Annual Fundraising Events & Campaigns |
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| Check out additional Community Events benefiting the NTFB! | |
| January 2010 | |
| January–June 30, 2010 Pound for Pound Weight Loss Challenge January through December 31 Pound for Pound Lids & Seals Campaign January 15-February 7, 2010 Souper Bowl of Caring January through April 2010 Kidd Assist - Feeding the North Texas Youth January 25-February 27, 2010 Long John Silver's and Sesame Street Live Help Close the Gap! |
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| February | February 19, 2010 Empty Bowls 11am to 1pm Meyerson Symphony Center |
| March | March 5-7, 2010 Savor Dallas March 13, 2010 Dash Down Greenville |
| April |
April 8–18, 2010 DALLAS International Film Festival 2 Bucks for 2 Cans! April 14, 2010 7 pm-10 pm Dallas Observer Wine & Dine April 24, 2010 Russ Noland Memorial Golf Tournament April 25, 2010 Taste of the NFL: The Ultimate Dallas Cowboys Tailgate Party |
| May | May 8, 2010 Stamp Out Hunger May 16, 2010 Taste of the Nation Dallas Sunday 6 – 10 p.m. Hotel Palomar May 12-June 28, 2010 Help End Hunger sponsored by HEB/Central Market |
| June | June 5-29, 2010 Michael Nye’s About Hunger & Resilience Photo/Audio Exhibit June 6-19, 2010 Bringing Hope to the Table sponsored by Kroger |
| July | July 19-July 23rd Full On Faith July 30-August 9, 2009 “Survive In ’09" School Supply Drive |
| August | August 16-22, 2010 KRLD Restaurant Week presented by Central Market |
| September | September 2009 Hunger Action Month presented by Kroger September 11, 2009 Hunger Action Day presented by Kroger September 15, 2009 Macy’s World’s Largest Dinner Party Event September 24, 2010 State Fair of Texas Opening Day September 26, 2009 All About Uptown Festival: The Art Of Living September 28 – October 2, 2009 GO TEXAN Restaurant Round-Up September 30, 2009 The Cheesecake Factory’s Share the Spirit Campaign |
| October | October 1, 2009 Macy’s Fall Fashion Shopping Party to Benefit the NTFB October 2, 3, 9, & 10, 2009 Screams Halloween Theme Park October 9, 2010 canstruction October 13, 2009 Bob Dylan's Album to Benefit Feeding America October 19th, October 26th, November 2nd and November 9th Chili’s and On the Border proudly support the North Texas Food Bank! October 23, 2009 Meet me at Morton's Happy Hour October 25-31, 2009 Celebrate National Pasta Month at Fish City Grill & Half Shells |
| November | November 5 - 7, 2010 The Big Red November 10, 2009 Central Market/H-E-B Presents Feast of Sharing! November 14-January 1 The Cultured Cup Holiday Items November 15, 2009 Cliff Fest November 22, 2009 Resounding Harmony Concert November through December Extinguish Hunger November 24, 2009 Living in Gratitude: A Photo Exhibit and Sale November 26, 2009 Capital One Bank Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot November 27 – December 24, 2009 NorthPark's Holiday Wish Fountain |
| December | December 6, 13 and 20, 2009 NorthPark's Season of Wishes Concert Events December 8, 2009 Pound for Pound December 1-31, 2009 Whole Foods Giving Tree December 17, 2009 CoreNet Global’s Annual Holiday Luncheon November 14 – January 3 Deck the Halls December 19, 2009 Treats of Christmas |
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| February 25, 2011 Empty Bowls Save the Date! |
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Mark’s Gospel
Sunday, March 1, 2009
7pm
St. Andrew UMC Mission and Outreach, Bible Academy, and Women’s Ministries are honored to present this exclusive opportunity to witness a rare, live performance of the entire Gospel of Mark told by world renowned Christian performer Max McLean! Having appeared in several off-Broadway theaters in New York, Edinburgh, Chicago, Dallas, Stratford, and dozens of colleges including Duke and Brown, McLean promises to provide a moving and profound show that takes you inside the life of Jesus. Mark’s Gospel is showing one performance only on Sunday evening, March 1, 2009 at 7 pm in the St. Andrew
sanctuary. All proceeds will benefit a new St. Andrew Food Pantry in Collin County in cooperation with the North Texas Food Bank.
Purchase your Mark’s Gospel tickets before they sell out!*
Ticket Pricing: $8, $10, $12, or $15

*Please contact Janet Collinsworth at jcollinsworth@standrewumc.org if you would like to arrange for a large group to attend together.

Dash Down Greenville
March 14, 2009
Put on your running shoes and join in the fun at the Dash Down Greenville on March 14th at Central Market! This annual 5k presented by Run On! features live music, food, and green beer and proceeds will benefit the North Texas Food Bank. Registration is available online now, so check www.runontexas.com and www.dashdowngreenville.com for more information.
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Savor Dallas, the unique wine and food extravaganza, happens on Friday, March 6, 2009 and continues through Saturday, March 7, 2009 and is an international experience of wine, food, spirits and the arts, with delicious events scheduled in several beautiful downtown Dallas locations.
A unique weekend extravaganza, Savor Dallas provides entertainment and education on the latest in ultra-premium wine, cuisine and spirits - with the special opportunity to interact one-on-one with internationally acclaimed experts in exciting venues.
Savor Dallas also generously supports these charities: North Texas Food Bank, Greater Dallas Restaurant Association Culinary Scholarship Fund, and the Arts Magnet Building Campaign for Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts.
To purchase tickets to attend Savor Dallas or for more information, please visit http://www.savordallas.com/
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AFI Dallas International Film Festival
March 26- April 2, 2009
2 Bucks for 2 Cans
Donate 2 cans of non perishable food items and get $2 off admissions to any AFI Dallas International Film Festival regular screening. Donations are accepted at the Angelika Film Center, AMC North Park, Magnolia Theater and AFI Dallas Box Office and Headquarters.
“Cans” Film Festival
Donate to the AFI Virtual Food Drive benefiting the NTFB, and you’ll be entered into a drawing for a fabulous prize! The single largest donation received by March 26 will win 2 passes with lounge access to the AFI Dallas International Film Festival to be held March 26-April 2, 2009. Click here to donate now!