Advocacy
Congress 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.…
Area 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.…
Young Advocates Council Helps Provide Access to 100,000 Meals
The group of teenagers learned about food insecurity, volunteering and fundraising during the 2023-24 school year. Alexa Hoedebeck knew very little about food insecurity when she joined the North Texas…
Fight Food Waste During Food Waste Prevention Week—and All Year Long
Fighting food waste is critical to fighting hunger. Learn more during Food Waste Prevention Week, April 1-7. Preventing food waste is an essential piece of fighting hunger. That’s part of…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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.…
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…