The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to end hunger in North Texas. As part of Feeding America, a nationwide food bank network, the NTFB accomplishes this mission through over 250 Partner Agencies at more than 1,000 locations across 13 counties. Several departments are responsible for coordinating the variety of programs and services that contribute to NTFB mission. Every program or service involves connecting low income North Texans to nutritious food, while collecting recipient information (North Texas Food Bank [NTFB], n.d.). Discussing the specific characteristics of NTFB clients, services, program coordination, and first hand volunteer experience provides a detailed overview of this valuable organization.
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Lindholm explains that leadership in the Student Association of Nutrition and Dietetics at Kansas State University as well as undergraduate coursework prepared her for grant writing by increasing her understanding of organizational structure and improving her writing skills. She notes that her dietetic internship at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas gave her a greater understanding of food service management that somewhat relates to her management responsibilities at NTFB. The key to Lindholm’s educational background is her nutrition understanding that allows her to communicate the significance of giving clients quality food to meet the spectrum of their nutritional needs. As a registered dietitian and full-time employee, Lindholm expresses dedication to consulting on the nutritional quality of foods for all programs. An example of her influence is the development of Community Gardens program that increases the provision of fresh produce to clients. Her background is significant considering of her team members, one is also a RD, while the other four have degrees in public health, public relations, psychology, and community health studies. In other words, her education allows her to guide others on what foods will effectively support nutritional needs. At the same time, Lindholm enjoys consulting with fellow employees, because their diverse backgrounds provide her with a variety of insights (K. Lindholm, personal communication, June 26,
Lindholm explains that leadership in the Student Association of Nutrition and Dietetics at Kansas State University as well as undergraduate coursework prepared her for grant writing by increasing her understanding of organizational structure and improving her writing skills. She notes that her dietetic internship at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas gave her a greater understanding of food service management that somewhat relates to her management responsibilities at NTFB. The key to Lindholm’s educational background is her nutrition understanding that allows her to communicate the significance of giving clients quality food to meet the spectrum of their nutritional needs. As a registered dietitian and full-time employee, Lindholm expresses dedication to consulting on the nutritional quality of foods for all programs. An example of her influence is the development of Community Gardens program that increases the provision of fresh produce to clients. Her background is significant considering of her team members, one is also a RD, while the other four have degrees in public health, public relations, psychology, and community health studies. In other words, her education allows her to guide others on what foods will effectively support nutritional needs. At the same time, Lindholm enjoys consulting with fellow employees, because their diverse backgrounds provide her with a variety of insights (K. Lindholm, personal communication, June 26,