Dallas, TX, Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) received a $200,000 grant from the Energy Transfer/Sunoco Foundation, continuing a long-standing partnership dedicated to reducing food insecurity across the region.
Energy Transfer was recently honored as Corporation of the Year at NTFB’s 19th Annual Golden Fork Awards, recognizing 14 years of partnership and nearly 4.5 million meals provided to children, seniors, and families experiencing hunger in North Texas. The company’s support has surpassed $1.5 million and includes sponsoring three food delivery trucks. In 2025, Energy Transfer also contributed an additional $50,000 to support families affected by the government shutdown, and employees regularly volunteer in NTFB’s warehouse.
“Our team believes deeply in showing up for the communities where we live and work,” said Tom Long, co-Chief Executive Officer of Energy Transfer. “Food is the most basic building block for a healthy, stable life. When families don’t have to worry about their next meal, everything else becomes more possible. Supporting the North Texas Food Bank is one of the most meaningful ways we can help strengthen our community, and we’re proud to stand alongside them year after year.”
“The Energy Transfer/Sunoco Foundation continues to be a powerful force for good in North Texas,” said Trisha Cunningham, President and CEO of the North Texas Food Bank. “Their generosity fuels our ability to reach more families, and their hands-on involvement shows what true partnership looks like. When organizations step forward with this level of commitment, it creates real momentum toward a hunger-free community.”
The need for food assistance remains significant. A recent Feeding America study found that Texas has the largest population of food-insecure individuals in the nation, and the Dallas–Fort Worth area ranks fourth among U.S. metro areas for food insecurity. Within NTFB’s 12-county service area, approximately 800,000 neighbors, including more than 290,000 children, face hunger.
Mackie McCrea, co-Chief Executive Officer at Energy Transfer, noted that addressing food insecurity will remain a priority for the company. “When people have access to food, they have the foundation to learn, work, and care for their families. I’m incredibly proud of our employees who give their time and energy to support this mission. Their enthusiasm reminds me that compassion is contagious,” said McCrea.
About North Texas Food Bank
North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is a leading nonprofit organization that fights hunger and provides children, seniors and families in North Texas access to nutritious food. For over 40 years, we have been at the forefront of hunger relief, committed to ensuring that no one in our community lacks access to healthy food. Our extensive network of 500 food pantries and organizations, volunteers, and donors enables us to deliver more than 141 million meals last year to those in need. Beyond just addressing hunger, we focus on nourishing lives by offering nutrition education, investing in our network partners, innovating solutions to eliminate hunger and advocating for policies that tackle the root causes of food insecurity.
Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, highlighting our strong governance, integrity, and financial stability. As a proud member of Feeding America, the nation's largest hunger relief network, we are committed to ensuring everyone in North Texas has the nourishment needed to lead a healthy and fulfilling life. For more information, visit http://www.ntfb.org/ or connect with us on social media @NorthTexasFoodBank.
About Energy Transfer
Energy Transfer is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America specializing in the transportation, storage and terminalling of natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil and refined products. The company has more than 140,000 miles of pipelines and related assets traversing 44 states with international offices in Shanghai and Panama City, Panama.
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Jeff Smith North Texas Food Bank 469-891-7022 Jeff.Smith@ntfb.org
