North Texas Food Bank and Dallas College Host Mobile Food Distribution

Free event will help families replenish pantries after spring break

Mar. 16, 2026 at 7:56pm

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The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is teaming up with Dallas College to host a public mobile food distribution on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Dallas College West Dallas Center. Families who attend will receive about 60 pounds of fresh and shelf-stable groceries to help offset the loss of school-provided meals during spring break.

Why it matters

When school cafeterias close for spring break, many parents are left covering additional meals they may not have planned for. This distribution aims to provide meaningful support so children can continue to have reliable access to nutritious food during the break.

The details

The March 24 distribution will operate as a drive-through event. Registration is not required, but participants must arrive in a vehicle. Food will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Dallas College has partnered with the NTFB since 2019 and routinely hosts mobile food distributions across its campuses, in addition to operating nine on-campus food pantries.

  • The mobile food distribution will take place on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon.
  • Dallas College will be closed for spring break from March 16 - 20, 2026.

The players

North Texas Food Bank

A leading nonprofit organization that fights hunger and provides children, seniors and families in North Texas access to nutritious food. The NTFB has been at the forefront of hunger relief for over 40 years.

Dallas College

One of the largest community colleges in the U.S., offering online and in-person learning and serving more than 127,000 credit, workforce and continuing education students annually. Dallas College has partnered with the NTFB since 2019 to host mobile food distributions and operate on-campus food pantries.

Trisha Cunningham

President and CEO of the North Texas Food Bank.

Dr. Justin Lonon

Chancellor of Dallas College.

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What they’re saying

“When school cafeterias close for spring break, many parents are left covering additional meals they may not have planned for. Working alongside Dallas College allows us to step in with meaningful support so children can continue to have reliable access to nutritious food.”

— Trisha Cunningham, President and CEO of the North Texas Food Bank

“At Dallas College, we are committed to busting barriers that stand between our students, families and the opportunities they deserve. By partnering with the North Texas Food Bank, we're helping remove the barrier of food insecurity and allowing families to replenish their pantries after the break.”

— Dr. Justin Lonon, Chancellor of Dallas College

What’s next

The mobile food distribution will take place on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon, while supplies last, at the Dallas College West Dallas Center.

The takeaway

This partnership between the North Texas Food Bank and Dallas College demonstrates a commitment to supporting families and addressing food insecurity in the local community, especially during times when school-provided meals may not be available.