Tarrant Area Food Bank

What Tarrant Area Food Bank does

Tarrant Area Food Bank (TAFB) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1982 and headquartered at 2600 Cullen Street in Fort Worth, Texas. It operates as a regional clearinghouse for donated food, distributing a mix of fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable products to a network of more than 500 hunger-relief partner agencies across 13 counties in North Texas, supplemented by direct-service programs including three R.E.D. Bus mobile distribution routes, a home delivery program for homebound clients, a Senior Box (USDA Commodity Supplemental Food) program, farmers market voucher programs for WIC participants, community gardens, and in-school food markets under its Ready to Learn youth initiative. The technology surface includes an interactive Find Food Map, a SharePoint-based Partner Agency Portal, online SNAP/WIC application assistance, nutrition education resources (Cooking Matters, Recipe Library), and event-driven fundraising infrastructure.

TAFB's revenue model is diversified across individual donations (positioned at $10 = 50 meals), recurring corporate sponsorships (H-E-B, GM Financial, Tom Thumb/Albertsons, 4Change Energy as presenting event sponsors), foundation grants (including Morgan Stanley Foundation), in-kind food donations, and a portfolio of signature fundraising events (Empty Bowls, Mahj for Meals, Nourish North Texas Telethon, Bank on Women, Together at the Table). In 2026 it selected RKD Group as fundraising agency of record to professionalize donor engagement through data science and omnichannel fundraising. The organization is affiliated with both Feeding America (national network) and Feeding Texas (state network of 20 food banks serving all 254 Texas counties), and operates three locations: Fort Worth (HQ), TAFB North in Denton, and TAFB West in Weatherford, with a workforce of 51–100 employees.

Name

Tarrant Area Food Bank

Legal name

Tarrant Area Food Bank

Website

https://tafb.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tarrant Area Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) regional food bank founded in 1982 in Fort Worth, Texas. It distributes donated food through 500+ partner agencies and mobile R.E.D. Bus routes across 13 North Texas counties, supported by individual donations, foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, and signature fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hunger Relief Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421), Community Food Services (624210)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

Keywords

• Food bank services
• Hunger relief programs
• Food distribution network
• Nutrition education
• Community food assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Worth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct monetary donations from individuals; stated conversion rate of $10 equals 50 meals for hungry families
2. Corporate Fundraising Partnerships: Partnership with RKD Group as fundraising agency of record for donor engagement, digital advancements, and revenue growth
3. Foundation Grants: Grants from foundations such as Morgan Stanley Foundation ($32,000 for school market programs), supporting hunger relief across 13 counties
4. Food Donations: Regional clearinghouse for donated food providing nutritious mix of fresh, frozen and shelf-stable products to partner network
5. Event Fundraising: Signature events including Empty Bowls, Mahj for Meals, Nourish North Texas Telethon, Bank on Women, and Together at the Table

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tarrant Area Food Bank is a regional clearinghouse that collects and distributes donated fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable food to a network of 500+ partner agencies across 13 North Texas counties. It runs direct-to-recipient programs (mobile R.E.D. Bus distributions, home delivery, senior food boxes, farmers market vouchers), nutrition and youth education (Cooking Matters, Ready to Learn), community gardens, and SNAP/WIC benefits application assistance.

Product overview

Tarrant Area Food Bank (TAFB) operates as a regional food bank and hunger-relief organization serving North Texas through a network-based service model. The organization provides a mix of direct services (food distribution, home delivery, mobile distributions via R.E.D. Bus), youth and nutrition education programs (Cooking Matters, Ready to Learn, Community Garden), and resource access tools (Find Food Map, SNAP application assistance, Partner Agency Portal). TAFB distributes food through a network of over 500 partner agencies across 13 counties and operates regional facilities in Fort Worth, Denton (TAFB North), and Weatherford (TAFB West). The portfolio is organized around three pillars: food access (direct distribution and partner network), education (youth programs and nutrition education), and advocacy (policy engagement at state and federal levels).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• R.E.D. Bus: Mobile food distribution initiative with a fleet of three buses serving Arlington, Fort Worth and areas West of Fort Worth.
• Ready to Learn
• Cooking Matters
• Community Garden Program

