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(Source: OTN\/P1P)\nUNT Dallas: A Hub for Community Support<\/p>\n
The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) and partners will provide Thanksgiving meals for local families.<\/p>\n
The event will take place on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon at UNT Dallas, 7300 University Hills Blvd. Families can attend while supplies last.<\/p>\n
The drive-through event is open to the public and will serve about 500 families. Each family will receive a turkey and around 60 pounds of nutritious food. Global retailer UNIQLO will also provide HEATTECH thermal clothing.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith the government shutdown affecting paychecks and benefits, this event comes at a crucial time,\u201d said Trisha Cunningham, President and CEO of the North Texas Food Bank. \u201cTom Thumb, Albertsons, and UNT Dallas continue to be incredible partners in feeding our neighbors.\u201d<\/p>\n
Food insecurity remains a growing challenge in North Texas. Feeding America reports that Texas has the most food-insecure residents in the nation. The Dallas-Fort Worth area ranks third among major U.S. metros. Within NTFB\u2019s 12-county area, about 744,000 people, including 250,000 children, face hunger.<\/p>\n
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\nUNT Dallas: A Hub for Community Support<\/p>\n
Since 2020, UNT Dallas has hosted monthly NTFB mobile food distributions. These events have provided over 140,000 pounds of food to 1,500 families this year. Students, faculty, and staff regularly volunteer. The university also runs the Trailblazers Care Pantry, which offers groceries, hygiene items, and professional attire.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe partnership between UNT Dallas and NTFB reflects our shared mission to strengthen communities,\u201d said Dr. Warren von Eschenbach, President of UNT Dallas. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to support Southern Dallas during uncertain times.\u201d<\/p>\n
A Legacy of Partnership<\/p>\n
Albertsons and Tom Thumb have supported NTFB for over 40 years. Their Recipe for Change initiative donates millions of pounds of food yearly. Last year, NTFB received 2.5 million pounds through this partnership. In August, NTFB received a $3 million multi-year grant from the Albertsons and Tom Thumb Foundation.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe recognize that the holidays can be financially stressful,\u201d said Christy Lara, Director of Public Relations for Tom Thumb Albertsons. \u201cOur partnership helps break the cycle of hunger.\u201d<\/p>\n
Additional Support from UNIQLO and Feeding America<\/p>\n
At the Thanksgiving event, UNIQLO volunteers will distribute HEATTECH thermal clothing through the Heart of LifeWear initiative. With Feeding America, UNIQLO will help provide 2 million meals nationwide and 50,000 HEATTECH units to those facing homelessness or food insecurity.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe holidays are a time to gather and share comfort,\u201d said Jean Shein, Global Director of Sustainability at UNIQLO. \u201cWe\u2019re honored to help people stay warm and nourished.\u201d<\/p>\n
How to Participate<\/p>\n
No registration is needed. Participants must arrive in a vehicle, and food is first-come, first-served. No ID is required, but families must share their household size and zip code.<\/p>\n