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wtxfoodbank.org is the official website of the West Texas Food Bank (WTFB), a nonprofit food bank whose stated mission is to collect, purchase, and distribute food to feed people facing hunger across 19 counties in West Texas. The site is built around three main actions: volunteering your time, hosting a food drive, and getting help if you or your family need food assistance. It serves both people looking for support and people looking for ways to give or serve.
What the Organization Does
The West Texas Food Bank describes itself as a partnership-driven operation. Rather than handing out food only at its own locations, it distributes food through a network of partner organizations and pantries. Its mission statement puts it this way: the WTFB exists to collect, purchase, and distribute food to feed the hungry in 19 counties in West Texas, in partnership with volunteers and community organizations, and to educate those partners and the public about the real face of hunger.
The stated vision is "a West Texas without hunger."
Service Area and Scale
According to the site, the food bank serves 19 counties in West Texas, including Brewster and Pecos counties — noted as the two largest counties in the state by area.
The homepage highlights these figures:
| Measure | Reported Figure |
|---|---|
| Food distributed | 13 million pounds |
| Fresh produce distributed | 4.2 million pounds |
| Individuals served through network of partners and pantries | 84,732 |
| Counties served | 19 |
These numbers describe the reach of the food bank's network rather than the output of a single facility.
The Three Main Things You Can Do on the Site
The homepage organizes its calls to action into three paths:
Volunteer Your Time
The site invites visitors to ask about opportunities to serve at the local food bank. It specifically mentions volunteer opportunities at its Odessa and Midland facilities, and says you can stop by either location to learn how to help.
Host a Food Drive
You can help gather donations by hosting a food drive. The site notes both traditional and virtual options for running one, and directs visitors to contact the team to learn more.
How to Get Help
If you need food assistance, the site provides a path to request information about local programs that can help you and your family. This is the entry point for people seeking support rather than giving it.
Who the Site Is For
- People facing food insecurity in the 19-county service area who want to find local programs and pantries.
- Prospective volunteers near Odessa or Midland, or elsewhere in the service area.
- Donors and organizers who want to give money, give time, or run a traditional or virtual food drive.
- Community partners such as organizations and pantries that distribute food through the network.
What to Keep in Mind
The site is a nonprofit resource hub, not a storefront — there is no indication of paid products or services. Specific program eligibility, distribution schedules, and current volunteer needs are not detailed on the homepage, so the practical next step for any of the three paths is to contact the food bank directly through the site. The homepage also lists upcoming events, which is worth checking if you want a time-specific way to get involved.