In the first two months of 2024, Midwest Food Bank Texas welcomed 10 new partner agencies into our network. These additions—local pantries, outreach ministries, and afterschool programs—expand our reach and allow us to serve more families across the state. This growth reflects the steady increase in need—and our ability to respond quickly and ...

At Midwest Food Bank Texas, we're committed to meeting needs with innovation, grit, and heart. A recent opportunity put all of that to the test. "An entire warehouse was donated to us," said Gareth Keown, Executive Director of Midwest Food Bank Texas. "But there was a catch: it was in complete disarray, with no electricity, no running water, and su...

Midwest Food Bank responded to multiple disaster-hit areas in 2025. Severe flooding devastated communities across Kentucky and Tennessee, displacing families and overwhelming local resources. In California, wildfires have devastated over 40,000 acres, destroyed thousands of homes, and displaced countless families. Midwest Food Bank sent essential s...

At the core of everything we do at Midwest Food Bank is one powerful force: volunteers. Last year more than 38,000 volunteers across the country shouldered the load to distribute food and resources to those in desperate need. As the Texas division grows, our need for more volunteers grows daily. From sorting food and packing boxes to loading trucks...

Each year, millions of pounds of edible food go unused. In 2024, Midwest Food Bank recovered more than 144 million pounds of surplus food, redirecting it from landfills to nonprofit partners serving families and individuals in need. This effort is outlined in the organization's latest Annual Impact Report, which also notes that $526 million worth o...

Corruption, Challenges, and Change We've all heard the stories. We've seen the headlines: Haiti—a nation struck by crisis after crisis, where poverty, political turmoil, and natural disasters seem relentless. But headlines rarely tell the full story. What is really happening in Haiti? Why have so many organizations left while others refuse to give ...

With 2024 closed, Midwest Food Bank Texas is reflecting on a year of incredible impact. With the unwavering support of our donors, volunteers, and agency partners, we distributed over $31.1 million in free food and resources, marking yet another record-breaking year. Texas continues to hold the unfortunate title of the most food-insecure state in t...

At Midwest Food Bank, working with integrity is a core value. Today, we are humbled to share that our efforts have been recognized through accreditation by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA). This milestone reflects our dedication to transparency, accountability, and the ethical management of resources entrusted to us. ECFA...

Midwest Food Bank is excited to welcome Aaron Klopfenstein as the newest addition to our National Board of Directors. With a deep connection to our mission of sharing the love of Christ and a professional background that combines financial acumen and strategy, Aaron is uniquely poised to help lead Midwest Food Bank in its next chapter of growth. Bo...

Hurricane Helene tore through North Carolina's agricultural heartland, leaving farmers scrambling to sustain their livestock. In the wake of the hurricane, vast swathes of farmland have been rendered unusable, and local livestock producers face a grim reality: no feed for their cattle. Recognizing this urgent need, Midwest Food Bank has mobilized 6...

On September 5th, 2024, the City of Temple, Texas, honored Midwest Food Bank Texas with the Keys to the City in recognition of their swift and effective disaster relief following the EF-2 tornado that struck in May. This award reflects the critical role that Midwest Food Bank played in helping the community recover and highlights how teamwork and s...

We often hear this question: "Why is all this food donated?" In 2023 alone, we distributed over $482 million worth of food. Midwest Food Bank partners with food producers, manufacturers, and distributors to save products. Sometimes, the food is something they can't sell. This may result from market challenges due to economic changes, shifting consu...

At Midwest Food Bank Texas, we're committed to enhancing our services. That's why we're excited to announce a new addition to our advisory board, Mark Steffen, a seasoned financial executive with extensive experience in construction and insurance. Mark has been instrumental in growth and strategy as the Chief Financial Officer at Core Construction ...

Midwest Food Bank values our donors and we steward every gift with integrity. We frequently receive questions about various ways to give to MFB and one mechanism - Donor-Advised Funds - is a way donors have partnered with MFB to achieve their giving goals and benefit our mission. A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a type of giving program that allows yo...

Not everything is bigger in Texas, after all. Texas is the second-largest state in terms of landmass, trailing behind Alaska. And it's second in population, as well, behind California. Texas also follows behind California in terms of annual GDP. Here are five astonishing facts about Texas that will leave you scratching your head when you read the c...

For the first time in history, enough food is produced to feed everyone. Globally, farmers are growing over 22 billion pounds of produce every day, enough to provide every person on the planet almost twice, according to the Farm Link Project. It's not about having enough food; it's about getting the roughly 30-40% of the wasted US food supply into ...

Farm kids learn early on the value of food and how it is produced. That was the case for Gareth Keown."Growing up on a farm, I learned the importance of contributing to food security and now have been given the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of those that live daily in a food insecure state," says Gareth.In July, he joined th...

When you hear the name Opal Lee, especially in Texas, you pay attention. Opal has a way of making things happen through her humanitarian spirit and vision of making the world a better place for everyone.Opal is known as the grandmother of Juneteenth and her famous walk from Ft. Worth to Washington D.C. to campaign to make it a national holiday. At ...

A healthy start is a challenge for children in East Africa. That start can impact them for the rest of their life. Kapu Africa (Midwest Food Bank East Africa) isn't backing away from big goals to provide that healthy start by reducing stunting in Kenya and across East Africa.  What is stunting?  It is when a child has a low height fo...

The Northeast Emergency District (NEED) is meeting the needs of the food-insecure population of Haltom City and Hurst, TX. MFB Texas is pleased to have them as a nonprofit agency partner. Anyone in need can come to NEED once a month for a cartload of groceries. Over 5,000 people take advantage of this help every year. In addition to food, once a ye...