Food Assistance
Overall list of Food Bank and Pantry Information
Text for Food
If you text "FOOD" to 877877 it will ask you to text a zip code or city and it will automatically send you a list of the nearest food pantries and schools in the area offering meals during the summer.
Primary Locations The following are the major food banks in the Tarrant County area. There are no zip code restrictions with these three organizations.
Community Food Bank
3000 Galvez Ave.
Ft. Worth, TX 76111
817-924-3333
A picture ID is the only requirement to get food. Food pick-up days are Monday thru Thursday (9:00-1:00pm). Meat and dairy products are usually in short supply so it’s best to go early, if possible. Mentors can contact Karen Harris to coordinate emergency food pick up for their mentees.
Hope Center
3625 E. Loop 820 S.
Ft. Worth TX 76119
817-451-6288
Mentors cannot pick up food for their clients at this food bank. Fridays are Food Distribution Days at The HOPE Center. Registration is from 8:00 AM until 10:00 AM. No one admitted after 10:00 AM!
New clients-What to Bring:
Picture ID
Proof of residency (ex. utility bill or lease)
Returning Clients:
Picture ID
Proof of residency (ex. utility bill or lease)
Family issued # card
NICA - Northside Inter-Community Agency
1600 Circle Park Blvd.
Fort Worth TX 76106
817-626-1102
Tues. - Fri. 9 am - 3:30 pm
Sat. 9:30 - 11:30 am
Food, clothing, education programs, computer lab, free Internet, youth mentoring, school clothing, senior services, bus tokens, Thanksgiving, Christmas.
Homeless people accepted as well.
All Must have Photo ID and proof of what zip code they live in.
Zip codes served: 76106, 76008, 76071, 76114, 76135, 76020, 76106, 76127, 76164, 76179, 76052, 76108, 76131 and 76177.
Evening Food Pantry
Community Crossroads
1516 Hemphill Street
Ft. Worth TX 76104
Tarrant County Residents only
1st Wednesday 6-7:00 pm
3rd Tuesday 6:30- 8:00 pm
Mobile Food Pantry at Broadway Baptist Church
305 W Broadway Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76104
Phone: (817) 336-5761
Every 3rd Monday at Broadway Baptist Church from (8:30 line starts) 9:00 (distribution starts) to 10:00.
Mobile Food Pantry at Community Crossroads
Address: 1516 Hemphill Street
Fort Worth, TX 76104
Phone: (817) 335-1231
Distributes groceries (no zip code restrictions) every Wednesday and Thursday (except the 3rd Wednesday of the month). Anyone with low or no income can receive 2 sacks of groceries (includes meat) once per month.
Mobile Food Pantry at Altamesa Church of Christ
Altamesa Church of Christ
4600 Altamesa Blvd
Fort Worth TX 76133
Tarrant Area Food Bank Mobile Pantry
The Mobil Pantry is at Altamesa Church of Christ the second Saturday of every month. Sign in desk opens at 9:30 am. Food is given out from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Bring a bag or box to carry your food in. First come, first serve. No reservations are required.
Secondary Food Assistance Locations (they may have zip codes restrictions, call first before referrals)
Christian Center of Fort Worth, Leah Vanzant Community Life Center
2809 Layton Ave
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 834-5595
Food and free clothing may be offered one day per week. Meals and gifts may be provided at Thanksgiving and Christmas as well.
Community Care Assistance, Community Caring Center
317 Commerce Street
Azle, Texas 76020
(817) 270-2962
The non-profit may offer clothing, food, small household goods and/or appliances. Limited financial assistance may be offered from time to time for prescriptions, gasoline and water or electric bills.
Crowley House Of Hope
216 N Magnolia
Crowley, Texas 76036
(817) 297-6400
Provides clothing assistance. May offer more seasonal aid, such as Christmas assistance and school supplies. This can be backpacks, or gifts/toys around the holidays. Also may have financial aid.
Beautiful Feet Ministries
1709 E Hattie St
Fort Worth, TX 76104
Phone number is (817) 536-0505
Birchman Baptist Church
Main address is 9100 N Normandale Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76116
Dial (817) 244-6590
Corners of the Field, Broadway Baptist Center
Address: 305 W Broadway
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(817) 336-7464 ext. 8254
Adult clothing is offered on a first come, first serve basis. Clients can only receive items once per month.
