Support North Texas families and children facing hunger by contributing to NTFB’s annual campaign.

The North Texas Food Bank is excited to kick off its 11th Annual Peanut Butter Drive as part of Hunger Action Month. Running throughout September, this initiative aims to collect $300,000 and 100,000 pounds of peanut or nut butter to support local families and children in need.

This drive unites communities, businesses, and organizations across the region to gather jars of peanut butter, a nutritious, child-friendly, and shelf-stable food item. These donations will be distributed through NTFB’s Food 4 Kids backpack program and a network of nearly 500 food pantries and partner organizations.

For the second year in a row, the drive will encompass all 13 counties NTFB serves. Thanks to the efforts of local mayors and community leaders, the 2023 drive successfully collected over 343,000 pounds of peanut butter.

 “The number of people struggling with hunger in our 13-county service area is staggering—equivalent to filling the American Airlines Center 39 times, with around 40% being children,” said Trisha Cunningham, NTFB President and CEO. “Last year, we achieved a historic milestone by distributing 106 million meals across our service area. This drive is crucial in helping us bridge the hunger gap through the simple yet impactful donation of peanut butter.”

Residents and businesses can contribute by donating jars of peanut butter or participating in a virtual food drive. Details for hosting and promoting a virtual drive with friends or colleagues are available here. Every dollar donated to the campaign helps NTFB purchase additional peanut butter for families in need.

Jars of any brand of 16-ounce plastic peanut or nut butter can be dropped off at the North Texas Food Bank’s Perot Family Campus, located at 3677 Mapleshade Lane in Plano. Additionally, State Fair of Texas attendees can support the drive by bringing two jars of peanut butter on opening day, September 27, to receive discounted admission.