Food Pantry in Dallas County, Texas

Meals & Food Pantry provides hot meals year-round to anyone in need. Food Pantries provide several days worth of groceries to families to help them get through the week and grocery delivery services for home bound seniors.

For the out-of-work and for the thousands of working poor who are employed but still living in poverty, The Salvation Army provides emergency assistance to help get families through crisis situations.

Services Available:
One month rent/mortgage/utility payment
Food bag for 3 days

If your crisis is caused by other circumstances such as substance abuse or domestic violence, we can help by providing information and referral for additional supportive services.

Call 214-424-7208 for more information.

The Salvation Army's mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in his name without discrimination. We believe Christ changes lives. This faith gives us a motivation that goes beyond simply doing good. We have a passion for doing the most good for body, soul and spirit.

The Salvation Army Food Pantry program provides groceries to members of our community who are struggling with this most basic of needs. For more information call 214) 941-5911 or 5914.

Food Pantry program provides groceries to members of our community who are struggling with this must basic of needs.

The Salvation Army Food Pantry provides groceries to members of our community who are struggling with this must basic of needs. We offer a food pantry that will provide an individual or family a food box with several days worth of food. An individual or family can receive a food box every 30 days.

Please bring the following documents:

-Current Photo ID
-Proof of Residency
--Utility Bill
--Lease Agreement
-Proof of Income
--Paystub
--Unemployment or Food Stamp Award Letter
--Child Support
--Social Security Letter
-Proof of everyone living in household
--Birth Certificate

Contact or visit the closest location for services. Food pantry is closed each day from 11:30AM - 1:00PM

The Food Pantry has been providing food to needy families since 2001. This is an ongoing ministry based solely on donations of food and time from the congregation, the community, Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops and area churches.

Our food pantry is open on Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Tuesday evenings. Serving Rowlett, Rockwall, Sachse, Wylie and Garland.

Fish and Loaves food ministry is open on Saturdays, from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Families must arrive by 12:00 pm to complete the application process.

• Proof of residency is required. This may be an apartment lease, utility bill, or any document confirming that the family is a resident of Irving, Texas. Only one family per address will be served.
• Each family must complete an application during the initial visit to determine eligibility under TexCap guidelines.
• The amount of food distributed is based on family size. To determine family size, an item of identification must be presented for each family member. Acceptable IDs include: birth certificates, social security cards, drivers license, or school IDs.
• For eligible families, food will be given on the first visit. Vouchers will be issued for up to 2 additional visits. If the family is still in need, vouchers can be redeemed after 30 days from the last visit. Service is ended upon three food orders.
• Fish and Loaves will provide referrals to other local agencies or churches which will provide assistance to families in need.

The Yellow House at the Mesquite Church of Christ is a ministry dedicated to feeding those in our community in need of food.

We provide food to families living in the following zip codes:
75040 75087 75114 75150 75180
75041 75088 75126 75159 75181
75042 75089 75142 75160 75182
75043 75098 75149 75161

Each time you visit, you are required to bring:
• Proof of Address (such as a water or utility bill
• Photo ID

You will be issued a Yellow Card after your first visit that you must also bring with you on each subsequent visit.

Dayspring Family Church's Food Pantry provides food to people and families in need. To receive food, you must provide an Irving ID, and households can only receive food once a month.

Call 972-399-7729 for more information.

The Social Service Center assists those in immediate need on a temporary basis and make referrals to agencies that provide long term service. The Center provides social service to the church and the Dallas community including providing food and clothing to those in need as an outreach ministry.

Call 214-421-8208 for more information or stop by to receive services.

Oak Cliff Churches for Emergency Aid supplies food to Oak Cliff residents. Limited cash funds are also available for other emergency needs. Money requests must come through other social service agencies. Those seeking assistance must reside in one of the following zip codes: 75203, 75208, 75211, 75212, 75216, 75224, 75232, 75233, 75236, 75237, 75241 and 75249. There are no fees for these services.

The Food Pantry of Hamilton Park UMC is committed to serve the nutritional needs of our faith community by providing food for families in need and transition. We shall be a bridge in assisting families within the HP community to prolong sufficient health and nutrition. Members of HPUMC will work to provide families who are less fortunate with an opportunity to have food and nourishment as they so need.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Eleanor Crockett
Food Pantry Ministry Chairperson
eliejc@tx.rr.com or call the Church office 972-235-4633

The Crisis Center was established in 1995 to assist members of our church family and the community with the basic necessities of life. This includes rent, mortgage, utilities, food, clothing and medical supplemental aid. It is here to step in, step up and help people step out of a bad situation; because through Christ there is always hope.

Operating hours are Monday - Thursday from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. For an appointment, please call (214) 821-4443.

The wecan! pantry program provides emergency food packages to any qualified household once per year. For more information, call (214) 521-5197 ext. 121 or gregg.smith@olumc.org.

