Walmart and Sam's Club Partnership Helps Strengthen Food Access Across North Texas
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Dallas, TX, Sept. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Hunger Action Month ™ inspires the collective action required to support millions of people facing hunger across the country, the North Texas community is demonstrating the power of neighbors helping neighbors. Throughout the 13th annual Walmart and Sam's Club Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign that took place April 6-May 3, 2026, local shoppers, associates, suppliers and supporters helped raise $235,029 for North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) to support local families experiencing food insecurity. The funds will help the NTFB provide nutritious food and essential resources to neighbors across the region, working in partnership with its network of feeding agencies, including the Community Food Pantry of McKinney, which collects grocery donations each week from nearby Walmart stores. Executive Director Melody Krill says the pantry continues to see rising need, especially among neighbors who are working but struggling to keep pace with the increasing cost of living. She notes that Walmart's donations allow the pantry to offer fresh items and a wider variety of goods that would otherwise be out of reach. "We're just so truly grateful for the partnership we have with Walmart," Krill said. Together, we help ensure families, children, seniors and veterans can access nutritious food close to home. Supported by local shoppers, Walmart and...
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