“Feeding kids. Fueling futures.” That’s the motto of Hunger Busters, a small but well-connected nonprofit in West Dallas.
The idea is to provide a sandwich and sides at the end of the school day to thousands of “food-insecure” Dallas Independent School District students who might not otherwise get dinner at home. A CBS News Texas investigation, though, found that’s no longer happening.
Hunger Busters’ history: the restaurant tycoon & the recognition
Restaurateur Phil Romano, the man behind popular chains including Macaroni Grill, Fuddrucker’s, and Eatzi’s, founded Hunger Busters 25 years ago.
Over the years, as dozens of notable figures have sat on its board, the organization has formed strong community connections, partnering with the Dallas Police Department for food giveaways, holding black-tie fundraisers with local chefs, and receiving recognition from publications like the Dallas Business Journal, as recently as December.
Big companies have donated money to the cause and many people have donated their time…