Advocacy

It’s Election Season!

Keep hunger in mind as you head to the ballot box. It’s a big election year! Americans will go to the polls to elect the next president, members of congress,…

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The North Texas Food Bank Remembers Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

Johnson was a groundbreaking U.S. representative and hunger fighter. Eddie Bernice Johnson was a trailblazing politician whose pivotal work in the fight against hunger will long be remembered. The retired…

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North Texas Food Bank and Partners: Fighting Food Insecurity in our Communities

With the support of volunteers and a powerful feeding network, theorganization continues to fight food insecurity across area neighborhoods. Each month, hundreds of food banks across the nation collectively inspire…

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Hispanic Heritage Month: A Celebration of Sharing

The North Texas Food Bank and Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce partner to fight hunger during the inaugural Unidos 4 Hope campaign. Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 through Oct.…

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NTFB is Working to Make Nutritious Food More Accessible

Many low-income families face obstacles when it comes to eating healthy foods. The North Texas Food Bank is raising awareness about those barriers on September 14, National Food is Medicine…

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Anti-Hunger Wins from the 2023 Texas Legislative Session

This year’s legislative session was Feeding Texas’ most successful since Texas food banks came together as a network over 20 years ago to engage state lawmakers in the fight against…

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NTFB Advocacy Day 2023 Recap

One of the most exciting and rewarding aspects of anti-hunger work is advocating for the needs of our organization and of our neighbors facing hunger to our state law makers.…

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Families and Food Bank Brace for Expiration of SNAP Emergency Allotments

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, provides financial assistance to help low-income individuals and families purchase food. It is considered the nation’s first line of…

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Texas Lawmakers Can Help Fight Hunger in the 88th Legislative Session

As state lawmakers begin filing legislation for the 88th State Legislature, anti-hunger advocates are calling on our elected officials to push for policy solutions that address hunger and food insecurity. …

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SNAP Application Backlog Impacts Neighbors at Critical Time

At the North Texas Food Bank, our Social Services Assistance team speaks to our neighbors every day, and that is how we met Susan.* Susan and her husband renewed their…

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