"Betty Walker Waites Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting low-income families in the DFW community by providing essential items that enhance their daily lives. Through our efforts, we provide nutritionally balanced food for families, as well as meal and snack packs for children, ensuring they have access to the resources they need to thrive. Additionally, we organize annual giveaways during the holiday seasons, we also provide eyeglasses, toiletries, and other essentials to those in need. By filling these basic needs, we at the Betty Walker Waites Foundation plays a vital role in promoting health, well-being, and self-sufficiency in the community."
Mission: Transforming Lives, One Family at a Time
We work to break the cycle of poverty through programs that feed the hungry, clothe children, empower youth, and give families the tools they need to rebuild their lives.
Every donation fuels programs like:
• Food Pantries & Meal Packs – Nutritious food for families and children.
• Youth & Teen Support – Enrichment programs and resources for a brighter future.
• Shoes & Eyeglasses Distribution – Because every child deserves comfort and confidence.
• Holiday Giveaways – Bringing joy and relief to families during the toughest times of the year.
When you give, you’re not just donating—you’re restoring hope and creating lasting change for families in need.
Current Needs
Your generosity keeps our outreach going strong. Right now, we urgently need:
• 🚚 Box Truck – To deliver food, clothing, and resources to families.
• 👕 Children’s Clothing – New or gently used for kids of all ages.
• 🎒 School Supplies – Helping students start school with confidence.
• 🎁 Christmas Toys – New, unwrapped toys for holiday joy.
• 🥫 Food Donations – To stock our pantry and feed families.
• 👟 Shoe Donations – Children’s and work shoes for families in need.
• 🤝 Volunteers – Passionate people ready to make a difference.
Every gift—big or small—touches a life.
✨ Be the reason someone believes in tomorrow.
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Betty Walker Waites Foundation is committed to creating an environment that is diverse, inclusive, and equitable where all staff, Foundation members, partners, vendors, and board members are treated with respect and dignity.
For the purposes of this statement, diversity refers to race, gender, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual identity, familial status, age, disability and socio-economic status; Inclusion is valuing, respecting, and encouraging the full participation of each individual in the life and leadership of the organization; Equity is a process that ensures all people have the opportunity to contribute, develop, and grow despite historical, structural, legislative, racial, and socio-economic inequities.
We are an organization that celebrates the rich diversity of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan region. We will not tolerate discrimination, biases, harassment, or bullying of any kind. Regardless of race, socio-economic status, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, gender, or marital status, we are an organization that celebrates the richness of our community.
As an organization and Board of Directors, we agree to be guided by these principles and pledge that they will be reflected in our vision, mission, strategic planning, programming, governance, and board composition. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion extends to our staff, our members, and programs we develop and support.
Organization name
Betty Walker Waites Foundation
Causes
Hunger & Food Access, Social Services, Youth & Children
Operating Budget
$500,000 - $999,999
Counties Served
Collin, Dallas, 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
Address
325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 3100