Posts Tagged ‘Advocacy’
NTFB Urges Texas Lawmakers to Accept $450 Million to Feed Kids This Summer
Feeding Texas’ network joins over 80 organizations across the state calling for Summer EBT implementation. North Texas Food Bank joins the Feeding Texas network in calling on state legislators to…
Read MoreFocusing on Senior Hunger at the Texas Legislature
NTFB partnered with The Senior Source to highlight the needs of seniors and older adults in North Texas as lawmakers prepared for the 89th Texas Legislature. Older adults are now…
Read MoreThe North Texas Food Bank Urges State Lawmakers to Support Anti-Hunger Policies
SNAP, Food as Medicine and Summer Meals are among Feeding Texas’ priorities for the 89th Texas Legislature. Bill filing has begun for the 89th Texas Legislature. As state lawmakers begin…
Read MoreArea Mayors Learn About Food Insecurity During NTFB’s Annual Mayor Day
The North Texas Food Bank revealed Feeding America’s new Map the Meal Gap data during an event meant to provide leaders with a look at food insecurity in their communities.…
Read MoreCongress Could Cut Billions in Future SNAP Benefits in Texas
New Feeding Texas report shows importance of regular updates to the Thrifty Food Plan for Texas and the North Texas Food Bank’s 13-county service area. Photo courtesy Adobe Stock U.S.…
Read MoreNorth Texas Food Bank Advocates for Hunger Relief in Washington
Feeding America’s Farm Bill Fly-In Trip brought the chance to talk with lawmakers about the needs in our community. Without support for the North Texas Food Bank, partners like Aunt…
Read MoreIt’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,…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreAnti-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…
Read MoreNTFB 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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