ABOUT
TAFB EMPOWERS THE COMMUNITY TO ALLEVIATE HUNGER AND IMPROVE HEALTH IN 13 COUNTIES BY PROVIDING FOOD, EDUCATION, AND RESOURCES THROUGH INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION
charity snapshot
WHAT THEY DO
TAFB distributes food to food pantries in 13 counties in North Texas
The food pantries then distribute the food free of charge to the community
HOW THEY DO IT
- Through food donations by the food industry and individuals
- With financial support by individuals, foundations, and grants
location & minimum age
2600 Cullen Street
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Children can volunteer–check minimum age for each opportunity
Youth volunteers get service hours
VOLUNTEER
- Opportunities include on-site at their distribution center and off-site at mobile pantries
- Browse their list of opportunities that best fits your needs -there are so many ways to help!
other ways to help
- Theme nights offer fun family volunteer opportunities for children as young as 8, and you can dress up!
- Host a free birthday party at TAFB with a reserved room and a fun volunteering project
Charities2love insights
Lots of ways to volunteer and tons of opportunities for kids and families to give back to the community together
A great place to get service hours and to schedule groups to volunteer
More 2 love
- Learn more about the their partnership with HungerMitao, an initiative to get the Indian American community aware and engaged in the fight against hunger in America
- See their list of events, like “Wine in the Warehouse” and “Empty Bowls“
- Learn about their RED Bus: a fleet of three buses serving Arlington, Fort Worth and areas West of Fort Worth.
- Host a VIRTUAL food drive – get the toolkit!
QUOTE OF NOTE
More than one third of those served by Tarrant Area Food Bank and its network are children.
Tarrant Area Food Bank Website