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Food banks, pantries, free meals and SNAP boosts. No judgment, just help. 13 sources, linked on each listing.
Fort Worth · Community Food Bank · 3000 Galvez Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76111 · Food Pantries
Free grocery boxes with photo ID; no ZIP restriction; once every 2 weeks per household.
When: Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Source: Community Food Bank Fort WorthLast verified:
Fort Worth · Community Food Bank · 3000 Galvez Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76111 · Food Pantries
Free groceries including fresh or frozen meats, produce, dairy, baked goods and pantry staples. Photo ID required; no zip code restrictions. One box per household every two weeks. Diapers and baby supplies available separately Monday–Friday. Drive-up limited to handicap placard holders.
When: Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Source: Community Food BankLast verified:
Dallas · Crossroads Community Services · 4500 S. Cockrell Hill Rd., Dallas, TX 75236 · Food Pantries
Client-choice grocery market for eligible families in its southwest/south Dallas County service ZIP codes (list on the source page). Call to schedule an appointment.
When: By appointment only: Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.; 1st Saturday 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; 4th Thursday 1:30–5:30 p.m. Call 469-860-6090
Source: Crossroads Community ServicesLast verified:
Fort Worth · Community Food Bank · 3000 Galvez Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76111 · Food Pantries
Free grocery boxes with photo ID; no ZIP restriction; once every 2 weeks per household.
When: Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Source: Community Food Bank Fort WorthLast verified:
Fort Worth · Community Food Bank · 3000 Galvez Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76111 · Food Pantries
Free groceries including fresh or frozen meats, produce, dairy, baked goods and pantry staples. Photo ID required; no zip code restrictions. One box per household every two weeks. Diapers and baby supplies available separately Monday–Friday. Drive-up limited to handicap placard holders.
When: Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Source: Community Food BankLast verified:
Dallas · Crossroads Community Services · 4500 S. Cockrell Hill Rd., Dallas, TX 75236 · Food Pantries
Client-choice grocery market for eligible families in its southwest/south Dallas County service ZIP codes (list on the source page). Call to schedule an appointment.
When: By appointment only: Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.; 1st Saturday 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; 4th Thursday 1:30–5:30 p.m. Call 469-860-6090
Source: Crossroads Community ServicesLast verified:
Fort Worth · Community Food Bank · 3000 Galvez Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76111 · Food Pantries
Free grocery boxes with photo ID; no ZIP restriction; once every 2 weeks per household.
When: Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Source: Community Food Bank Fort WorthLast verified:
Fort Worth · Community Food Bank · 3000 Galvez Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76111 · Food Pantries
Free groceries including fresh or frozen meats, produce, dairy, baked goods and pantry staples. Photo ID required; no zip code restrictions. One box per household every two weeks. Diapers and baby supplies available separately Monday–Friday. Drive-up limited to handicap placard holders.
When: Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Source: Community Food BankLast verified:
Dallas · Crossroads Community Services · 4500 S. Cockrell Hill Rd., Dallas, TX 75236 · Food Pantries
Client-choice grocery market for eligible families in its southwest/south Dallas County service ZIP codes (list on the source page). Call to schedule an appointment.
When: By appointment only: Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.; 1st Saturday 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; 4th Thursday 1:30–5:30 p.m. Call 469-860-6090
Source: Crossroads Community ServicesLast verified:
Fort Worth · Community Food Bank · 3000 Galvez Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76111 · Food Pantries
Free grocery boxes with photo ID; no ZIP restriction; once every 2 weeks per household.
When: Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Source: Community Food Bank Fort WorthLast verified:
Fort Worth · Community Food Bank · 3000 Galvez Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76111 · Food Pantries
Free groceries including fresh or frozen meats, produce, dairy, baked goods and pantry staples. Photo ID required; no zip code restrictions. One box per household every two weeks. Diapers and baby supplies available separately Monday–Friday. Drive-up limited to handicap placard holders.
When: Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Source: Community Food BankLast verified:
Dallas · Crossroads Community Services · 4500 S. Cockrell Hill Rd., Dallas, TX 75236 · Food Pantries
Client-choice grocery market for eligible families in its southwest/south Dallas County service ZIP codes (list on the source page). Call to schedule an appointment.
When: By appointment only: Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.; 1st Saturday 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; 4th Thursday 1:30–5:30 p.m. Call 469-860-6090
Source: Crossroads Community ServicesLast verified:
Fort Worth · Community Food Bank · 3000 Galvez Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76111 · Food Pantries
Free groceries including fresh or frozen meats, produce, dairy, baked goods and pantry staples. Photo ID required; no zip code restrictions. One box per household every two weeks. Diapers and baby supplies available separately Monday–Friday. Drive-up limited to handicap placard holders.
