Farms: Daron telling the story of Bonton Farms, where they started, why they started, where they are going.

Bonton Farms... Located five miles South of Downtown Dallas, poverty-stricken Bonton residents struggle in a “food desert” 63% of residents lack personal transportation The nearest grocery store is a 3-hour round-trip bus ride Residents rely on the local liquor stores for most food options (packaged/preserved chips and drinks) If it wasn't for Bonton Farm’s after-school tutoring and meal program, many Bonton residents (including children) would go to bed hungry each night This community and Bonton Farm need our volunteer help! Bonton Statistics Cardiovascular Disease is 54% higher than in the city of Dallas. Diabetes: 45% higher. Stroke: 61% higher. Cancer: 58% higher