Lauren Burge from the Tarrant Area Food Bank West location presented to our club about the opportunities to volunteer now that the TAFB has a warehouse in Parker County. Tarrant Area Food Bank - West in Parker County supplies nutritious food in seven North Texas counties (Parker, Palo Pinto, Hood, Erath, Bosque, Hamilton and Somervell). Before it can be distributed, volunteers sort, inspect and repackage the food in quality control shifts. Located at 112 Winners Circle in Weatherford, TAFB -West have begun distributing food to mobile sites and partner agencies that distribute food to the Parker County residents and beyond.
This facility is instrumental in serving meals to those in need. Each week food, dairy, plus fresh fruit and vegetables are served via mobile food trucks, pantries, shelters, kitchens, and youth centers across thirteen counties in North Texas. The new area food bank facility includes an extra 10,000 square feet added for appliances like coolers and freezers. The space will include essential rooms like a kitchen, classroom, volunteer center, and a boardroom.
If you are interested in volunteering or donating, go to tafb.org/west/