Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most effective way to make a donation to the North Texas Food Bank?
Monetary donations provide the greatest benefit to the mission of the Food Bank.  For every $1 donation the Food Bank can provide 5 meals and $10 worth of distributed food. 

Sign up for a virtual food drive to maximize your donation.  Once your virtual food drive is set up, a link to your personalized online drive will be emailed to the food drive coordinator.  The link can then be forwarded to your employees or members so they can conveniently purchase food items online using a credit card.

 Sign up for a virtual food drive

Can a Food Bank driver pick up my donation?
Yes, we are able to pick up donations weighing more than 250 pounds (roughly 250 cans.)  If your donation is less than 250 pounds please drop off your donation off at the Food Bank or at one of our Member Agencies.

What should I do if I received cash donations?
Please place your cash donation in an envelope and clearly mark it with the name of your organization and put to the attention of Lydia Rudy.  The envelope can be given to the North Texas Food Bank driver who picks up your donation.  Checks can be mailed to the North Texas Food Bank and put to the attention of Lydia Rudy.

Attn: Lydia Rudy
The North Texas Food Bank
4500 S. Cockrell Hill Road, Dallas, TX 75236-2028

How can I make my food drive fun and exciting?

View canned food drive success stories. (link to “check out these food drive success stories)

Canned Food Drive suggestions

• Host a “food of the day drive.”  Have employees bring certain foods for each day of the week.  For example, Macaroni Mondays, Tuna Tuesdays, Wheaties Wednesdays, Turkey Tuesdays, Fruity Fridays.
• Make various departments responsible for different food groups.  Have the departments collect canned meat, canned vegetables, kid’s food, breakfast food, beverages, etc.
• Have a MEAT the need drive – donating canned meat.
• Fill the bag – provide employees an empty paper sack and ask that the bags be returned full on non-perishable food items.
• Have groups of employees decorate the food boxes and give prizes for the most original, most compelling, etc.
• Host a competition and offer a special prize for the winners, such as extra vacation time, a casual clothing day, or a free lunch.

What should I donate to the North Texas Food Bank?
Most needed food items.

Healthy donation ideas.

Where is the North Texas Food Bank located?
The NTFB is located at 4500 S. Cockrell Hill Road, Dallas, TX 75236-2028 in southwest Dallas near the intersection of Cockrell Hill and Loop 12. We are located in a large beige warehouse. See the map here.