Bioworld Partners with North Texas Food Bank to Combat Food Insecurity
July 16 2024 - 9:00AM
(NTFB) announced a generous $500,000 pledge from The Bioworld
Foundation to deliver 1.5 million meals to North Texas residents
facing hunger over the next five years. This initiative includes
the Bioworld logo featured on a co-branded truck that will
transport food throughout the food bank's extensive
10,000-square-mile service area.
NTFB President and CEO Trisha Cunningham emphasized the
importance of community support in addressing hunger, stating, "We
can only serve the nearly 778,000 individuals in need within our
13-county area thanks to partners like Bioworld." She added, "We
are deeply grateful for The Bioworld Foundation's commitment to
creating brighter futures for our region's children, seniors, and
families. This support comes at a critical time, as Texas ranks No.
1 in the nation for hunger, with nearly 5 million people
experiencing food insecurity."
Raj Malik, Founder and CEO of Bioworld, highlighted the
company's long-standing dedication to community support,
particularly youth development. "Bioworld has always believed in
giving back to local communities. Our outreach focuses on helping
students and young people; hunger relief is a key component of that
mission."
Bioworld's leadership resonates with NTFB’s Nourish the Future
programs, which aim to combat child hunger. Notably, the School
Pantry program supplies non-perishable items and fresh produce to
40 sites across North Texas, while the Food 4 Kids backpack program
ensures that up to 11,000 chronically hungry children have meals to
take home every weekend. In the 2023 fiscal year alone, NTFB
provided over 50.2 million meals to children in need.
Beyond financial contributions, Bioworld employees dedicate
their time to volunteering at NTFB’s Perot Family Campus,
contributing 430 hours since 2022 to packing and boxing food.
Malik actively encourages employees to volunteer, allowing them
time during work hours. "We believe that fostering a culture of
community engagement enhances internal and external connections,"
Malik explained. “This initiative promotes personal development and
cultivates a positive environment throughout our organization."
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About Bioworld
Bioworld is the leading global manufacturer of licensed apparel,
accessories, and home goods. Bioworld partners with the world’s
most iconic creators and brands to bring pop culture to life, all
to create deeper connections between fans and the things they love.
Founded in 1999 as a headwear company, Bioworld currently designs
into over 25 product categories and partners with retailers at all
levels of distribution. From mass to specialty, from boutique to
online, Bioworld helps fans connect at every price point, style,
and trend. From new categories to new channels and beyond, Bioworld
keeps their partners ahead of the curve.
Headquartered in the US with offices in Europe, China, India,
and Canada, Bioworld's global presence has facilitated its growth
in becoming the global leader in delivering these innovative
products to all levels of retail distribution. For more
information, visit: https://www.bioworldmerch.com/.
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.
Jeff Smith
North Texas Food Bank
469-891-7022
jeff.smith@ntfb.org