Resources. Education. Delivered.
The purpose of the R.E.D. Bus is to provide resource assistance, nutrition education and nutritious food to communities with high levels of food insecurity. We will facilitate the delivery of these resources through benefits enrollment (SNAP, CHIP, TANF, Healthy Texas Woman, WIC and Medicaid), emergency food relief, and leveraging partnerships across critical zip codes needing high levels of food support.
Tarrant Area Food Bank currently has a fleet of three buses serving Arlington, Fort Worth and areas West of Fort Worth.
The Arlington R.E.D. Bus is sponsored by the City of Arlington and Albertsons/Tom Thumb. This bus will provide much needed resources to high need zip codes including 76010, 76011, 76013, 76014 and 76015.
The Fort Worth R.E.D. Bus is sponsored by The Kroger Company’s Zero Hunger Zero Waste Foundation. To combat food insecurity, this bus will target high-need zip codes including 76104 and 76105.
The West R.E.D. Bus is sponsored by H.E.B. Hunger Relief and the Parker County Hospital District. This bus will focus our hunger relief efforts on Parker and surrounding counties from TAFB West.
R.E.D. Bus Services
The R.E.D. Bus FAQ
What is the R.E.D. Bus?
The R.E.D. Bus will provide community resource assistance, nutrition education and nutritious food to communities with high levels of food insecurity. We will facilitate the delivery of these resources through benefits enrollment (SNAP, CHIP,TANF, and Medicaid), emergency food relief, and leveraging partnerships across critical zip codes needing high levels of food support.
How do I request the R.E.D. Bus?
If you are interested in hosting the R.E.D. Bus at your location, click on the link to request the Bus; please review our criteria and then fill out our R.E.D. Bus Request Form on the next page. Please note: This form is a request, and its submission does not guarantee the RED Bus will be scheduled.
How much notice do I need in order to request the R.E.D. Bus?
A request must be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to the event.
Who is eligible for the R.E.D. Bus?
Amongst those eligible for the R.E.D. Bus would be:
- Partner Agencies
- Nonprofit Organizations hosting a special event
- Health Fairs
- Nonprofit Expos
- Back to School Fairs
Would you like the R.E.D. Bus to come to your event?
The R.E.D. Bus will provide community resource assistance, nutrition education and nutritious food to communities with high levels of food insecurity. We will facilitate the delivery of these resources through benefits enrollment (SNAP, TANF, CHIP, and Medicaid), emergency food relief, and leveraging partnerships across critical zip codes needing high levels of food support.
If you are interested in hosting the R.E.D. Bus at your location, please review and agree to the notice. Please note: The form is a request, and its submission does not guarantee the RED Bus will be scheduled.
Criteria
• MUST submit request at least 2 weeks prior to the event.
• MUST be a community event open to the public. (Church, School, Community center, Health clinic, Back to school event, Etc.)
• Event MUST be a minimum of 4 hours long and no longer than 8 hours.
• MUST allow TAFB staff to provide assistance with benefits such as- SNAP, TANF, Chip, Medicaid/ Savings Program.
• Product provided by TAFB for the event cannot be sold, used for community meals, or used to raise money.
Treatment of Participants
• Participants must be able to provide required identification, proof of address and income to apply for benefits.
• Distributes or provides food based on need, emergency, or illness. (If requested)
• Does not require individuals to exchange money or services for food.
• Does not exclude individuals from assistance based on race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, disability, or political affiliations.
• Does not require attendance at any religious or political meetings before receiving assistance.
We appreciate your support of our mission and encourage you to explore the many other opportunities to help us in the fight against hunger.
Note: Our R.E.D. bus request is intended to enhance existing events, such as resource/info fairs. If you would like to host a reoccurring mobile or become a Brick and Mortar to help feed the community, please go to tafb.org/partners. Thank you so much for supporting us in our fight against hunger!