North Texas Food Bank's Peanut Butter Drive Nabs $360,000 and 90,000…

Event summary

North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) concluded its 13th Annual Peanut Butter Drive, raising $360,000 and collecting 90,800 pounds of peanut butter in September 2026.
The campaign expanded to all 12 counties in NTFB’s service area, engaging cities, schools, faith groups, businesses, and neighborhood organizations.
Kroger returned as the Grocery Champion Sponsor, supporting awareness and participation across the region.
NTFB honored top contributors, including the City of Plano, Ryan LLC, and Centennial Elementary Plano ISD, during its annual Awards & Celebration.

The big picture

The Peanut Butter Drive underscores the critical role of community collaboration in addressing food insecurity. NTFB’s ability to mobilize diverse stakeholders—from corporations to neighborhood groups—highlights the strategic importance of localized, scalable solutions in hunger relief. The drive’s success reflects broader trends in philanthropic engagement, where targeted campaigns and corporate partnerships are increasingly vital for nonprofit sustainability.

What we're watching

Community Engagement: How NTFB will sustain and expand its reach across all 12 counties in future drives.
Corporate Partnerships: Whether Kroger and other corporate sponsors will continue to elevate awareness and participation.
Volunteer Dynamics: The pace at which volunteer committees will broaden the drive’s impact in subsequent years.