Thousands to receive Thanksgiving meals at AT&T Stadium on Thursday morning

 

Thousands of families will line up at AT&T Stadium for TAFB’s Thanksgiving Mega Mobile Market, receiving holiday meals from 8 a.m. to noon today.

ARLINGTON, Texas — Thursday morning, thousands of families in need will line up at Lot Silver 4 of AT&T Stadium to receive Thanksgiving food at the Tarrant Area Food Bank (TAFB) Thanksgiving Mega Mobile Market. In partnership with the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic and other local organizations, the event provides nutritious meals to approximately 5,000 families in the community.

The distribution event, which runs from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday, requires no identification or documentation. Anyone in need can receive proteins and holiday sides, ensuring their loved ones can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal next week.

This marks the fifth consecutive year TAFB and the Cotton Bowl Classic have come together for a holiday food distribution event at AT&T Stadium, with previous efforts feeding more than 23,000 families. This year’s Mega Mobile Market is supported by donations from MW Cares Foundation and Albertsons/Tom Thumb, who provided the holiday essentials.

In addition to food distribution, the event will feature music and a $20,000 check presentation from the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic and American Airlines to support TAFB’s mission.

Event Details

  • Location: Lot Silver 4, AT&T Stadium, Arlington
  • When: 8:00 a.m. – Noon on Thursday, November 21, 2024
  • Who Can Attend: Open to all; no ID or documentation required

For a full list of opportunities to receive food this holiday, go here