Arlington Charities

Arlington Charities


CHARITY STORY
Message of Hope
Photo Caption
Mobile Market Truck client, Lesley and her son Caiden
Photo Credit
Lesley/staff

Meet Lesley, Arlington Charities Mobile Market Truck Client …

Lesley is a single mom with a three-year-old son named Caiden. The Mobile Market Truck comes to her apartment complex once a month and provides fresh produce, meat, bread, and dairy.
“I love shopping at the Mobile Market Truck. There’s always a variety of produce, and I especially love it when there are eggs!”
Lesley lives on a strict budget and is thankful for how the Mobile Market Truck has helped her save.
“I still shop at the normal grocery store, but the Mobile Market Truck has helped tremendously,” she said. Everything is going up except your paycheck.”
Lesley loves bringing her son to shop at the Mobile Market Truck.
“The volunteers are so nice, and they always have a special treat for Caiden.”


CHARITY VIDEO
AC Introduction short
Transcript

Arlington Charities. Fighting Hunger Since 1978. Our mission is to lead and engage our community in the fight against hunger and poverty; providing help, creating hope. Daily Drive-Through Food Service: Free, fresh, nutritious supplemental groceries by appointment for eligible clients. Monthly Mobile Food Markets: Large-scale distributions, open to all, no appointment needed; Three times a month at three locations. Satellite Pantry at TCC-Southeast: Fighting food insecurity on campus. Lunch for Our Unhoused Neighbors: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Home Delivery Programs: Service to older adults and mobility-impaired clients who are unable to access our services. Food is our main focus and we offer our clients more … Case Management and Client Services. Educational Classes: Employment Coaching, Financial Empowerment, ESL, Computer Skills. The Newest Member of our Team provided by Tarrant County ARPA funding: The Mobile Market Truck: Fresh, nutritious groceries to the food deserts of Arlington. Volunteer: Giving on the frontlines. Partner: It’s a win-win. Donate: You give, we serve. Arlington Charities: We fight hunger and poverty.

Arlington Charities
CFC Number
95600

Charity Type

Cause of the Week