Kathleen Petty
Tyson, H-E-B and NextUp Donate 40,000 Pounds of Food to NTFB for Hunger Action Month
The companies gave protein to support the increasing number of neighbors facing hunger in North Texas. Tyson Foods, H-E-B and NextUp closed out Hunger Action Month by donating a generous...
North Texas Food Bank Releases Southern Dallas Community Impact Report
In partnership with Crossroads Community Services, NTFB held a briefing for elected officials and community members on the work of its network in Southern Dallas. Within Dallas County, 20% of...
Jill Stone Community Garden is Growing to Serve More Neighbors
The NTFB partner garden at Temple Emanu-el is adding a second greenhouse to grow more culturally relevant food for those facing hunger. Snake melon, tatsoi, pok choi and sweet peppers...
NTFB Raises Nearly $1.4 Million on North Texas Giving Day
650 hours were also given during the 24-hour Volunteer-a-Thon. Nearly 3,500 people supported the North Texas Food Bank on North Texas Giving Day, Sept. 19—collectively giving close to $1.4 million...
North Texas Food Bank Honors Outstanding Supporters During Golden Fork Awards
The event recognized the Perot and Walter families, among several others, and also featured a panel on tackling food insecurity. The North Texas Food Bank recognized its top supporters and...
Congrats to Joe Crawford on 30 years with the North Texas Food Bank
Celebrate with NTFB’s Dispatch Coordinator during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. It’s not yet 7 a.m. but Joe Crawford has had a full morning. The North Texas Food Bank Dispatch...
It’s Truck Driver Appreciation Week
NTFB recognizes its transportation team and the crucial role they play in closing the hunger gap. The North Texas Food Bank could not do what it does in the fight...
Good Samaritans of Garland Meets the Need with Compassion and An Eye Toward the Future
The NTFB Retail Partner of the Year will move to a new location next year to increase its capacity and services. Antoinette admits she used to have a picture in...
Produce Pods are Expanding Access to Fruits and Vegetables
The refrigerated trailers are ensuring neighbors receive produce, even at agencies without cold storage. Whether apples, cabbage or a bag of carrots, neighbors who visit Good Samaritans of Garland always...
The North Texas Food Bank Celebrates Grandparents
Grandparents are crucial in the lives of their grandkids—whether they’re raising them, living with them as part of a multi-generational household or acting as a loving support system. Here, we...