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September 25, 2025

North Texas Food Bank Awards $1.3 Million in Grants

Dallas, September 25, 2025

News Summary

The North Texas Food Bank has awarded 33 grants amounting to $1.3 million to enhance food access and address food security challenges across a 12-county area. These grants, presented at the inaugural Grant Awards Celebration sponsored by UnitedHealthcare, will fund various initiatives such as pantry renovations and workforce development programs. Since 2015, NTFB has committed over $12 million in grants to strengthen its partner network and support local communities.

Dallas — The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) awarded 33 grants totaling $1.3 million to expand food access and address barriers to food security across its 12-county service area. The awards were presented at NTFB’s inaugural Grant Awards Celebration, sponsored by UnitedHealthcare, and funded projects include pantry renovations, refrigeration equipment, workforce development programs, and housing stability services.

Key details

Funded projects include pantry renovations, refrigeration equipment, workforce development programs, and housing stability services. Funds for the grants come from donations specifically designated for partner grants. The grant awards are part of a broader strategy to strengthen NTFB’s partner network and support hundreds of thousands of North Texans annually.

NTFB has awarded over $12 million in grants since the grant program started in 2015. The majority of the 2025 grants were Capacity Building Grants to help agencies expand their facilities and increase storage. Recipients of the grants include agencies supported by the Communities Foundation of Texas and donations to Dallas College Foundation.

Campus and partner support

Dallas College operates 14 campus pantries serving approximately 12,000 students on each campus. In addition to Capacity Building Grants, NTFB also awarded Hope for Tomorrow Grants, funded by the Albertsons/Tom Thumb Foundation’s $3 million commitment, and Neighbor Experience Grants were also presented, funded by the Hillcrest Foundation.

Program impact and continuity

The impact of these grants extends beyond food distribution; access to nutritious food supports education, employment, and health. NTFB’s grant program is set to continue into the next fiscal year, focusing on building capacity and expanding services to address hunger, with an emphasis on equipping partner agencies to better serve their communities.

Organizational context

NTFB fights hunger in North Texas by providing access to nutritious food for children, seniors, and families. In the past year, NTFB delivered over 136 million meals through a network of 500 food pantries and organizations. The organization has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, reflecting strong governance and financial stability, and NTFB is a member of Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger relief network.

What the grants will enable

Capacity Building Grants are targeted to expand physical capacity and cold storage, which increases the ability of partner agencies to store and distribute fresh and nutritious food. Workforce development investments aim to create pathways to employment for community members, and housing stability services help address barriers that prevent consistent access to food. The combined effect is intended to strengthen local safety nets and improve long-term outcomes for households experiencing food insecurity.

Next steps and outlook

NTFB will continue administering grants through designated partner funding and will track how investments translate into increased distribution capacity, more community-based services, and measurable improvements in food access across its 12-county service area. The organization plans to maintain the grant program into the next fiscal year, prioritizing projects that expand facilities, storage, and direct services to households in need.

FAQ

How many grants were awarded and what was the total amount?: The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) awarded 33 grants totaling $1.3 million.
Where were the awards presented and who sponsored the event?: The awards were presented at NTFB’s inaugural Grant Awards Celebration, sponsored by UnitedHealthcare.
What kinds of projects did the grants fund?: Funded projects include pantry renovations, refrigeration equipment, workforce development programs, and housing stability services.
Where did the grant funds come from?: Funds for the grants come from donations specifically designated for partner grants.
How much has NTFB awarded in grants since the program began?: NTFB has awarded over $12 million in grants since the grant program started in 2015.
What type of grants made up the majority of the 2025 awards?: The majority of the 2025 grants were Capacity Building Grants to help agencies expand their facilities and increase storage.
Who were some of the grant recipients?: Recipients of the grants include agencies supported by the Communities Foundation of Texas and donations to Dallas College Foundation.
How many campus pantries does Dallas College operate and who do they serve?: Dallas College operates 14 campus pantries serving approximately 12,000 students on each campus.
Were there special grant categories funded by foundations?: NTFB also awarded Hope for Tomorrow Grants, funded by the Albertsons/Tom Thumb Foundation’s $3 million commitment.
Were other foundation-funded grants awarded?: Neighbor Experience Grants were also presented, funded by the Hillcrest Foundation.
What broader effects do the grants aim to have?: The impact of these grants extends beyond food distribution; access to nutritious food supports education, employment, and health.
Will the grant program continue?: NTFB’s grant program is set to continue into the next fiscal year, focusing on building capacity and expanding services to address hunger.
What is NTFB’s mission and recent scale of operations?: NTFB fights hunger in North Texas by providing access to nutritious food for children, seniors, and families. In the past year, NTFB delivered over 136 million meals through a network of 500 food pantries and organizations.
How is NTFB rated and networked nationally?: The organization has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, reflecting strong governance and financial stability. NTFB is a member of Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger relief network.

Key features
Feature	Detail
Grants awarded	33 grants
Total amount awarded	$1.3 million
Service area	12-county service area
Grant program start	2015
Total awarded since 2015	Over $12 million
Meals delivered in past year	Over 136 million meals
Network size	500 food pantries and organizations
Special foundations & commitments	Albertsons/Tom Thumb Foundation’s $3 million commitment; Hillcrest Foundation funding
Organization rating	4-star rating from Charity Navigator
National affiliation	Member of Feeding America

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