Carver Heights Baptist Church has a food pantry that provides food to those in the zip codes 75216 & 75241. Bring a photo ID and two bills in your name or lease agreement to receive services.

East Gate Missionary Baptist Church offers a food pantry and clothing for those in need. Services are available on Monday, Friday and Saturday.

Please bring the following:

•Current picture ID for all adults 18 and older in household.
•Birth certificates, medicaid card or school shot records for all children in household.
•Proof of household income.
•Proof of resident in zip codes 75216, 75224, 75232, 75237 or 75241.

For additional information, please contact us at 214-371-2633 ext. 1.

Our food pantry provides food for local community residents We are open on Mondays from 10 am-12 pm and Tuesdays from 3 pm-5 pm. Email us at rosaflores@ourgraceplace.org for more information.

Harmony Food Pantry is now open every Monday and Thursday! If you know a family in need we serve on Mondays from 4 pm – 7 pm and Thursdays from 10 am – 1 pm. We are located at 6969 Pastor Bailey Drive, Suite 300. Call 214 467-6770 for more information.

St. Mark AME Zion Church provides a food pantry to people in need. The food pantry is open on the first Tuesday of every month.

Call 214-371-2024 or visit the church for more information.

Golden Gate Missionary Baptist Church is committed to community transformation. We offer a food pantry to those in need on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesdays.

If you have a question, email info@goldengatembc.org or call 214-942-7474.

Mountain View Church of Christ is a member of the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB). The pantry is available to those in need on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

If you or someone you know is in need of this service, or if you would like to learn more about this ministry, please contact Darlyn Gay at dgay@mtviewcoc.org.

Revive Community Care is an outreach ministry of the Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church to serve its community of believers and community at large with needs such as food, clothing and Christmas gifts for children, therefore, providing opportunity for members to serve.

-Food Pantry-Provides food free of charge to members of our church, as well as families and individuals in our community who are facing financial struggles. It is open on Wednesdays, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. If you would like to support the Revive Food Pantry but you're unable to contribute financially, you can simply use your Kroger Card to earn dollars for Revive.
-Unity Park is to afford a variety of opportunities for our church members and friends to prepare and serve meals, and provide hydration and treats for the city’s homeless. Our ministry leader works closely with park directors to coordinate events at Unity Park which are typically scheduled on the 4th Sabbath of each month.
-Children's Program-Working with local non-profit family and child services, Revive provides the opportunity for children to experience the joy of Christmas with Build A Bear and Christmas gifts through our Christmas Wish Tree.
-Arlington Church Emergency Response Team is to deploy trained teams to provide support to local professional responders in the event of a disaster. The ACERT teams will provide first aid, spiritual and emotional support, debris removal, chainsaw crews, and food for victims affected by the disaster. CERT training is required to participate.

Good Street Baptist Church provides food pantry for people in need in the City of Dallas.
For more information call 214-421-8208.

The Food Pantry provides bagged goods to needy families. Approximately 100 bags are distributed every month and each bag costs approximately $10.00.

Food Program fights poverty by alleviating hunger among. The San Felipe Distribution Center, located in East Dallas, is where food is collected from food drives, volunteer donations or orders from the North Texas Food Bank. The primary function of the distribution center is to ensure that each of our food pantries provides nutritionally balanced foods to our clients.

Holy Cross Catholic Church provides nutritious food items to working poor members of the parish and community and older adults on fixed incomes. By appointment only Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Closed Tuesday and Thursday.

Contact Gail Roberson, 214-375-3715.

Brother Bill's Helping Hand strives to offer programs that meet immediate physical needs and offer hope for a better future.

Our Grocery Store provides free food to feed families and individuals in need. We supply groceries for residents that do not have enough food because they lack the resources to purchase it. We serve everyone from low income families, single parents, senior citizens, unemployed individuals, disabled veterans, working poor, and anyone else that comes to the pantry for food assistance. We serve everyone regardless of their race, color, or religion. The amount of food given depends on household size.

We are open the Wednesdays and Thursdays and the 2nd Saturday of the month.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul provides food for the hungry through food pantries and/or grocery store gift cards. This program provides emergency food once every 3 months to people in need.

If you are in need of help – please call us at 469-607-0909 or email us at helpme@svdpdallas.org. You will receive information and referrals to the Society in your area and/or other agencies for assistance.

Irving Cares is dedicated to identifying and providing its residents with temporary assistance and training to promote self-sufficiency.

The goal of the food pantry is to prevent hunger and help overcome a crisis. We provide nutritious groceries in an amount that should feed the family for a week. The food pantry is open Monday – Friday, from 9 am until 3:30 pm.

Everyone needing food is seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Most visits are completed in about an hour. All residents of Irving, Texas have equal access to the Food Pantry.

