Community Resources and Support

Categories for the Resources

Below are organizations and programs across Texas and the Greater Dallas–Fort Worth area that provide food, support, and resources to help bridge the gap for families, individuals, and the homeless.

Donation-Friendly Charities (Support via donations or volunteering)

SoupMobile — Mobile soup kitchen serving the homeless and children in Dallas, TX.

Website: https://soupmobile.org/

Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County — Home-delivered meals for seniors.

Website: https://www.mealsonwheels.org/

Catholic Charities Dallas — Supports food, housing, and emergency assistance.

Website: https://www.ccdallas.org/

Feeding America / North Texas Food Bank — Nationwide and local hunger-relief network.

Website: https://ntfb.org/

United Methodist Thanksgiving Program — Seasonal food support initiatives.

Website: https://www.umc.org/en/what-we-do/thanksgiving

OurCalling (Dallas) — Faith-based homeless outreach and meal programs.

Website: https://www.ourcalling.org/

HDNP International — Community feeding programs for the homeless.

Website: https://hdnpinternational.org/

Cloud Covered Streets — Community outreach program providing warm food, toiletries, and mobile laundry service for the homeless.

Website: https://cloudcoveredstreets.org/home-fort-worth

No Kid Hungry.Org — Advocacy program that provides resources to families and programs to help feeds children throughout the school year including summer months in the U.S.

Website: https://www.nokidhungry.org/

Don't Forget to Feed Me — Non profit that helps feed our furry friends.

Website: https://dontforgettofeedme.org/

Jen Hamilton — Nurse that bring awareness to food insecurity and uses her TikTok and Facebook platforms to raise money for Feeding America and other charities. Consider donating to this great cause. Started the "Red the Red Words" Movement.

You can find shirts and hoodies at https://www.jenhamilton.co/merch-

Community Gardens & Co-Ops (Directly donate fresh produce to families)

Ridglea Giving Garden — Fort Worth, TX. Donates produce to local pantries & families.Website: https://www.ridgleagivinggarden.com/
HSC Community Garden (UNT Health Fort Worth) — Donates to food banks and student food pantries.Website: https://www.unthsc.edu/newsroom/story/hsc-community-garden-continues-to-provide-organic-fresh-produce-to-food-banks/
Southside Community Garden — Fort Worth, TX. Donates produce to community members.Website: https://www.southsidefw.org/
Tarrant Area Food Bank Learning Garden — Distributes to families in need across North Texas.Website: https://tafb.org/community-garden/
Grow Southeast Urban Farms — East Fort Worth urban farm, donates produce to families.Website: https://healthytarrant.org/grow-southeast-urban-farms/
Union Gospel Mission Garden Partnership — Fort Worth; grows vegetables to feed the homeless.Website: https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/fort-worth-botanic-garden-union-gospel-mission-partner-fight-food-insecurity/3623326/

Food Pantries & Local Assistance Programs

Arlington Charities — 811 Secretary Drive, Arlington, TX 76015

Website: https://www.arlingtoncharities.org/
Community Food Bank of Fort Worth — 3000 Galvez Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76111

Website: https://www.food-bank.org/
Fort Worth Hope Center — 400 N. Beach St, Fort Worth, TX 76111

Website: https://www.fwhope.org/
Mission Arlington — 210 W. South St, Arlington, TX 76010

Website: https://missionarlington.org/
The Salvation Army – Arlington — 712 W. Abram St, Arlington, TX 76013

Website: https://salvationarmyntx.org/north-texas/arlington/
Water From The Rock — 402 N.L. Robinson Dr, Arlington, TX 76011

Website: https://wftrarlington.org/
United Hands Relief (UHR) — Tarrant County, TX

Website: https://uhrelief.org/food-pantry-for-the-poor/
Minnie’s Food Pantry — 3031 W. Parker Rd, Plano, TX 75023

Website: https://minniesfoodpantry.org/
Community Link — 5001 W. Vickery Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107

Website: https://www.findhelp.org/food/food-pantry--fort-worth-tx
Children’s Hunger Fund — 1421 W. Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75247

Website: https://www.childrenshungerfund.org/
Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County — Serves homebound seniors across Tarrant County, TX

Website: https://www.mealsonwheels.org/
Hearts & Hands Food Pantry — 1601 N Davis Dr, Arlington, TX 76012

https://www.heartsandhandsdfw.org
Tarrant Area Food Bank

Delivers meals, groceries, and nutrition education to thousands of North Texans every day. 2600 Cullen St, Fort Worth, TX 76107

https://tafb.org
North Texas Food Bank (NTFB)

Provides mobile food distributions and supports hundreds of partner agencies to fight hunger across North Texas.

