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Dallas allocates $1 million to North Texas Food Bank for emergency distribution
Summary
Council approved a $1 million allocation from ARPA interest earnings to the North Texas Food Bank to support emergency food distribution during a federal shutdown and SNAP interruptions. City staff said the funds would support extra distributions and partner pantry networks through the holiday season.
The Dallas City Council approved a $1,000,000 allocation on Nov. 12 to the North Texas Food Bank to expand emergency food distribution through Feb. 11, 2026, citing interrupted SNAP benefits and furloughed federal workers. The funds are drawn from interest earnings on the city’s ARPA redevelopment fund, staff said.
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