The Tarrant Area Food Bank (TAFB) will hold a groundbreaking ceremony today for a new agricultural food hub in the Foundry District.

The Sid Richardson Agricultural Hub (AgHub) will allow TAFB to increase the organization's fresh produce distribution by 10%. The 7,500-sqft facility will take in food from local farmers — as well as growers in South Texas and Arizona — to sort and redistribute to 500 local food banks and agencies.

TAFB director Julie Butner and US Rep. Jasmine Crockett at the construction site in February 2023. | Photo by @tarrantareafoodbank

TAFB director Julie Butner said the AgHub (205 N. Vacek St.) will help at least 450,000 people across 13 counties.

According to a recent filing, the project will cost an estimated $3.5 million and also includes an office renovation for the distribution center on Cullen Street and the addition of a larger cooler. The total construction project will measure 43,000+ sqft and wrap up at the beginning of August.

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