In addition, each Monday, the North Texas Food Bank Social Services Coordinator is at Irving Cares to assist enrollment in Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program SNAP (Food Stamp) benefits. It’s completely free with no cost to applicants. The coordinator can:

- Answer questions about the application process, procedures, and guidelines.
- Supply the proper forms and application assistance to properly complete the required forms.
- Complete the application and interview process in one visit.
- Issue an EBT benefits card, if applicable.
- Provide status updates on your case, once you have applied through their department.

To get help, residents should bring a photo ID, proof of Irving residence, and proof of identity for the people in the household. Social security cards are not required. Irving residents sign in, fill out an information sheet and meet privately with a case manager.

Visit us to get help or for more information contact us at (972) 721-9181.

Crisis Ministries assists families and individuals in crisis by meeting their physical and spiritual needs.

We provide food, hygiene, baby products and other essential items to individuals and families. We provide road warriors with food, hygiene and basic needs 5 days a week and can provide emergency shelter assistance in extreme weather.

Our Services include:

Meals & Groceries:
Crisis Ministries provides groceries several times a year to thousands of families. We also provide bread, sweets and other perishables every two weeks. When we receive more of any given perishable than we can give to families, we share these items with smaller food pantries and our Irving Heritage Senior Center for their free breakfast and reduced cost lunches. Additionally we provide a daily meal bag to road warriors.

Hygiene Products:
Upon request we provide a wide variety of items as available. These include soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, lotion, feminine products, and diapers. Full size products are provided to families and sample/hotel sizes are provided to the road warriors.

Vision Assistance:
Reading glasses and some other services are available.

Emergency Shelter:
Crisis Ministries partners with other organizations to house road warriors during extreme weather. This includes renting rooms, cots and the purchasing of blankets and other items to assist our friends on the street with protection from the elements.

Financial Assistance:
Limited financial assistance is available for a wide variety of expenses. Utilities, rent, transportation and repairs are available to qualified individuals. An appointment must be scheduled to apply and home visits may also be needed. Some expenses may require participation in a spending workshop.

Job Assistance:
We post local jobs and also provide direct referrals. Assistance with developing a resume and some financial assistance may be available to take classes to prepare an individual for the workplace. This may include assistance with certification fees.

People That Care program provides food, hope and referrals to people in need. This program provides food assistance to the individuals and families living in zip codes 75050, 75051, 75052, 75053, and 75054.

Grand Prairie United Charities offers on-site food pantry, rent/mortgage/shelter assistance, utility assistance (electric, gas, water), prescription/medication assistance and information and referrals.

Persons applying for service must:
• Reside in Grand Prairie
• Provide proof of income for the past thirty days
• Provide proof of residency (current lease or mortgage statement)
• Provide proof of identification for all adult household members
• Provide social security cards for all members of the household

We see clients from 9:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. However due to the high demand for financial assistance we take our last sign-in at 1:00 p.m. An appointment is required for anyone needing rent/mortgage or utility payments, but people needing food or medicine can be seen on a walk-in basis.

The Mission of the Grand Prairie Co-op is to provide emergency food, clothing and crisis assistance to needy citizens of Grand Prairie and to others who may meet specific eligibility requirements. Clients must be residents of Grand Prairie and meet the TexCap income limits for households. Photo ID and proof of residency required for applicant and birth certificates for children.

The Grand Prairie Co-op also has a Crisis Fund to help people in desperate circumstances. This fund assists with utilities and rent for those facing eviction, as well as gasoline for clients with job interviews. The fund also covers partial payments on prescription drugs.

Each family is eligible for food three times per year and monetary assistance once a year. The Co-op shares client assistance with other agencies in the city and county.

NETWORK of Community Ministries responds to human need by giving short-term assistance with the goal of helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency. We help improve lives of low income families and dedicated daily to resolving their unexpected hardships with food, medication, clothing, rent, utility assistance, counseling and prescriptions.

We are opening the window of opportunity through streamlining the client intake process, offering client choice in distributing food; providing job resource services, information and referrals, giving the clients free clothing from the new clothes closet, and maintaining partnerships with the public agencies and other charities to better serve our clients.

You will need to bring to proof of residence (a lease or utility bill in your name) and photo identification upon arriving for your appointment.

Criteria for receiving assistance is as follows:

-Client must provide proof of financial need
-Client must provide documentation of income, expenses, and any crisis situations
-Client must provide identification for all members of the household
-Client must have a viable plan or be willing to form a viable plan with a caseworker
-Client must be cooperative, courteous, and honest with NETWORK staff

Call and set up an appointment: 972-234-8880, please listen carefully to the automated options to choose the right department for your situation. A receptionist will set up an appointment for you. Appointments are typically made about a week in advance unless there has been a cancellation.

