On Tuesday, December 16, a line of cars parked in front of Globe Life Field in Arlington turned the stadium into a holiday grocery hub, not for a game but for a community meal drive.
Event Overview
The Tarrant Area Food Bank (TAFB) hosted its annual holiday food distribution at Globe Life Field. The event, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., aimed to provide meals for 3,000 families across the bank’s 13-county service area.
Partners and Donations
TAFB partnered with the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation, Coca-Cola, and the Kate & Sonny Dykes Foundation. The Texas Rangers Foundation and Coca-Cola jointly donated $20,000, while the Dykes Foundation added $10,000. The combined $30,000 supported the delivery of 120,000 meals.
Logistics and Accessibility
The distribution took place in Parking Lot R, 734 Stadium Drive, and was open to all residents while supplies lasted. No identification or documentation was required, and the event welcomed families affected by the federal shutdown or the SNAP pause.
Check Presentation
A check presentation ceremony began at 9:45 a.m., just before the food distribution. The ceremony highlighted the contributions of the partners and set the tone for the day’s volunteer efforts.
Key Takeaways
- 3,000 families served with 120,000 meals.
- $30,000 donated by partners.
- Event open to all residents, no ID needed.
The holiday distribution at Globe Life Field exemplified community solidarity, bringing together sports, corporate, and philanthropic partners to support families in need during the festive season.