Dallas, TX

https://ntfb.org/mobile-pantry
Texas SNAP & Simplified Application Project

Food Benefits for Texas Residents

Apply for or manage EBT and SNAP food benefits through the state’s official portals:

Texas SNAP Program → https://www.yourtexasbenefits.com

Texas Simplified Application Project (TSAP) → https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/food/snap-food-benefits/texas-simplified-application-project
Free Formula Exchange Program - A networking program that helps families to find baby formula. Website: https://freeformula.exchange/
Little Free Pantry - List of free little pantries throughout the countries of the USA and Canada. Website: https://www.littlefreepantry.org/

Food Sharing Apps & Programs in DFW

OLIO — A free app that connects neighbors to share surplus food and household items, helping reduce food waste.https://olioapp.com
Too Good To Go — Purchase surplus food from local restaurants and stores at discounted prices, preventing food waste.https://www.toogoodtogo.com
Sharing Excess — Rescues edible surplus from food businesses and redistributes it to local hunger relief organizations.https://www.sharingexcess.com
MealConnect — Connects food donors with local food banks and pantries to facilitate the donation of surplus food.https://mealconnect.org
Favor — Texas-based delivery service that supports locally-owned businesses and offers quick delivery from a variety of restaurants and stores.https://www.favordelivery.com
Pepper — Social cooking app that allows users to share recipes, discover new dishes, and connect with others over food.https://www.peppertheapp.com
ShareTheMeal — Crowdfunding app by the World Food Programme to donate meals to children in need worldwide.https://sharethemeal.org
Lasagna Love — Connects volunteer chefs with individuals and families in need, providing home-cooked lasagnas made with love.https://lasagnalove.org
North Texas Food Bank Mobile Pantry — Provides fresh produce and pantry staples to families in need across North Texas.https://ntfb.org/food-assistance/mobile-pantry
The Taste project — Pay what you can restaurant serving the Arlington and surrounding areas. 200 North Cooper Street, Suite 150 Arlington, TX 76011

OPEN: Wednesdays - Sundays (11:00am - 2:00pm) https://www.tasteproject.org/

Local Low-Cost Food Sharing & Donation Programs

Trader Joe’s Neighborhood Shares Program

Trader Joe’s donates 100% of unsold but still edible food daily to local organizations tackling hunger. Website: https://www.traderjoes.com
North Texas Food Bank Mobile Pantry

Provides fresh produce and pantry staples to families in need across North Texas through mobile distributions. Website: https://ntfb.org/food-assistance/mobile-pantry
Too Good To Go in Fort Worth

Local users discuss utilizing the Too Good To Go app to reduce food waste and save money at Fort Worth establishments.

Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fortworthfoodies/posts/3326985310784840

Holiday Assistance Programs in Dallas-Fort Worth

Angel Tree – Prison Fellowship – Provides Christmas gifts to children of incarcerated parents. https://www.prisonfellowship.org/about/angel-tree/
Angel Tree – The Salvation Army – Provides gifts of clothing, toys, and essentials for children and seniors. https://salvationarmyntx.org/north-texas/angel-tree/
Catholic Charities Fort Worth – Christmas Angels – Provides Christmas gifts for children of clients in need. https://catholiccharitiesfortworth.org/christmas-angels/
GRACE Grapevine – Christmas Cottage – Helps families in need select gifts during the holiday season. https://www.gracegrapevine.org/get-help/seasonal-programs/christmas-cottage
Toys for Tots – Fort Worth – Collects new, unwrapped toys for children in need. https://fort-worth-tx.toysfortots.org/
Thanksgiving Food Assistance – North Texas Food Bank – Provides holiday food support for families in need. https://www.food-bank.org/holidayhelp/
The Goodfellow Fund – Tarrant County – Provides holiday gifts and clothing for underprivileged children. https://www.goodfellowfundfw.com/
Bow on Top Holiday Shop – Ronald McDonald House Fort Worth – Provides gifts for families of hospitalized children. https://rmhfw.org/ways-to-give/bowontopholiday/
Community Closet & Pantry – Chosen Ones – Provides clothing, food, and necessities for children and families in need. https://chosenones.org/community-closet-pantry/
Holiday Giving & Serving Opportunities – DoSayGive – Curated list of local holiday donation drives and volunteer programs. https://dosaygive.com/dosaygivesback/

Discount & Surplus Grocery Stores – Arlington & Surrounding Areas

Town Talk Foods – Arlington https://towntalkfoods.com
Grocery Clearance Center – Dallas https://groceryclearancecenter.com
SB Food Depot – Arlington https://sbfooddepotusa.com
Bargain Mart – Fort Worth https://www.buysalvagefood.com/salvage-grocers-texas.html

Free & Low-Cost Ride Services – Arlington & Tarrant County

Handitran – City of Arlington https://www.arlingtontx.gov/City-Services/Transportation-Streets-Traffic/Handitran
Arlington On-Demand (Via Rideshare) https://city.ridewithvia.com/arlington
Cycling Without Age https://cyclingwithoutage.org
Area Agency on Aging – Tarrant County https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/aging/long-term-care/transportation

Community Support Platforms

Online platforms like Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and local community groups can be invaluable resources for individuals seeking assistance or offering help. Many communities have groups dedicated to sharing surplus food, clothing, furniture, and other necessities.

Building Forward Together

Consider starting or joining community co-ops, victory gardens, and neighborhood food exchanges. Local gardens and fruiting plants can help ensure everyone has access to nutritious food.

If you would like to add to this list, let me know via text or give me a call at 817-966-1020.