$1,582 raised by 6 donors
11% complete
$15,000 Goal
When we consider hunger, the immediate image is often of starving children. Yet, a staggering five million adults aged 60 and older grapple with hunger—an issue set to intensify as the older adult population is projected to surge in the next two decades.
The repercussions of malnutrition among older adults are substantial, costing the US healthcare system a staggering $51 billion annually (Alliance for Aging Research, 2022). The 2020 State of Senior Hunger by Feeding America reveals that a quarter of older adults in the nation are low-income individuals of color, with 37% in Dallas County living at or below the federal poverty line. Disturbingly, Black and Hispanic older adults are three to four times more likely to face food insecurity compared to their white counterparts (Feeding America, 2020).
July 2022's report by The Dallas Morning News unveils a stark reality—low-income older adults are seven times more likely to resort to food pantries. The Senior Hunger Community Assessment Report (2018) by the Senior Hunger Action Team reveals a substantial gap in food insecurity among older adults, with 73% of affected individuals being women or people of color.
Time Magazine's 2019 exposé, "The Elderly Problem in America is Growing," draws attention to malnutrition's role in compromising immunity to fatal and chronic diseases. Texas A&M Health's 2021 findings underline socioeconomic disparities as a root cause of malnutrition-related deaths, with areas in Texas having older adult households receiving SNAP benefits showing a reduced risk of malnutrition.
Our Mission
The mission of Any Step Community Services is to support older adult households with essential needs in Greater Dallas-Fort Worth, which includes the goal of providing the most nutritional food options. We also strive to serve the whole person with opportunities to maintain their dignity, enhance socialization, and provide education on health and wellness.
1. We need a trailer to transport food donations into underserved and underrepresented communities.
2. We need a panel van to make deliveries to senior households. Currently, the household must come to our location to pickup food.
3. Four-six tablets (computer) to conduct field surveys and sign up for programs at various locations.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We place a high importance in recognizing cultural diversity and we strive to meet the needs without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, or religion.
Organization name
Any Step Community Services
Causes
Hunger, Food Access & Nutrition, Seniors, Women & Girls
Operating Budget
$100,000 - $249,999
Counties Served
Collin, Dallas, Denton, Rockwall, Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, Native American, Other
BIPOC Leadership
Both the Executive Director/CEO and Board Chair
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
4401 Windsor Drive, Garland, Texas