State fair vendors donate unused items to local food pantries - FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
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Published October 19, 2026 7:22 AM CDT DALLAS - Following the end of the State Fair of Texas, vendors will donate their leftover food today to help local food pantries. What we know: Over the last 10 years, the "State Fair Cares" initiative helped feed North Texans with unused items from the fair's food and beverage vendors. Several food banks that help people around Fair Park will pick up the donations today. The annual event serves as its largest community program and fundraiser of the year. What they're saying: State Fair of Texas President Mitchell Glieber highlighted the importance of the annual event. "The State Fair of Texas is about so much more than the 24 days we spend together at Fair Park. It is about bringing people together, celebrating the traditions and hospitality that make Texas special, and creating opportunities that make a lasting difference in our communities," Glieber said. "We are grateful to every fairgoer who joined us this year, as well as the team members, vendors, and volunteers who worked tirelessly to make this season possible. " By the numbers: The 2026 fair brought in massive crowds and raised millions of dollars for Texas students and communities
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