University of North Texas at Dallas, in partnership with the North Texas Food Bank, will host its monthly drive-through pantry Friday, according to a news release from the university.
North Texans can visit the Oak Cliff campus at 7300 University Hills Blvd. from 9 a.m. until noon, or while supplies last.
According to the news release, the Dallas-Fort Worth area ranks third in the nation for the highest number of people facing hunger, including more than 441,000 children. Dallas County sits fifth nationwide, with 454,140 people facing hunger; Tarrant County is twelfth.
UNT Dallas, in partnership with the North Texas Food Bank, will host its monthly drive-through pantry Friday.
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“This year, the UNT Dallas food pantry program has provided approximately 34,000 pounds of food to nearly 3,000 individuals across the region,“ the release said. ”This builds on the 820,000 pounds of food distributed to more than 31,000 individuals in 2024–2025.”
The mobile food pantry started during the pandemic in 2020, providing resources to North Texans in need. Since then, the program has become a dependable, free option that is open to the public monthly.
UNT Dallas, in partnership with the North Texas Food Bank, will host its monthly drive-through pantry Friday.
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The rest of the 2026 UNT Dallas food pantry dates (subject to change) are:
April 17May 15June 19July 17Aug. 28Sept. 18Oct. 16Nov. 21Dec. 18