A National Problem
Local governments are faced with escalating costs for maintaining public safety and a host of other serious problems such as homelessness, drug addiction, mental health, disability, veteran issues, chronic illness and emergency medical care. Texas is the largest criminal justice system in the United States, with 85,000+ individuals returning from prison/state/county jails to our Texas communities annually. Historically, the community-based offender programs throughout the State are limited to those offenders on probation or parole supervision.
And despite the existence of some well-established programs to help meet certain reintegration needs, these programs have not coordinated their services to avoid unnecessary duplication of efforts; nor have the individuals themselves had one place to go to help access these services as part of a comprehensive reentry plan. It was to meet this need, first in Dallas County, but now statewide, that Unlocking DOORS™ was formed.
Unlocking DOORS’™ Nationally-Unique Reentry Delivery Model
Recognizing the interlinking relationships among the various parts of the criminal justice system, Unlocking DOORS'™ nationally-unique model spearheads a paradigm shift in the delivery of reentry services by fostering a "community-based" cooperative/collaborative effort to address this historically complex problem. This model embraces a systematic approach to a compendium of ideas, practices and programs that improve response time.
Unlocking DOORS™ seeks to create and promote a safer more productive society by revolutionizing reentry service delivery to former offenders through individual and community empowerment, education and engagement.
Statistics show that more than 4 in 10 offenders will return to state prison within 3 years of their release, and, that 77% of offenders will return to prison within 5 years of their release because they are not equipped with the tools necessary to successfully reenter free society. This has caused local governments to face escalating costs for maintaining public safety and a host of other serious problems such as homelessness, drug addiction, mental health, disability, veteran issues, chronic illness and emergency medical care. Exacerbating successful reentry is the overrepresentation of people with mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse issues within the criminal justice system. Given the daily influx of offenders attempting reintegration into our communities, it is vital to our society’s long-term safety, well-being and future that we provide the necessary assistance to help make their reentry and their future one that is clear from further involvement with the law. Without this guidance, many of these individuals will reoffend (recidivate), costing taxpayer dollars, increasing the crime rate and destroying the chances for a healthy and productive society.
As Founder, President and CEO of Unlocking DOORS™, Christina Melton Crain Esq. has dedicated her career to improving all aspects of the criminal justice system. Crain is the former Chairman of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice – the oversight board for the incarceration, parole and probation of Texas adult felons; being the first and only woman ever to lead the nine-member board, with a Texas state prison named in her honor: The Christina Melton Crain Unit in Gatesville, Texas. Christina’s unique experience allowed her the opportunity to see first-hand the gap which has existed far too long in the system – the absence of a seamless, cohesive and coordinated transition track for individuals reentering free society after involvement with the criminal justice system; as well as the lack of raw on-the-ground data to factually demonstrate true recidivism analytics and predictive trends for use in building a smarter, more effective system of reentry. Unlocking DOORS™ was created to close these gaps. And, in the short seven years since the organization’s founding, Christina has witnessed the transformative affect Unlocking DOORS™ has had on former offenders when they are connected to the services they desperately need in a comprehensive and collaborative manner, as well as the communities in which they reside. By giving individuals a second chance, Unlocking DOORS™ is improving lives, cutting crime rates, saving tax payer dollars, and strengthening communities. The benefits to our communities are endless.
Through its nationally-unique model, Unlocking DOORS™ is revolutionizing the delivery of reentry services to former offenders through community empowerment, education and engagement. Unlocking DOORS'™ model uniquely focuses on the client's "individual" needs through an innovative, highly-coordinated continuum of care approach that fully engages the client and the community. By empowering the client to take an active role in mapping his future, the client's outlook changes: he begins to appreciate the Model's comprehensive and collaborative approach; becomes personally aware of the resources (and, agencies) available and willing to assist him; thereby, making him more committed to his role in achieving success. He feels hopeful, secure, confident, happier and healthier; increasing the likelihood that he will find a future of self-sufficiency that is crime-free.
This innovative delivery method ultimately eases the burden, both financially and physically, on the criminal justice system, empowering societies to flourish by solving issues locally in a comprehensive manner. Unlocking DOORS™ accomplishes its mission through the following three (3) primary areas:
1. COMPREHENSIVE PRE/POST-RELEASE CLIENT REENTRY BROKERAGE™ - EMPOWERING, EDUCATING AND ENGAGING CLIENTS
(For individuals 18 years of age or older with a criminal background (incarceration) not required; only a criminal record)
Provides former offenders wishing to successfully reintegrate into free society “reentry navigation services” that include client and local community empowerment and engagement in the delivery of reentry services. By empowering, educating and engaging the client to take an active role in mapping his future, the client's outlook changes: he begins to appreciate the benefits of the Model's comprehensive and collaborative approach; he becomes personally aware of the resources (and, individuals) available and willing to assist him; thereby, making him more committed to his role in achieving success. He feels hopeful, secure, confident, happier and healthier; increasing the likelihood that he will find a future of self-sufficiency that is crime-free. And, uniquely, once an Unlocking DOORS’™ client, always an Unlocking DOORS’™ client – he will have a familiar, open and friendly place to when the going gets tough. Through systematic and carefully coordinated collaboration and partnership with a “brokered” Community Network of 223 (and counting) statewide agencies, organizations and providers, Unlocking DOORS’™ model allows individuals with criminal backgrounds to transition back into the community in a positive, steady, yet comprehensive format that increases their motivation and their chances for a future of self-sufficiency that is crime free. This model consists of the following:
• Comprehensive risk/needs assessment (four (4) separate assessment tools are used to determine the client’s risk for reoffending, specific needs, achieved training and work history, education level, eligible benefits, etc.) – Texas Risk Assessment Tool – Reentry Tool (TRAS); Behaviors and Experiences Inventory; Benefits Calculator; and, Career Key;
• Individualized Reentry Brokerage™ Plan compiled by the client’s dedicated Unlocking DOORS’™ Reentry Broker™ from all information gained during the client’s assessment; the plan is “individualized” to the client’s specific needs;
• Referrals to one or more of Unlocking DOORS’™ Community Network Partners/Providers and other service providers/resources (the experts in specific services and resources) to assist the client in working through the specific items addressed in his/her Individualized Reentry Brokerage™ Plan; and
• Ongoing Monitoring and Assistance Going Forward of the client’s progress as he/she works through his/her Individualized Reentry Brokerage™ Plan via the Unlocking DOORS’™ Texas Reentry Analytic Client Evaluator (TRACE) Client Database, with re-brokerage and future assistance always just a phone call away. ONCE AN UNLOCKING DOORS’™ CLIENT, ALWAYS AN UNLOCKING DOORS’™ CLIENT!!!!!
2. COMMUNITY COLLABORATION, EDUCATION AND TRAINING – EMPOWERING, EDUCATING AND ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY
Believing that “local knowledge” is the most valuable tool when it comes to solving issues impacting society, Unlocking DOORS’™ unique model relies heavily on community engagement (individuals, organizations, businesses) in effectively mapping a reentry system that will ensure reintegration success for former offenders wishing to make a fresh start with no future entanglement with the law. To that end, Unlocking DOORS’™ scalable model educates, trains, and collaborates with all “local” stakeholders (government, corrections, law enforcement, service providers, the public, etc.) to empower the community, as a whole, in the delivery of reentry services to those former offenders reentering their specific community. Known as the “Unlocking DOORS™ Community Network”, this group, comprised of "brokered" partnerships with 223 (and counting) community stakeholders, works directly with Unlocking DOORS™ to provide clients the “expert local field” services and resources required to lead them to a future of success. These services include, but are not limited to:
• Annual Texas Reentry Symposium - where in-depth audience discussion and engagement lead to the creation of an annual “Call-To-Action” which is implemented going forward
• Public Awareness Events – i.e., “Evening with Piper Kerman, Author of Orange is the New Black”
• Community Speaking Requests for all organizations interested in criminal justice and reentry
• Unlocking DOORS’™ Community Network Partner/Provider meetings, coordinated calls, etc. to collaborate, network, train and determine best-practices and next steps in moving forward
3. ANALYTIC REPORTING OF EVIDENCE-BASED ANALYTICS AND PREDICTIVE TRENDS – EMPOWERING, EDUCATING AND ENGAGING POLICY MAKERS AND FUNDERS
Unlocking DOORS™ collects, analyzes and reports its high value sets of evidence-based client data “to stakeholders to illustrate and note predictive trends in the criminal justice arena. Although a broad spectrum of data is reported, Unlocking DOORS™ gives primary focus to four key services without which an individual is most assuredly set to re-offend – Housing, Employment, Transportation, and Medical/Mental Health. This allows funders and policy makers to better determine areas of cost savings across the board and allows for smart and effective funding, policy and legislative decisions when it comes to improving public safety. Unlocking DOORS™ has partnered with Pieces Technologies, a Dallas-based 501(c) (3) health information company with a goal of connecting social services and healthcare systems to advance health at every decision point. Unlocking DOORS™ is using the PCCI/Pieces’ Iris™ software - a configurable, client-centered case management (in this case, Reentry Brokerage™) tool designed specifically for non-profit and social service agencies. Pieces Technologies’ Iris™ software tool enables Unlocking DOORS™ to safely share data and seamlessly refer ex-offenders across its growing Network. The Pieces Iris™ software has already helped transform healthcare; but this is the first time it has been used to improve the criminal justice system.
Unlocking DOORS™ serves all adults, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status, who have a criminal background (regardless of history of incarceration) who have a criminal background/record AND are interested in successfully reintegrating into society. Clients span all populations, including (but not limited to) veterans, disabled, homeless, HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses, and those with mental illness. Following is the demographic breakdown of current Unlocking DOORS™ clients: 55% Male; 45% Female; 31% Anglo; 61% African American; 1% American Indian/Alaska Native; 0.14% Multi-Race; 0.26% Asian; and 6.6% Other.
Community as a Key to Successful Reentry
Believing that “local knowledge” is the most valuable tool when it comes to solving issues impacting society, Unlocking DOORS’™ unique model relies heavily on community engagement (individuals, organizations, businesses) in effectively mapping a reentry system that will ensure reintegration success for former offenders wishing to make a fresh start with no future entanglement with the law. To that end, Unlocking DOORS’™ scalable model embodies the inclusion and insights of all “local” stakeholders (government, corrections, law enforcement, service providers, the public, etc.) to ensure that the community, as a whole, is truly invested in the delivery of reentry services to those former offenders reentering their specific community. Known as the “Unlocking DOORS™ Community Network”, this group, comprised of "brokered" partnerships with 223 (and counting) community stakeholders, works directly with Unlocking DOORS™ to provide clients the “expert local field” services and resources required to lead them to a future of success. A complete listing of the Community Network partners/providers can be viewed at http://unlockingdoors.org/partners-providers.html.
To Unlocking DOORS™, success is witnessed when a client:
• Finds sustainable employment, housing, medical/mental health treatment and transportation;
• Makes all court-ordered and Unlocking DOORS'™-generated appointments; and
• Does not have further entanglement with the law