Products and services

• Find Food Map Interactive map tool helping individuals locate food pantries and distribution sites within the 13-county service area in North Texas.
• Apply for Food Benefits Assistance service helping individuals apply for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits and other food assistance programs.
• Home Delivery Program Food delivery service for homebound individuals who cannot access food pantries or distribution sites.
• Senior Box Program Commodity Supplemental Food Program providing qualifying seniors with monthly boxes of USDA food to supplement their diets.
• Farmers Market Nutrition Programs Program providing vouchers for WIC participants to purchase locally grown produce at farmers markets.
• Cooking Matters Nutrition education program that inspires families with limited food budgets to make healthy, affordable, and delicious meals.
• Community Garden Program Program helping community members and organizations create and maintain thriving community gardens to grow nutritious fruits and vegetables for distribution to those in need.
• Ready to Learn Youth Programs Educational programs designed to educate children in the community so they are better equipped to make healthier choices as they grow, including in-school food markets.
• R.E.D. Bus (Resource Education Distribution Bus) Mobile food distribution initiative featuring a fleet of three buses serving Arlington, Fort Worth, and areas West of Fort Worth, providing food assistance and SNAP application support at various locations.
• Advocacy Programs Policy advocacy initiatives calling on state and federal lawmakers to support legislation strengthening food systems, improving access to healthy food, and addressing root causes of hunger.

Quantifiable outcome

• Every $10 donated equals 50 meals for hungry families
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RKD GroupcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 January 2026Selected as TAFB's new fundraising agency of record to support donor engagement, digital advancements, and revenue growth. RKD Group leverages data science, digital innovation, and omnichannel fundraising expertise to create personalized campaigns.
• WFAAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner for Nourish North Texas Telethon, hosting 6th annual broadcast to raise funds for North Texas food banks.
• North Texas Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosting Nourish North Texas Telethon with TAFB to support children and families in North Texas.
• H-E-BcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of 6th annual Nourish North Texas Telethon.
• 4Change EnergyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Nourish North Texas Telethon.
• Feeding AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network affiliation providing access to resources, advocacy, and shared food bank infrastructure.
• Feeding TexascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState network affiliation as one of 20 food banks serving all 254 Texas counties.
• GM FinancialcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for Empty Bowls 2026 event.
• Tom Thumb / AlbertsonsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrocery sponsor for Empty Bowls 2026 event.
• Cook Children'scoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighborhood Health Center partnership hosting regular R.E.D. Bus visits for food distribution and SNAP assistance.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Feeding America: National network parent affiliate of which TAFB is a member; provides shared infrastructure, advocacy, and food sourcing that shape TAFB's operating model rather than competing for end-recipients.
• Feeding Texas: State-level association of 20 Texas food banks serving all 254 counties; TAFB is a member. Influences statewide policy, funding, and coordination but does not directly serve recipients.

Direct peers

• Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: Large regional Feeding America food bank distributing tens of millions of pounds of food annually through pantries, mobile distributions, and partner agencies; structurally analogous to TAFB's clearinghouse operation.
• North Texas Food Bank: Sibling Feeding America-affiliated food bank operating across North Texas; TAFB co-hosts the Nourish North Texas Telethon with this organization, making it the most directly comparable peer in both mission and territory.
• Houston Food Bank: Large-scale Feeding America food bank in Texas serving the Greater Houston area; operates a similar clearinghouse model with mobile distributions, partner agency networks, and youth nutrition programs comparable to TAFB's portfolio.
• Food Bank For New York City: Major urban Feeding America food bank running a partner-network distribution model, nutrition education programs, and SNAP outreach at a scale that parallels TAFB's 1M+ meals/year footprint.
• San Antonio Food Bank: Major Texas Feeding America food bank combining clearinghouse distribution with extensive nutrition education and Kids Cafe programming directly comparable to TAFB's pillars.
• Central Texas Food Bank: Feeding America member food bank serving Central Texas with a comparable mix of partner agency distribution, food nutrition programs, and SNAP outreach; relevant as a same-state, similar-sized peer.
• Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley: Regional Texas Feeding America food bank offering clearinghouse distribution, mobile pantries, and senior/child hunger programs analogous to TAFB's service mix.
• Atlanta Community Food Bank: Large urban Feeding America food bank operating a partner-agency clearinghouse model across a multi-county metro area; one of the most operationally similar peers to TAFB outside Texas.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/tarrantareafoodbank
• Facebookfacebook.com/tafoodbank
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tarrant-area-food-bank
• Instagraminstagram.com/tarrantareafoodbank

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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