Help NTFB Fight Hunger at The Ultimate Cowboys Tailgate Party - Taste of the NFL

 

Including access provided through SNAP application services, North Texas Food Bank provides access to nearly 175,000 nutritious meals every day. We have a network of more than 250 Partner Agencies and provide access to food at more than 1,000 feeding locations.

 

Their Mission

NTFB passionately pursues a hunger-free community.

 

Five Core Values

1. Do what needs to be done.

2. Do what is right with urgency.

3. Steward and leverage resources with integrity in an authentic transparent way.

4. Respect diversity of individuals, thought and viewpoint.

5. Celebrate passion for our world and the people who live in it.

 

How can YOU help fight hunger in North Texas?

Throughout the year, there are numerous ways to show your support for the North Texas Food Bank through events, celebrations, fundraisers or other opportunities.

 

On Sunday, May 18th, join the NTFB team and our community to tackle hunger at the 10^th annual Taste of the NFL. This legendary tailgate party will take place at Glass Cactus at the Gaylord Texan and will feature past and present Dallas Cowboys players, Abacus restaurant executive chef and proprietor Kent Rathbun and more than a dozen of the area’s hottest celebrity chefs. Support the North Texas Food Bank’s children’s feeding programs as you enjoy gourmet tailgate fare, signature cocktails and the chance to bid on a fantasy trip of a lifetime through live and silent auction. It’s a party with a cause! Since its inception in 2005, Taste of the NFL: The Ultimate Cowboys Tailgate Party has raised more than $1.34 million for hungry North Texas children. Join the fun and help us raise $500,000 for the 10-year anniversary of feeding those who are hungry today!

Get your tickets today: https://web.ntfb.org/TNFL 

2014 Taste of the NFL: The Ultimate Cowboys Tailgate Party

Join the team and get ready to tackle hunger at the 10th Annual Taste of the NFL: The Ultimate Cowboys Tailgate Party presented by Nationwide Insurance.

 

Help the North Texas Food Bank tackle hunger as Dallas Cowboys, past and present, Abacus restaurant executive chef and proprietor Kent Rathbun, and more than a dozen of the area’s hottest celebrity chefs take part in this 10^th anniversary celebration benefiting NTFB children's feeding programs. Wear your boots and bling and enjoy gourmet tailgate fare, signature cocktails, dancing, and a chance to bid on a fantasy trip of a lifetime and other exclusive prizes at the live and silent auctions!

 

Since its inception in 2005, Taste of the NFL: The Ultimate Cowboys Tailgate Party has raised more than $1.34 million toward meals for hungry North Texas children. Join the fun and help us raise $500,000 for the 10-year anniversary of feeding those who are hungry today!

 

WHEN: Sunday, May 18, 2014   6:30-9:30 P.M.    

WHERE: Glass Cactus Nightclub at the Gaylord Texan

PARKING: Complimentary garage parking and complimentary valet available    

TICKETS: $200 per ticket    

ATTIRE: Boots and Bling!

See more at: http://web.ntfb.org/page.aspx?pid=364#sthash.c3x0twFx.dpuf

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Laura Hoaglund, Manager of Corporate Engagement, laurah@ntfb.org  

2013 Taste of the NFL Exceeds Goal!

This year's Taste of the NFL: The Ultimate Cowboys Tailgate Party officially met its goal to raise over $200,000 to feed North Texas Children in need.

In fact, it exceeded it...

with $231,095 raised to benefit North Texas Food Bank.

Current Dallas Cowboys Brandon Underwood, Aderious Simmons, Carlton Mitchell, Caleb McSurdy, Nate Livings, Charlie Hughlett and Rob Calloway
Photo Credit: Kelly Alexander Photography

The evening was filled with great food, friends, fun, music, and more importantly a focus on tackling childhood hunger here in our community.  The funds raised will help provide 693,285 meals to hungry children in North Texas.

SAG award-winning Actor and Star of TNT’s “Dallas” Jesse Metcalfe a.k.a. “Christopher Ewing” offered up lunch for two with him at Rathbun’s Blue Plate Kitchen as part of the Live auction bidding
Photo Credit: Kelly Alexander Photography

TNFL Host and Dallas Cowboys Linebacker DeMarcus Ware #94 and TNFL Co-Host and Exec. Chef/Proprietor Kent Rathbun of Abacus
Photo Credit: Kelly Alexander Photography

North Texas Food Bank is committed to “ReThinking Hunger” by bringing healthier, smarter and stronger solutions to the table to address demand.  For every dollar donated, NTFB is able to provide three nutritious meals.

Emerald City entertained the TNFL audience
Photo Credit: Kelly Alexander Photography

Current and former Dallas Cowboys and special guests, including TNT "Dallas" star Jesse Metcalfe, Chef Kent Rathbun, and Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Jason Garrett, came out to support this worthy cause.

The Ultimate Dallas Cowboys Tailgate Party Returns to The Glass Cactus

Get ready to tackle hunger at the ninth annual Taste of the NFL: The Ultimate Dallas Cowboys Tailgate Party, presented by Lockheed Martin.

The event returns to The Glass Cactus at the Gaylord Hotel on Sunday, April 21st at 6:00 pm. Join hosts DeMarcus Ware and Jason Hatcher, Abacus executive chef and proprietor Kent Rathbun, former Dallas Cowboys Preston Pearson, Daryl Johnston and Chad Hennings along with the area’s hottest celebrity chefs and Emerald City Band, as they transform this classic tailgate party into a party with a purpose.

You'll dine on delicious gourmet tailgate fare, signature cocktails and a fantastic live and silent auction - all while helping raise funds that will feed North Texas children in need!

Since its inception in 2004, Taste of the NFL: The Ultimate Dallas Cowboys Tailgate Party has provided more than 2.5 million meals to hungry North Texas children by raising vital funds for the North Texas Food Bank’s feeding and education programs.

For more information and to register, click here:

https://web.ntfb.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=364

Participating Chefs:

Kent Rathbun – Kent Rathbun Concepts: Abacus, Jasper’s & Rathbun’s Blue Plate Kitchen
Graham Dodds – Central 214, Hotel Palomar Dallas
David Holben – Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House
Aaron Henschen – Del Frisco’s Grille
Bronwen Weber – Frosted Art Bakery & Studio
Orazio LaManna – Legends Hospitality (Dallas Cowboys)
Taylor Kearney – Nick & Sam’s Steakhouse
Beverly Eskridge – NTFB Community Kitchen
Vincent Ginatta – Paciugo
James Johnson – Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
Scott Gottlich – The Second Floor
TJ Lengnick – Shinsei
Ernie Mendoza – Suze Restaurant
Patrick Smith – Tejano Brothers
Sascia Marchesi – Zeppole