Ready to Learn – Youth Programs

Tarrant Area Food Bank’s Ready to Learn program is a children’s initiative that will sharpen the focus and broaden the impact on educational outcomes through

With the Ready to Learn program, TAFB will ensure that children throughout the 13 counties that they serve are well-fed, healthy, and thriving. The Food Bank plans to accomplish this by doubling the number of in-school pantries to over 100 by the end of this year to guarantee that children have the most important school supply they need – food. Children that aren’t receiving proper meals and nutrition have behavioral issues, are sick more often, and fall behind in school. More in-school pantries will help provide fresh food for thousands of families at a location that is accessible and convenient to them.

In addition to doubling the number of in-school pantries, Tarrant Area Food Bank plans to open its new Ready to Learn Center next year. The Ready to Learn Center, located at Tarrant Area Food Bank, will include a market where families and children can shop for healthy, nutritious food. It will also include various kids’ programming such as a learning garden, cooking classes and food education classes.

For more information, please reach out to Stephen Raeside, Chief Development & External Affairs Officer, at Stephen.Raeside@tafb.org or 817-857-7125.