North Dallas Shared Ministries provides a wide range of services, including a food pantry. Our emergency food and toiletries pantry will provide approximately $125 worth of groceries (a one week supply) for a single person, or approximately $60 per person worth of groceries for a multiple person household.

We always stock a full complement of food and hygiene items including milk, eggs, fresh/frozen meats, flour, sugar, toilet paper, laundry and bath soap, shampoo, diapers and baby wipes, canned fruits, vegetables, meats, soups, peanut butter and jelly, cereal, rice, pasta and beans, an assortment of breads, pizza and other items such as pancake flour, syrup and cooking oil.

Applicants must meet our eligibility requirements and may receive food eight times in twelve months. We begin accepting applications at 9:00 a.m.

Eligibility requirements:

- Client must live within our service area.
- Clients must provide photo ID and proof of address.

Food Pantry services are available Monday through Saturday.

Everyone seeking our assistance must apply in person. We serve clients and patients on a first-come, first-served basis.

Food Pantry Program provides fresh produce, canned goods, frozen foods and perishables people living with HIV. The services are available free of charge to HIV sick persons with a valid client I.D. card and current photo I.D. We are open on Monday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Tuesday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
For more information, call 214-528-0144.

Housing Program provides case management, life skills groups, food and diaper pantry assistance. Individuals must be considered homeless (homeless verification letter required) must be alcohol and drug free, must be working full time or part time and going to school.

For more information about our Housing Program, call 972-276-0423 ext. 229 or 241.

The Cedar Hill Food Pantry is a community-wide effort to alleviate hunger in our city. We are pledged by our by-laws to provide food and other assistance, without discrimination, to eligible needy families living in the Cedar Hill Independent School District.

Applications are taken Monday and Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. No appointment is needed, just arrive during our application hours. We will assist you in submitting an application with information on residency, number of people in family, employment situation, Federal assistance and expenses.

If accepted, the application is good for six (6) months or twelve (12) visits, whichever comes first. Each member of the family will receive food every two weeks. Clients may reapply up to three times (services may not extend for more than two (2) years without medical or “special” circumstances. Each case is reviewed by the Client Benefit Committee on an individual basis.

Each member of the family receives one "basic food unit" every two weeks. A unit consists of:

• 1 Tomato Product
• 2 Vegetables
• 1 Can of Soup
• 1 Can of Beans
• 1 Can of Fruit
• 1 Can of Meat
• 1 Starch (pasta, rice, or dry beans)
• 1 Cereal
• "Extras" (discretionary – depending on what we have on hand and number of people in family).

Each November and December, clients receive a complete meal for Thanksgiving & Christmas which includes:

• Turkey
• Stuffing
• 2 Canned Vegetables
• Sweet Potatoes
• Cranberry Sauce
• Pie Shell & filling

All the following information is needed to document your eligibility. Please gather these materials in preparation for your interview.

• Current pay check stub
• Rental/mortgage agreement
• Entitlement Certificate (AFDC, Food Stamps, SSI, VA, etc.)
• Retirement, Social Security benefits, Unemployment , workers comp.
• Copy of two utility bills
• Copy of driver’s license for all household drivers
• Proof that children attend Cedar Hill Schools (Report card, Free/reduce Lunch Program letter, Medicaid card with address)

Please come by during our application hours to apply or call us at 972-293-2822 if you have any questions.

