/tags/tarrant-area-food-bank Tarrant Area Food Bank en-US Copyright Tue, 08 Jul 2025 21:58:10 GMT /business-economy/2025-07-08/tarrant-area-food-bank-expects-more-food-insecurity-pushes-fundraising-after-federal-cuts Food insecurity is expected to rise in North Texas as cuts to federal programs are planned. Tue, 08 Jul 2025 21:58:10 GMT /business-economy/2025-07-08/tarrant-area-food-bank-expects-more-food-insecurity-pushes-fundraising-after-federal-cuts Eric E. Garcia | Fort Worth Report /news/2025-03-19/tarrant-area-food-bank-faces-4-2m-shortfall-after-federal-funding-loss New cuts to USDA programs funding the purchase of local food creates budget crisis for North Texas food banks. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:36:10 GMT /news/2025-03-19/tarrant-area-food-bank-faces-4-2m-shortfall-after-federal-funding-loss Eric E. Garcia | Fort Worth Report /news/2024-08-19/starting-in-2025-tarrant-area-food-bank-will-be-primary-provider-to-denton-county-food-pantries The Tarrant Area Food Bank will be the sole food bank operating in Denton County, after the North Texas Food Bank agreed to terms that will end collaboration between the organizations after 42 years in the area, according to a news release. Mon, 19 Aug 2024 21:24:40 GMT /news/2024-08-19/starting-in-2025-tarrant-area-food-bank-will-be-primary-provider-to-denton-county-food-pantries Juan Betancourt | Denton Record-Chronicle /news/2024-07-16/school-districts-food-banks-pitch-in-to-provide-meals-to-children-during-summer-months During summer months, children across the county struggle with food insecurity. However, food banks and school districts alike are helping provide meals for young people. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 11:00:00 GMT /news/2024-07-16/school-districts-food-banks-pitch-in-to-provide-meals-to-children-during-summer-months Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela /news/2024-05-31/tarrant-area-food-bank-faces-deficit-looks-to-hispanic-churches-for-solutions Amid high demand for food assistance and low supply levels looming into the summer, the Tarrant Area Food Bank tapped Spanish-speaking churches for help. Fri, 31 May 2024 14:57:21 GMT /news/2024-05-31/tarrant-area-food-bank-faces-deficit-looks-to-hispanic-churches-for-solutions Marissa Greene | Fort Worth Report, Alberto Silva Fernandez | Fort Worth Report /government/2024-05-24/congress-agriculture-committee-bill-hearing-2024 Opponents say this year's farm bill would significantly cut down on federal meal benefits for low-income Americans. Supporters say projected funding cuts are inaccurate. Fri, 24 May 2024 13:17:27 GMT /government/2024-05-24/congress-agriculture-committee-bill-hearing-2024 Toluwani Osibamowo /business-economy/2024-05-23/texas-food-security-advocates-congress-farm-bill-proposal The Tarrant Area Food Bank and Feeding Texas say a farm bill that goes in front of the U.S. House today unfairly limits increases in SNAP benefits. Thu, 23 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /business-economy/2024-05-23/texas-food-security-advocates-congress-farm-bill-proposal Toluwani Osibamowo /news/2024-05-15/nearly-1-7-million-texas-kids-are-at-risk-of-going-hungry A Feeding America report found almost 1 in 4 Texas households with children are food insecure, with almost 1.7 million children at risk of getting inadequate nutrition. Wed, 15 May 2024 14:39:17 GMT /news/2024-05-15/nearly-1-7-million-texas-kids-are-at-risk-of-going-hungry Christopher Connelly /news/2024-04-25/fort-worth-tarrant-food-bank-food-shortage-hunger-north-texas The Tarrant Area Food Bank said it may not have enough food to help families keep from going hungry over the summer, when school kids eat more meals at home. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-04-25/fort-worth-tarrant-food-bank-food-shortage-hunger-north-texas Christopher Connelly /news/2023-08-15/faced-with-high-heat-and-rising-costs-denton-community-garden-scales-back-production One of the largest community gardens in the U.S., Shiloh Field is cutting operating hours, including maintaining fields and allowing volunteers, from five days a week to only Thursday and Saturday. Tue, 15 Aug 2023 09:00:00 GMT /news/2023-08-15/faced-with-high-heat-and-rising-costs-denton-community-garden-scales-back-production John Anderson