Our Mission

Fighting hunger and poverty with food, education, programs, and resources to families in a dignified, personal, and timely manner without zip code restrictions.

Our Vision

We aim to end hunger for North Texas families.

Our History

Community Food Bank is in its 44th year of service as a Texas nonprofit organization exempt under section 501(c)(3) and classified under section 509(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code.

The organization began in 1982 when local philanthropists Arlen and Helen Voldness founded a small soup kitchen called Loaves & Fishes at Beautiful Feet Church in Fort Worth. As the growing demand for food became clear, the operation quickly expanded into a food bank and moved into a former lumber yard on Hemphill.

As need continued to rise, the food bank relocated to a donated facility, a former beer distribution warehouse on Yuma Street in South Fort Worth, and adopted the name Metroplex Food Bank to reflect its expanding reach. In 2006, a devastating arson fire destroyed the building, but the organization continued its mission, immediately distributing donated food to clients and partner agencies.

In 2009, the organization was renamed Community Food Bank and relocated to its current home at 3000 Galvez Avenue in 2010. This facility includes nearly 40,000 square feet of office and warehouse space, along with dedicated freezer and cooler capacity that allows the distribution of fresh and frozen meat, produce, and dairy to families in need.

The Voldness family’s original mission to feed the hungry was carried forward by emeritus Dr. Opal Lee. Today, Community Food Bank is governed by an active Board of Directors and led by Rudy and Regena Taylor. In addition to providing food through its pantry and food bank operations, the organization remains committed to offering education and resources that strengthen families and support partner pantries across the community.