Cedar Hill Food Pantry provides free food to feed families and individuals in need. We supply groceries for residents that do not have enough food because they lack the resources to purchase it. We serve everyone from low income families, single parents, senior citizens, unemployed individuals, disabled veterans, working poor, and anyone else that comes to the pantry that needs We serve everyone regardless of their race, color, or religion. The amount of food given depends on household size.

This program provides a food pantry to people in need living in the Cedar Hill Independent School District.

For further information about Cedar Hill Food Pantry, please call us at 972-293-2822.

Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Greater Dallas is a nonsectarian mental health and social services agency that impacts almost 11,000 lives a year. For more than 65 years, JFS has welcomed anyone through our doors regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or the ability to pay. Our mission is to provide professional, effective and affordable mental health and social services that promote lifelong self-sufficiency and well-being for anyone in need.

Jewish Family Service (JFS) Food Pantry is an affiliate of the North Texas Food Bank, addressing issues related to hunger in the Dallas area. The program provides food and case management to people in need. The Food Pantry is set up so that individuals are able to choose food items just as they would in a grocery store. Kosher foods are available for those who observe Jewish dietary laws. In addition to regularly scheduled appointments for individuals and families, the program also provides home delivery for the homebound or disabled individuals as appropriate.

For those individuals who come to the Pantry, access to the food pantry Case Manager is provided. When an unmet need arises, they are provided with information and referrals as appropriate and also coordination of those needed services. "Wraparound Services" are provided to address basic needs essential to regaining self sufficiency.

Those who use our Food Pantry have access, if needed, to our individual and family counseling, employment counseling, family violence intervention, special needs services and services for the elderly.

You must call to make an appointment before visiting the Food Pantry

Adopt A Block provides an atmosphere of fun on the second Saturday of each month where neighbors in the Kirby Park area can gather and enjoy a free lunch, receive clothing and a bag of food, and an awesome Kidz Jam area for the littlest family members.

The Bridge Connection - Request for Help:

If you would like to request help, please complete our form, available on our website, in its entirety. Age and gender are requested for reporting purposes. Some of our funding comes based on ages that we serve.

At Christ’s Foundry we offer a variety of community programs for people in need. Every Monday we offer free fresh bread and bible study. Every Saturday we have a fruit and vegetable distrbution.

Bread Distribution - Monday
Fruit and Vegetable Distribution - Saturday

The Fort Worth HOPE Center is a nonprofit, community-based organization. Incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in 2004, we have served low-income and unemployed families in Fort Worth and Dallas since 2002. Our motto is “Fight HUNGER and Feed HOPE”.

Tuesdays and Fridays are Food Distribution Days at The Fort Worth HOPE Center. Registration is from 8:00 AM until 10:00 AM. No one admitted after 10:00 AM! You will receive more than enough groceries to feed your family for a week.

New clients-What to Bring:

- Picture ID
- Proof of residency (ex. utility bill or lease)

Returning Clients - What to Bring:
- Picture ID
- Proof of residency (ex. utility bill or lease)
- Family issued # card

Individuals visiting our Food Pantry experience a self-choice operation arranged like a grocery store. Each person selects the items they prefer with quantities based on family size and available stock. Case Managers may provide one or more vouchers (each voucher is for one pantry visit) based on need.

The first step in requesting help is to call 972-446-2100. Once your appointment is scheduled, please print and fill out an Application and a Client Information form. Bring both completed forms and the documents listed on the Client Information sheet to your scheduled appointment.

The Food Pantry meets the nutritional needs of individuals and families that are unable to provide adequate food for their households. The pantry is open to the general public.

Because we value the dignity of our clients very much and want to give them a positive shopping experience with the food pantry, TTA uses the Client Choice Model where shoppers may choose the food they and their family members want to eat.

As a visitor to the Food Pantry, you’ll receive a warm greeting in our new welcome area with encouraging messages on the walls while listening to an inspiring message from our senior pastor, Dr. Tony Evans.

If you and/or your family are in need of food, please come by the Food Pantry during the following hours:

Mondays and Fridays
9:30 am to 12 noon and 1 to 3 pm

Saturday
9 am to 12 noon

Families/individuals eligible to shop in the food pantry must complete a short intake application during their first visit. Clients will receive a shopping card that must be presented with each visit to the pantry. This card will help you to remember your visits and when you are eligible to receive food again (every 90 days).

You’ll need to bring in the following documents each time you visit to receive food:

- Valid and up-to-date Photo ID
- Your children’s birth certificates and updated proof of enrollment in school
- Rental lease verifying your household size and current address
- Current utility bill for the address on the lease

Our Daily Bread Food Pantry And Clothes Closet provides weekly distribution of food and clothing to underserved families in the community. This program also provides referrals to connect clients with other health and human service agencies as needed.

