Walmart and Sam's Club Raise $235,029 for North Texas Food Bank in Annual Hunger Campaign
Event summary
- Walmart and Sam's Club's 13th annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign raised $235,029 for the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) from April 6 to May 3, 2026.
- The funds will support NTFB's network of 500 food pantries and organizations across its 12-county service area.
- Sam's Club provided 5.4 million meals through NTFB’s retail program in the last fiscal year, with 80% consisting of produce, protein, dairy, and prepared meals.
- The campaign has helped secure over 2.4 billion meals for the Feeding America network since its inception.
The big picture
Walmart and Sam's Club's long-standing partnership with Feeding America and local food banks underscores the retail sector's growing role in addressing food insecurity. The campaign's success highlights the strategic importance of community engagement and corporate social responsibility in mitigating hunger. With over 2.4 billion meals secured nationwide, the initiative demonstrates the scalability of collaborative efforts between retailers, suppliers, and nonprofits.
What we're watching
- Sustainability of Support
- Whether Walmart and Sam's Club can maintain or increase funding levels in future campaigns amid economic fluctuations.
- Impact of Food Insecurity
- How the rising cost of living continues to affect demand for food assistance in North Texas.
- Partnership Effectiveness
- The role of supplier participation in amplifying the campaign's reach and impact.