North Texas Food Bank food distribution events this week

Reduction in SNAP benefits will put pressure on North Texas food banks

As of March 1, Texans who receive food stamps through the SNAP program go back to receiving pre-COVID benefit amounts even though inflation – especially for food – is at record highs.

The North Texas Food Bank is holding several walk-up and drive through food giveaways this week.

Walk Up Distribution

Wednesday, March 8 - Buckner Family Hope Center at Wynnewood, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Wednesday, March 8 - Wylie Church of Christ, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Wednesday, March 8 - Lawrence and Marder Church of Christ, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Friday, March 10 - Greater El Bethel C.O.G.I.C. Church, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

NTFB-led Drive Through Distribution

Thursday, March 9 - Westside Baptist Church, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Community-led, Drive Through Distribution

Friday, March 10 - Ferris Junior High, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Saturday, March 11 - Community Missionary Baptist Church DeSoto, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Saturday, March 11 - Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Sandbranch, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Friday, March 17 - Mark Cuban Heroes Center, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.