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Lace up, Houston: Shipley Donuts’ Donut Dash is ready to raise some dough for Kids’ Meals
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Christian Hudspeth , Click2Houston KPRC2 Local
· July 24, 2026
· 3 min read
Houston’s sweetest fun run is back! If you need a reason to train between now and fall, Shipley Donuts is offering one — and it comes with a side of community impact. The company’s annual Donut Dash returns to Sam Houston Race Park on Saturday, Oct. 17 , with organizers aiming to raise $5,000 or ...
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Key takeaway Kids’ Meals is a Houston-area nonprofit that delivers free, healthy meals to more than 13,000 food-insecure preschoolers across Greater Houston every weekday, according to event organizers.
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The Donut Dash's return to Sam Houston Race Park is a welcome event for Houstonians, not just for the sweet treats and family-friendly fun, but also for the impact it will have on the community. By supporting Kids' Meals, a nonprofit that delivers free, healthy meals to over 13,000 food-insecure preschoolers across Greater Houston, participants will be helping to address a critical issue in the city. The fact that $2 can provide one healthy meal for a child puts into perspective the significance of the event's fundraising goal of $5,000 or more. As a city with its own unique challenges, including flooding and hurricane risks, Houston's residents are no strangers to coming together to support one another. The Donut Dash is a testament to this community spirit, and its growth is a positive sign for the city's efforts to tackle food insecurity and support its most vulnerable residents.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: Click2Houston KPRC2 Local ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Houston’s sweetest fun run is back! If you need a reason to train between now and fall, Shipley Donuts is offering one — and it comes with a side of community impact. The company’s annual Donut Dash returns to Sam Houston Race Park on Saturday, Oct. 17 , with organizers aiming to raise $5,000 or ...
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