The M.I.N.T Foundation

For over 16 years, The MINT Foundation has supported families in Southern Dallas and Ellis Counties with programs that meet urgent needs and build long-term stability. Our mission is to partner with individuals and families overcoming education, housing, and racial barriers by providing resources and training to break generational poverty and close the wealth gap.

Through a holistic service model, we offer emergency aid, education, mentoring, and community resources to more than 10,000 families each year helping them overcome barriers and achieve brighter futures.

Guided by our core values - Mentor, Inspire, Nurture, Train - we serve all overlooked and underserved families, with 89% of those we serve coming from minority communities.

The MINT Food Pantry  
The MINT Food Pantry is a crucial community resource that significantly impacts the lives of families facing food insecurity. By providing healthy, nutritious food, the pantry helps reduce hunger and promote dignity and self-reliance. The Uplift Saturdays initiative, an extension of the pantry, further strengthens the community by meeting essential food needs and contributing to a more stable community.

The MINT Senior Meals Program
Serving seniors throughout southern Dallas County, the MINT Senior Meals Program is a lifeline, delivering at least one nutritious meal each weekday to older adults and senior living centers. These meals, carefully designed to support seniors' health, play a critical role in maintaining their independence and ensuring consistent nourishment as part of their daily routine.

The MINT Emergency Financial Assistance Program
The MINT Emergency Financial Assistance Program is a beacon of hope for low- and moderate-income households facing financial hardship. By providing short-term emergency assistance for housing costs and utility bills, the program helps prevent eviction, homelessness, and service disconnections. It offers families the stability they need to regain their footing and work toward self-sufficiency.

The MINT Stability Program (GROW)
The GROW Program fosters long-term financial and housing stability through personalized support and mindset development. Participants receive coaching and resources to enhance their economic stability, secure housing, and work toward achieving self-reliant futures.

From meals and transportation to education and stability, every dollar you give provides practical, immediate help. Here's how your support makes a real difference for families in our community:

• $100: Keeps hot meals on the table for 12 seniors who might otherwise go hungry
• $250: Helps transport 10 neighbors to work or school
• $500: Provide clothes for work, school during times of transition
• $750: Buy fresh produce, dairy, and food staples for 10 families so kids don't go to sleep hungry
• $1,500: Keeps the lights and water on for families who are struggling to catch up
• $2,000: Help a hardworking family prevent eviction
• $3,500: Pay for 10 adults to learn how to manage money, save, and rebuild credit that lead to financial independence
• $3,500: Brings comfort and connection to families through group sessions that help them heal together
• $5,000: Supports the Youth Education & Enrichment Program for 25 participants, combining financial literacy, life skills, entrepreneurship, and mentoring to empower youth toward success
• $50,000: Pays for workforce training, financial education, mentorship, group counseling, and wraparound support that foster economic mobility and self-sufficiency for 20 families

Your gift makes a tangible difference: every dollar helps meet urgent needs and build brighter futures. Here’s how your support helps:

• Provide food and holiday support for families facing poverty.
• Keep our pantry stocked with healthy food, fresh fruits, and vegetables.
• Deliver daily meals to seniors in Southern Dallas and Ellis Counties.
• Fund educational programs that help students overcome barriers and succeed.
• Assist families with rent and utility support to prevent homelessness.
• Sustain holistic programs that help over 10,500 individuals move toward self-sufficiency.