Christian Community Assistance
1903 W Bowie
Fort Worth, TX 76110
(817) 921-9622
Eastside Ministries of Fort Worth
Location is 5929 E Lancaster
Fort Worth, TX 76112
(817) 446-3278
First H.A.N.D. Ministries of First Presbyterian Church Clothing closet is 1516 Hemphill St.
Community Crossroads
Fort Worth, TX 76110
(817) 335-1231
In addition to clothing items (such as shoes, coats, etc.) the church may offer meals. Several assistance programs are available for the homeless as well.
First Street Methodist Mission
801 W 1st Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 335-6080 Main
Offers baby clothing, formula, and programs for women and new families.
Fort Worth Hope Center DBA - The Hope Center
3625 E Loop 820 South
Fort Worth, TX 76119
(817) 451-6288
Grace (Grapevine Relief and Community Exchange)
610 Shady Brook Dr.
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 488-7009
Harvest time Storehouse (Meadowbrook First Baptist Church)
6600 Ellis Road
Fort Worth, TX 76112
(817) 457-4362
Hearts and Hands Ministries North Davis Church of Christ
Address - 1601 N Davis Street
Arlington, Texas 76012
(817) 459-4950
Helping Hands Ministry
1515 Long Avenue
River Oaks, Texas 76114
Call the center - (817) 624-3918
Larry Joe Wright Ministries/life Unlimited
3804 N Grove
Fort Worth, Texas 76106
(817) 624-3344
Sells low cost, gently used clothing, furniture, and more at a thrift store.
Living Word Outreach
Address: 107 N First Avenue
Mansfield, Texas 76063
(817) 473-6055
Need – Has a few locations around Tarrant County
5028 Broadway, Haltom City, Texas 76117, phone (817) 759-1506
732-A E Pipeline Rd, Hurst, Texas 76053, call (817) 595-0011
424 W Bedford Euless Road, Hurst, TX 76053, call (817) 280-0286
4640 Keller Hicks Road, Keller, TX 76244, call (817) 431-3340
Programs and services offered include referral and distribution of emergency food and clothing. Receive financial assistance and grants with paying TXU electric bill, as funding allows. Speak to a social worker for referrals for medical care, dental and eye care as well.
Neighborhood Needs
6717 S. Hulen St.
Fort Worth TX 76133
817-370-8601
Food and Clothing
Open on Tuesdays and Saturdays 10:00-11:30 am for food and clothing.
New Faith Ministries
Main address is 1028 N Davis Dr.
New Faith Church of God
Arlington, TX 76012
Dial - (682) 222-7216
Olive Place Baptist Church
3283 Olive Place
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 738-4005
Opening Doors for Women in Need
Address: 3507 Horne St.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 920-9326
Resources are focused on helping women become independent and financially stable. It offers transitional housing, food pantry; clothing for men, women and children; educational classes (GED preparation and computer training); support groups and referrals.
South Central Alliance of Churches
2101 Hemphill St
Fort Worth, TX 76110
(817) 923-0486
Southside Church of Christ
2101 Hemphill
Fort Worth, TX 76110
Phone - (817) 923-8276
Learn about clothing, holiday, and seasonal support that is available. Christmas items, gifts, and clothing for children may be offered around the holidays.
St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church
1201 S Cherry Lane
Fort Worth, TX 76108
(817) 246-3622
United Community Centers Inc, Bethlehem Center
970 E Humbolt St
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(817) 332-7911
United Community Centers Inc, Polytechnic Community Center
Main address: 3100 Avenue
Fort Worth, TX 76105
Telephone number is (817) 531-2803
United Community Centers Inc, Wesley Community Center
3600 N Crump St
Fort Worth, TX 76106
Call the clothing closet at (817) 625-8205
University Baptist Church
2709 Wabash Ave
Fort Worth, Texas 76109
(817) 921-2480
The agency runs a clothing closet and food pantry. Other support includes household items (no furniture) when available. Some classes, such as ESL, are offered.
West Freeway Church of Christ
8000 Western Hills Boulevard
Fort Worth, TX 76108
Telephone number - (817) 246-0418
Water from The Rock
1015 Gibbins Road
Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 860-9702