Anne Readhimer has been promoted to chief impact officer of the North Texas Food Bank, a role in which she will help the food bank continue its battle against hunger and enhance equitable food access and sustainable food security solutions.
“Since joining NTFB in 2019, Anne Readhimer has been an invaluable asset to the North Texas Food Bank,” Trisha Cunningham, president and CEO of the North Texas Food Bank, said in a statement. “Her deep expertise and unwavering commitment have significantly advanced our mission to alleviate hunger in our region. We are thrilled to see her step into this new role where her strategic vision and passion for impactful solutions will continue to drive positive change for our organization, feeding network and neighbors.”
In her new role, Readhimer will oversee several critical areas, including the SNAP and Social Services Assistance team, NTFB programs such as the Food 4 Kids backpack initiative, the Senior Meal program, Nutrition and Garden Education, and the Community Partner Relations team, the food bank said.
The nonprofit said Readhimer’s leadership will be key in expanding agency networks and mobile distributions to increase meal distributions through community partners in high-need areas and reach more communities in need. Readhimer also will lead the organization’s Hope for Tomorrow strategy, which focuses on growing partnerships with community organizations that help address the underlying barriers to food security.
“Anne has consistently achieved remarkable results and provided an impressive volume of meals—nearly 300 million in just the past three years,” Erica Yaeger, chief external affairs officer of the North Texas Food Bank, said in a statement. “Her innovative contributions, such as our community-based approach, container pantries, produce pods, SNAP Mobile, Hunger Action Map, and network grant-making program, have significantly strengthened our network and enhanced our ability to address hunger. Anne combines empathy with strategic thinking, prioritizing our neighbors and utilizing data-driven decisions to optimize resources and impact.”
Before joining NTFB, Readhimer was senior director of fresh food innovation at 7-Eleven Inc., leading a comprehensive food service team focused on new product development and operational improvements. Her previous roles also include supporting global food innovation and menu development for Yum! Restaurants International, the food bank said.
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