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Media Advisory: Nonprofit that Assists Food Service Businesses Celebrates $30K Grant

***9:00 a.m., Friday, September 19, 1411 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102***

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Homewise will celebrate the awarding of a $30,000 Partnership Grant Program (PGP) award to Street Food Institute at 9:00 a.m. (MT), Friday, September 19, 2025, during a ceremonial check presentation.

Street Food Institute was formed more than a decade ago to help people realize the dream of owning and operating a successful food service business. It offers online courses, hands-on training and access to a commercial kitchen for businesses that include food trucks, catering and other culinary ventures. The PGP grant will support expanded programming, resources and additional community engagement activities, said Tina Garcia-Shams, executive director of the Street Food Institute.

The PGP offers a 5:1 match of member contributions—up to $25,000 per member—to support community-based organizations involved in affordable housing or economic development activities that complement other FHLB Dallas community investment programs. The program is funded annually, with grants distributed through participating FHLB Dallas members.

The media is encouraged to attend. Opportunities will be available for photos and interviews. Learn more about the PGP.

WHAT:

Ceremonial check celebration

 

WHEN:

9:00 a.m. (MT), Friday, September 19, 2025

 

WHO:

Sarah Rulfs, Homewise

Rathi Casey, Homewise

Emily Birch, Street Food Institute

Julian Griego, Street Food Institute

Jill Droge, FHLB Dallas

Bruce Hatton, FHLB Dallas

 

WHERE:

Street Food Institute

1144 Airport Blvd., Suite 260

Austin, Texas 78702

Street parking will be available.

 

Contacts

Corporate Communications
Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas
fhlb.com, (214) 441-8445

Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas


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Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas
fhlb.com, (214) 441-8445

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