Dallas County Auditor's Office Sponsors Spread the Love PB&J Campaign

Donations of peanut butter and jelly sought to support local food pantries

Feb. 3, 2026 at 11:55am

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The Dallas County Auditor's Office is sponsoring a donation drive called "Spread the Love PB&J" throughout the month of February. The campaign is collecting unopened jars of peanut butter and jelly to be distributed to local food pantries and help families in need across the county.

Why it matters

With the recent rise in the cost of peanut butter, many families are struggling to afford this pantry staple. The Spread the Love PB&J drive aims to address this need and provide nutritious food options to those facing food insecurity in the Dallas County community.

The details

The Dallas County Auditor's Office will serve as the drop-off site for the Spread the Love PB&J donation drive. Residents and businesses are encouraged to donate unopened jars of peanut butter and jelly, which will then be distributed to local food pantries to support families throughout the county.

  • The Spread the Love PB&J donation drive will run throughout the month of February 2026.

The players

Todd Halbur

The Dallas County Auditor who is spearheading the Spread the Love PB&J donation drive.

Dallas County Auditor's Office

The county department serving as the drop-off site for the Spread the Love PB&J donation drive.

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What they’re saying

“The campaign seeks donations of peanut butter as the pantry staple contains multiple healthy qualities and PB&J sandwiches make for a good snack or meal. With the recent increase in the cost of peanut butter, families are struggling to afford it and that is where the Spread the Love drive comes in.”

— Todd Halbur, Dallas County Auditor (raccoonvalleyradio.com)

“I encourage Dallas County residents and businesses to help the auditor's office collect as many unopened jars of peanut butter and jelly as possible to support the community.”

— Todd Halbur, Dallas County Auditor (raccoonvalleyradio.com)

What’s next

The Spread the Love PB&J donation drive will run through the end of February 2026. The Dallas County Auditor's Office will then distribute the collected jars of peanut butter and jelly to local food pantries to help families in need.

The takeaway

This community-driven donation campaign demonstrates how small acts of giving, such as donating a jar of peanut butter or jelly, can make a meaningful difference in supporting families facing food insecurity. The Spread the Love PB&J drive is a simple yet impactful way for Dallas County residents to come together and support their neighbors in need.