What started as one mayor’s quest to fight childhood hunger has grown into a regional movement that’s making a significant impact across North Texas. The North Texas Food Bank’s annual peanut butter drive, now in its 11th year, has expanded from its Plano roots to serve 13 counties, collecting 84,000 pounds of peanut butter and raising $300,000 in 2024. With 40% of the region’s 778,000 food-insecure residents being children, this nutritious staple has become a powerful weapon in the fight against hunger. In this Q&A, Kathryn Cope, strategic initiatives manager for the North Texas Food Bank, discusses the drive’s evolution and impact on the community.