When: Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Source: Community Food BankLast verified:
Dallas · Crossroads Community Services · 4500 S. Cockrell Hill Rd., Dallas, TX 75236 · Food Pantries
Client-choice grocery market for eligible families in its southwest/south Dallas County service ZIP codes (list on the source page). Call to schedule an appointment.
When: By appointment only: Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.; 1st Saturday 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; 4th Thursday 1:30–5:30 p.m. Call 469-860-6090
Source: Crossroads Community ServicesLast verified:
Fort Worth · Cowtown Farmers Market · Veterans Park Grand Pavilion, 8901 Clifford St, White Settlement, TX 76108 · Food Pantries
Accepts SNAP/Lone Star Card. Visit the info booth to swipe for tokens usable on eligible foods and receive matching Double Up Food Bucks vouchers (up to $30 per day) for fruits and vegetables. WIC FMNP and Senior FMNP accepted seasonally. Producer-only market with local goods.
When: Saturdays 8 a.m.–12 p.m. year-round
Source: Cowtown Farmers MarketLast verified:
Dallas · Crossroads Community Services · 4500 S. Cockrell Hill Rd., Dallas, TX 75236 · Food Pantries
Client-choice grocery market for eligible families in its southwest/south Dallas County service ZIP codes (list on the source page). Call to schedule an appointment.
When: By appointment only: Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.; 1st Saturday 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; 4th Thursday 1:30–5:30 p.m. Call 469-860-6090
Source: Crossroads Community ServicesLast verified:
Dallas · 2-1-1 Texas / Texas Health and Human Services · Dial 2-1-1 or search online · Food Pantries
Free, confidential referrals to food pantries, utility and rent help, and other services across Texas.
When: 24/7
Source: 2-1-1 TexasLast verified:
Dallas · Catholic Charities Dallas · Multiple Dallas-area locations · Food Pantries
Fixed and mobile pantries across the Diocese of Dallas; SNAP/TANF/SSI households eligible without proof.
When: Varies by site
Source: Catholic Charities DallasLast verified:
Dallas · Feeding Texas · Texas statewide network · Food Pantries
Directory of Texas food banks including North Texas and Tarrant Area for DFW residents.
When: Ongoing
Source: Feeding TexasLast verified:
Plano · North Texas Food Bank · 3677 Mapleshade Lane, Plano, TX 75075 · Food Pantries
NTFB network pantry and meal finder for Dallas–Fort Worth area counties.
When: See finder
Listed on Feeding America / NTFBLast verified:
Dallas · North Texas Food Bank · Search by address or ZIP (13 North Texas counties) · Food Pantries
North Texas Food Bank's locator lists partner pantries, mobile pantries and meal sites across North Texas. For SNAP application help, call 214-269-0906.
When: Varies by pantry
Source: North Texas Food BankLast verified:
Mesquite / East Dallas County · Sharing Life Community Outreach · See partner list by city · Food Pantries
Find Sharing Life's community distribution partners serving Mesquite, Balch Springs and eastern Dallas County.
When: Varies by partner
Source: Sharing LifeLast verified:
Fort Worth · Tarrant Area Food Bank · Pantries and mobile distributions across Tarrant County / Fort Worth · Food Pantries
TAFB’s Find Food tools help Fort Worth residents locate pantries, mobile distributions, and SNAP assistance. Call ahead when possible.
When: Varies by pantry—check the Find Food map
Source: Tarrant Area Food BankLast verified:
Fort Worth · Tarrant Area Food Bank · 2600 Cullen Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107 · Food Pantries
Regional food bank supplying a network of partner pantries. Use the Find Food map on the site to locate free groceries and meals near you (call ahead to confirm hours). Community Resource Specialists assist with SNAP benefit applications. Does not distribute food directly to individuals.
When: See website; partner pantries vary
Source: Tarrant Area Food BankLast verified:
Fort Worth · Tarrant Area Food Bank · 2600 Cullen, Fort Worth, TX 76107 · Food Pantries
Tarrant Area Food Bank partner pantries serving Tarrant and surrounding counties.
When: See site
Listed on Feeding TexasLast verified:
Dallas · The Stewpot (First Presbyterian Church of Dallas) · The Bridge, 1818 Corsicana St., Dallas, TX · Food Pantries
Hot meals for people experiencing homelessness. You need to meet with a Bridge caseworker and get a Bridge ID before receiving meals.
When: Breakfast 7:30–8:30 a.m.; lunch 12–1 p.m.; dinner 6–7 p.m. (overnight Bridge guests only)
Source: The StewpotLast verified:
Fort Worth · YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth · Participating YMCA locations (Downtown, Northpark, Northwest, McDonald, Bedford Center, others) · Food Pantries
Y Feeds Kids provides nutritious meals and snacks (brand cites ~600 kids and 15,000+ meals/snacks per month) at Fort Worth–area YMCA centers.
When: Program schedule varies by site
Listed on YMCA of Fort WorthLast verified: