September campaign calls on the community to help families across North Texas.
DALLAS, TX, August 20, 2025 – The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is once again calling on the community to help fight hunger—one jar at a time. Kicking off this September during Hunger Action Month, the 12th Annual Peanut Butter Drive aims to collect 100,000 pounds of peanut butter and raise $350,000 to support families in need across the region. Kroger is generously returning as the Grocery Champion Sponsor of the drive for the third consecutive year.
Peanut butter remains one of the most requested items by food pantries. It’s kid-friendly, packed with protein, and doesn’t require refrigeration, making it an ideal staple for the nearly 500 food pantries and programs NTFB supports, including the Food 4 Kids backpack program for students.
“This drive is a simple way people can make a real difference,” said Trisha Cunningham, President and CEO of the North Texas Food Bank. “When you think about how many children and families are unsure where their next meal will come from, this small jar becomes a big deal. The need is still overwhelming. It’s about more than peanut butter; it’s about hope and health.”
Mayors from across North Texas kick off North Texas Food Bank’s Peanut Butter Drive. (Left to Right) Richardson Mayor – Amir Omar, Fate Mayor – Andrew Greenberg, Howe Mayor – Karla McDonald, Midlothian Mayor – Justin Coffman, Lavon Mayor – Vicki Sanson, Peanut Butter Jar, Sachse Mayor – Jeff Bickerstaff, Addison Mayor Pro Tem – Marlin Willesen, Mesquite Council Member – Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross, Prosper Mayor – David Bristol, and Plano Mayor – John Muns.
The campaign spans all 12 counties NTFB serves, with strong backing from local leaders and communities. Last year’s drive brought in approximately 84,000 pounds of peanut butter and nearly $300,000 in donations—support that helped push NTFB’s annual meal distribution to over 137 million meals.
Residents and businesses can contribute by participating in a virtual food drive or donating jars of peanut butter. Every dollar donated to the campaign helps NTFB purchase additional peanut butter for families in need.
Here’s how to get involved:
- Donate online to help NTFB purchase peanut butter in bulk.
- Host a drive with your company, school, or community group.
- Drop off jars (16 oz., plastic preferred) at NTFB’s Perot Family Campus in Plano.
- Bring peanut butter to the State Fair of Texas on opening day, September 26, and receive discounted admission with a donation of two 16 oz. jars.
To learn more or start your own drive, visit www.ntfb.org/peanutbutterdrive.
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