Question 1

What is your mission and vision?

Accepted Answer

Our mission:
At Cara Caters, we are dedicated to providing children with the food they need to thrive. Our mission is to help feed hungry children on weekends and holidays with dignity.

Our vision:
Our vision for the future is to put an end to childhood hunger in small communities.

Question 2

How did Cara Caters get started?

Accepted Answer

Cara Castellow founded Cara Caters non-profit in 2023. The idea behind her mission was inspired by her Mom, who is a retired teacher. In the mid 1990s Melanie Castellow and her students created a project to deliver food to hungry children living in underserved neighborhoods in Hallettsville Texas. Today, Cara Caters is making a huge impact in the Ennis community by giving kids the food they need to thrive on weekends and holidays.

Question 3

What are Cara Caters goals for the future?

Accepted Answer

Currently, we provide food to students who are enrolled in Ennis Independent School District in Ennis, Texas. Our long-term goals is to expand our reach to serve surrounding districts. Eventually, we hope to grow our operations to a state and national level.

Question 4

Does Cara Caters value diversity, equity and inclusion?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! At Cara Caters, Inc. is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of its work. We believe that every child, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, or background, deserves equal access to food and resources. The corporation will actively strive to insure that its programs, policies, leadership. and partnerships reflect these values.

Question 5

How do I volunteer?

Accepted Answer

We greatly appreciate your interest in volunteering with us! Cara Caters would not be possible without the dedication of our amazing volunteers. to learn about how you can start making a difference, visit our volunteer page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is your mission and vision?

How did Cara Caters get started?

What are Cara Caters goals for the future?

Does Cara Caters value diversity, equity and inclusion?

How do I volunteer?