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A $23,000 food donation from the Tarrant County Employee Food Drive is unloaded at the Tarrant Area Food Bank. (credit: KRLD/Chuck Schechner)

County Workers Make $23,000 Food Bank Donation

The Tarrant Area Food Bank got a big boost on Friday. One donation consisted of an entire 18-wheeler of food.

2011/08/26

‘Freak Accident’ Injures Woman At Local Food Pantry

A North Texas couple trying to get food for their family was involved in a freak accident that sent a woman to the hospital. Ironically, police say her husband was responsible.

2011/08/17

Giving Is Up, But Need Still Growing For Food Pantries

A West Plano food pantry is re-stocking the shelves after the community rallied to help meet a huge increase in demand brought on by the heatwave.

2011/08/05

(credit: Erica Simon/Minnie's Food Pantry)

Heat Wave Devastating Local Food Pantries

The North Texas heat wave is devastating local food pantries and food banks. Soaring temperatures have increased electricity costs for businesses and residents, resulting in fewer donations for charities.

2011/08/03

A cart full of groceries are waiting to be picked up at a food bank.

A Harvest Of Needs For One Food Pantry

A North Texas food pantry and ministry that has been around for more than a decade may soon be forced to close.

2011/04/21

Food Banks Seeing Empty Shelves As Holidays Hit

As Thanksgiving Eve approached, not only grocery stores saw items flying off the shelves, food pantries across North Texas did too.

CBSDFW.COM–2010/11/24

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Food Bank Cooking Classes Promote Healthier Living

Area food banks feeding low-income families on Thanksgiving has become as much an annual tradition as a roasted turkey. But the Tarrant Area Food Bank is cooking up more than just meals for families; it’s part of a national program offering residents cooking classes.

CBS 11–2010/11/23

Local Mom Donates Coupon Items To Food Bank

A North Texas woman, who has a passion for collecting coupons, is letting others benefit from the fruits of her labor.

CBSDFW.COM–2010/11/18

Tarrant County Food Bank Continues To See Uptick In Need

Activity at the Tarrant Area Food Bank warehouse in Fort Worth is nearly nonstop. People pack food into boxes then stack them. They drive forklifts to loading docks where the boxes are shipped to food pantries and food banks in 13 North Texas counties.

CBS 11–2010/11/15