Dallas families gathered Tuesday morning for the seventh annual Center Table Fall Harvest food drive, a community‑wide effort to provide holiday meals to those facing hunger. The drive‑through pantry, held at the Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center at 1800 Bonnie View Road, distributed roughly 1,000 meal boxes, each containing a turkey or chicken, to families on a first‑come, first‑served basis.
Organizers emphasized that the event required no registration and limited each vehicle to one box, allowing a smooth flow of cars that lined up on Southerland Avenue beside the Cedar Crest Golf Course. Volunteers also delivered boxes directly to older adults in the area and to staff at Dallas ISD’s Roosevelt High School, S.S. Conner Elementary, Cedar Crest Church and Concord Church.
Addressing a statewide challenge
Texas has been identified as the nation’s most food‑insecure state for three consecutive years. Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap study reports that one in four children in North Texas experiences hunger. By providing meals for up to 8,000 people, the Dallas food drive aims to ease the pressure on families as Thanksgiving approaches.
Community partners and entertainment
The event was made possible through a partnership of local businesses and charitable foundations, including H‑E‑B, the Mark Cuban Foundation, the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation, the Heroes Foundation, Mrs. Baird’s, and Smith Thompson Home Services. While volunteers handed out boxes, attendees enjoyed a live DJ, a performance by singer‑songwriter Phillip Bryant, and a Bfit Cardio Dance routine led by Brandon Biscoe.
Mark Cuban, whose foundation helped secure the venue, praised the volunteers, saying, “When our community comes together to feed our neighbors, we strengthen the very fabric of Dallas.” The effort reflects a broader tradition of local groups stepping up to meet basic needs, especially during the holiday season.
How to help
Those who wish to support future drives can contact Center Table directly or volunteer with any of the partner organizations. The success of this year’s event demonstrates the power of faith‑based groups, businesses, and everyday citizens working side by side to combat hunger.
Original reporting: Dallas – Ft. Worth Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
