella Co,
Ferris Wheelers Backyard and BBQ, Hattie B's, La Duni, Legends at
AT&T Stadium, Legends at Cowboys Club, Legends at The Star in
Frisco, Legends at Toyota Stadium, Lovers Seafood, The Mexican,
Neighborhood Services, Off the Bone Barbeque, Rathbun’s Curbside
BBQ, Salum Restaurant, Shinsei, and Texas de Brazil.
"The Dallas Cowboys' steadfast dedication to nourishing the
community knows no bounds,” said Trisha Cunningham, President and
CEO of the North Texas Food Bank. “For two decades, they've
championed the cause, ensuring children, adults, and seniors have
nutritious food to thrive by providing nearly 16 million meals.
Their unwavering support is a beacon of hope when more children
than ever face hunger. We are so grateful for the generous and
critical support the Cowboys provide, bringing us closer to our
hunger-free, healthy North Texas goal.”
All Taste of the Cowboys proceeds provide critical funds
to support the North Texas Food Bank’s Nourish the Future programs
that target child hunger. In North Texas, 287,000 children do not
know where their next meal is coming from, giving the NTFB service
area the fourth-highest level of food-insecure children in the
country. NTFB provided children facing hunger access to more than
50.2 million nutritious meals through programs and partnerships
last fiscal year. During the 2022-2023 school year, the NTFB Child
Programs specifically served over 1.8 million meals through the
School Pantry Program and almost 730,000 meals through the Food 4
Kids backpack program. The program operates in more than 300
schools, serving up to 11,000 chronically hungry children
weekly.
"For two decades, the Dallas Cowboys organization has been a
steadfast advocate for the mission of the North Texas Food Bank,
dedicated to combating childhood hunger," remarked Charlotte Jones,
Cowboys Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer. "Through
our partnership, we aim to ensure children receive nourishing meals
vital for their growth and success, both academically and
personally. The Annual Taste of the Cowboys event, a lively
celebration, provided 1.5 million meals to hungry children last
year. We invite you to support the North Texas Food Bank on June 7
at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco."
Cunningham added that NTFB is grateful to all the sponsors who
make this event possible. “The support of sponsors such as Ashley,
KPMG, Tom Thumb/Albertsons Foundation, Arcosa, Pollock, Ashford,
Akin Gump, Alphagraphics, HungerMitao, Nihao, SinHambre and
Nakayoshi plays a crucial role in advancing the mission of the
North Texas Food Bank, bridging the hunger gap in the region and
ensuring access to nutritious food for children in need,” continued
Cunningham.
Tables and individual tickets for the Taste of the Cowboys can
be purchased at www.ntfb.org/cowboys, starting at $1,500 and $200,
respectively. Join in this meaningful endeavor to make a difference
in the lives of North Texas children facing hunger.
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About the North Texas Food Bank:
The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is a top-ranked non-profit
hunger-relief organization that sources, packages and distributes
food through a network of about 500 Partner Agencies and
organizations across 13 North Texas counties. The organization also
provides food to children, seniors and families through various
direct-delivery programs, including mobile pantries.
In its last fiscal year, the NTFB provided access to more than
144 million nutritious meals or nearly 400,000 meals a day, a 5%
percent increase over the prior year. The North Texas Food Bank is
designated a 4-Star Exceptional organization by Charity Navigator
based on its governance, integrity and financial stability,
and is ranked 89th on Forbes 2023 Top 100 Charities
in America. NTFB is a member of Feeding America, the nation’s
largest hunger-relief organization. For more information,
www.ntfb.org.
About The Star:The Star is the 91-acre campus of the
Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters and training facility in Frisco,
Texas. Developed as a first-of-its-kind partnership between the
City of Frisco, Frisco ISD and the Dallas Cowboys, The Star
features Ford Center, a 12,000-seat stadium that hosts Frisco ISD
football games, concerts and other events; Cowboys Fit, a 60,000
square-foot gym developed in partnership with leading fitness
developer, Mark Mastrov; Cowboys Club, a members-only club where
the country club meets the NFL; the Omni Frisco Hotel, a 16-floor,
300-room luxury hotel; Baylor Scott & White Sports Therapy
& Research at The Star, a 300,000 square-foot center of
excellence for sports medicine; Twelve Cowboys Way, a 17-story,
luxury residential tower in partnership between Pro Football
Hall-of-Fame Quarterback #12 Roger Staubach, and Dallas-based
developer and former Dallas Cowboys center, Robert Shaw; Formation,
a dynamic coworking experience offering a collaborative work
environment of open workspace, dedicated desks and private offices;
as well as a variety of shopping, dining and nightlife options
throughout The Star District. For more information on The Star,
visit www.TheStarInFrisco.com.
Jeff Smith
North Texas Food Bank
469-891-7022
jeff.smith@ntfb.org
Whitney Brandon Faulkner
Dallas Cowboys Football Club
214-682-8200
wfaulkner@dallascowboys.net