North Texas Food Bank and Tarrant Area Food Bank Reveal Latest Insights on Food Insecurity in North Texas
A new Feeding America study will show significant increases in the number of children facing hunger in Texas and the DFW Metro area.
DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TX, July 24, 2026—North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) and Tarrant Area Food Bank (TAFB) will unveil new findings from Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap study revealing significant increases in food insecurity statewide and across the 25 counties served by the two food banks. The report includes a notable rise in the number of children facing hunger in Texas and the DFW Metro area.
Media are invited to attend a news conference on July 28th from 9 to 10 a.m. at Tarrant Area Food Bank’s main distribution center where TAFB will present the latest data, discuss the growing need, and answer questions. Interviews will be available following the briefing.
What: TAFB Media Briefing: Presentation of new Map the Meal Gap data showing substantial increases in food insecurity across Texas and TAFB’s service area.
The briefing will be followed by a tour of TAFB’s distribution center, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how food is sourced, stored and distributed through the hunger relief network. Interview, photography, and video opportunities will be available.
When: Tuesday, July 28, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Where: Tarrant Area Food Bank Distribution Center, 2600 Cullen Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Who: Media will have the opportunity to capture video, photos, and interviews with Julie Butner, President and CEO, Tarrant Area Food Bank
Additional Media Opportunity: North Texas Food Bank will host a separate briefing later that morning at 11:30 a.m. at Metrocrest Services in Carrollton. The briefing will provide context on food insecurity across NTFB’s 12-county service area.
Together, the two briefings will offer media a broader view of the hunger relief system, from regional food sourcing and distribution to food access within the community. Interview, photography and video opportunities will be available at both locations.
Media interested in attending should the NTFB briefing should contact Kathleen Petty at kathleen.petty@ntfb.org, or 214-347-9581.
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About Tarrant Area Food Bank
TARRANT AREA FOOD BANK (TAFB): One of the largest charitable organizations in its 13-county service area, TAFB provides over 1.25 million nutritious meals weekly and food & nutrition education programs to those facing hunger through its network of 500+ partner agencies, volunteers, and donors. As a member of Feeding America, TAFB empowers communities to alleviate hunger and improve health. For more information, visit www.tafb.org.
About the North Texas Food Bank:
The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is a leading nonprofit organization that fights hunger and provides children, seniors and families in North Texas access to nutritious food. For over 40 years, we have been at the forefront of hunger relief, committed to ensuring that no one in our community lacks access to healthy food. Our extensive network of 500 food pantries and organizations, volunteers, and donors enables us to deliver more than 110 million nutritious meals annually to those in need. Beyond just addressing hunger, we focus on nourishing lives by offering nutrition education, investing in our network partners, innovating solutions to eliminate hunger and advocating for policies that tackle the root causes of food insecurity.
Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, highlighting our strong governance, integrity, and financial stability. As a proud member of Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger relief network, we are committed to ensuring everyone in North Texas has the nourishment needed to lead a healthy and fulfilling life. For more information, visit http://www.ntfb.org/ or connect with us on social media @NorthTexasFoodBank.
About Feeding America
Feeding America® is the largest hunger relief organization in the United States. As a network of more than 200 food banks, 21 statewide food bank associations, and over 60,000 agency partners, including food pantries and meal programs, we helped provide 5.2 billion meals to tens of millions of people in need last year. Feeding America also supports programs that prevent food waste and improve food security among the people we serve; brings attention to the social and systemic barriers that contribute to food insecurity in our nation; and advocates for legislation that protects people from going hungry. Visit www.FeedingAmerica.org, find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
Contact:
Jared Williams, Tarrant Area Food Bank
VP of External Affairs
Phone: 682-715-9793
Email: jared.williams@tafb.org Kathleen Petty
Kathleen Petty, North Texas Food Bank
VP of External Affairs
Phone: 214-347-9581
Email: kathleen.petty@ntfb.org