*THIRD-PARTY EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS

2012

Big Read, Big Inspiration

The Big Read Kick-Off Presented by Texas Wesleyan University

Feb. 29, 2012

You are invited to kick-off this year's Big Read at Tarrant Area Food Bank Feb. 29, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Join us as the Master of Ceremonies, Actor Wendell Brooks, sets in motion a morning guided by the words from Tarrant Area Food Bank CEO Bo Soderbergh and Honorable Mayor Betsy Price as well as a theatrical performance. A group reading led by Walter Dansby, Superintendent, Fort Worth Independent School District and Gleniece Robinson, Fort Worth Library Director will also be held. Door prizes will be given away and refreshments will be served.

Visit: http://www.txwes.edu/bigread/ for more information.

Fund Drive for the Music Lover

George Winston Concert

Feb. 15, 2012

Attention George Winston fans! George Winston will hold a performance at The Modern Art Museum at 8:00 p.m. on February 15. Proceeds from the sale of CD's and select merchandise at the event will benefit Tarrant Area Food Bank.

Stay tuned for ticket information or visit: http://www.georgewinston.com/us/event/2012/02/15/fort-worth.

Greater Dallas / Fort Worth Food Drive

Souper Bowl of Caring

Jan. 13 - Feb. 5, 2012

Texans planning festivities for football's Super Bowl Sunday are invited to donate food, funds and/or volunteer time to the largest annual Fort Worth/Dallas food drive benefiting the North Texas Food Bank in Dallas and Tarrant Area Food Bank in Fort Worth.

For more information, see Food Drive Calendar.

A Holiday Gift for Foodies

A Taste of Tarrant County    

The Mayors' Council of Tarrant County invites you to help Tarrant Area Food Bank by purchasing a keepsake cookbook available NOW for $20.00! All proceeds will go to TAFB to help feed children in need.

Recipes are from local Mayors, County Commissioners and Judges as well as from local celebrities including Chef Jon Bonnell of Bonnell's Fine Texas Cuisine and baseball great Nolan Ryan.

To purchase a cookbook:

• In person: 1509 B. South University Drive, Suite 276, Fort Worth,

           TX 76107 (we are located on top of the Ol’ South Pancake

           House, entry on the north side of the building. At the top of the  

           stairs)

• Or lastly: Check your city’s website for more!