Individuals should bring the following documents:
-Current picture ID or Drivers License for every adult in household over age 18.
-Birth Certificates and current Medicaid statement, current School Record for all children attending school or Shot Records.
-Proof of Household Income – Current Check Stubs, Social Security Letter and other
-Proof of Current Residency – for ZIP Codes 75216, 75224, 75232, 75237, 75241 (current utility bill, phone bill, rent receipt (dated), or lease.

Food Pantry serves students of CFNI campus and people of the surrounding community who need help with food. It is open on the first and third thursday of every month from 12:00 to 2:00 pm.
For more information call 214-302-6241 or mail us at cfnchurch@cfni.org.

Family and Community Service provides food, encouragement, prayer and assistance to the families of the children and youth that are a part of our programs and also other families living in west Dallas.
call us at 214-631-7027 or email us at voiceofhope@voiceofhope.org for more information.

It is the mission of Bare Bottom Ministry Inc. (BBM) to support and strengthen the community by providing food, toiletries and supportive services to people who are homeless, or at risk, and to advocate for collaborative, locally driven solutions to end homelessness.

Currently, BBM provides food and toiletries each month to the homeless men, women and children in the Dallas Ft.Worth area.

Please visit 179 S. Watson Road, Suite 401 in Arlington Texas to receive services.

Emergency food pantry program offers a limited pantry of our clients needing food, personal hygiene items and things like diapers, detergent, shoes, socks and blankets. We provide 1-2 days of food for each family, as well as sack lunches for the homeless.

Visit us to receive our services or call us at 817-861-8585 for more information about our program.

Our food pantry provides short-term response to food crisis experienced by families in Wylie and the surrounding area. In addition to providing food to families in need, the food pantry also provides cleaning supplies, toiletries, baby formula, diapers, etc.

The Bridge Connection - Request for Help:

If you would like to request help, please complete our form, available on our website, in its entirety. Age and gender are requested for reporting purposes. Some of our funding comes based on ages that we serve.

Pauline’s Pantry provides food and hygiene items to the residential poor. It exists to assist those who are in need of food to make it until the next paycheck comes in. We exist to reach the elderly, recently unemployed, single parents and the homeless coming into housing.

This program provides low income families with enough groceries to prepare 21 nutritious meals. Crossroads Community Services distributes food at our in-house pantry and through a network of Community Distribution Partners.
For more information about this program please call (214) 560-2511.

Crossroads Community Services distributes food at our in-house pantry and through a network of Community Distribution Partners. Client families leave Crossroads’ in-house pantry with a variety of nutritious foods, including lots of fresh produce, that provide the foundation for preparing 21 balanced meals per person. On average, a family of four receives 100lbs of groceries.

SERVICE HOURS:
Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon
1822 Young Street, 2nd floor, Dallas, TX 75201

We are located in the same building as The Stewpot, but on the second floor. Metered parking is available on Young Street.

Qualification Requirements:
• Have residence in the City of Dallas (752__ zip code)
• Low-income
• Have original picture ID for all individuals age 18 and over in household
• Original birth certificate or a Medicaid Card for all individuals under the age of 18 in household
• Current lease (naming ALL household residents you will be registering) or tax/mortgage statement
• Current proof of residence (current electric or water bill, rent receipt with apartment stamp)

The City of Dallas offers two dynamic focal points for the community and its activities with its multipurpose community centers. The centers enhance the quality of life of its users by providing an assortment of services ranging from health and medical, childcare and family counseling to educational needs and leisure activity.

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center is located on 10.5 acres and is comprised of five separate buildings. Each facility offers a variety of services. This allows each facility to function independently; however, collectively they provide a comprehensive service delivery system. This unique method allows the citizens of Dallas to come to one location to meet their needs, ranging from health and medical, childcare and family counseling to educational needs and leisure activity.

The community center social services program assists clients by providing:
-Utility bill assistance (water and electric)
-Food assistance
-Rental Information
- Information and referral
-HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS)
- ESG (Emergency Shelter Grants)

Financial services are based on availability of funds. No walk-ins are allowed. Please make an appointment by calling 214.670.8416

The appointment line is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9AM - 11AM.

Since 1983, Resource Center has provided programs of interest to LGBT individuals and critical assistance to people affected by HIV/AIDS. HIV services are provided in accordance with the federal Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act to people with a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS who have income under 300% of the Federal Poverty Level and reside in the agency’s service area.

Services are provided regardless of age, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or inability to pay.

HIV services provided by Resource Center include:

case management
medical case management
food pantry
hot meals
health insurance premium and medication co-pay assistance
oral health care
empowerment and support groups

In order to establish eligibility for Resource Center HIV services, all potential clients must complete an intake session.

All clients wishing to access Resource Center's HIV services for the first time must establish eligibility at the Client Services office. Client eligibility must be renewed semi-annually (every six months.) Client Intake, schedule an appointment by calling 214-528-0144.

You may download the Statement of No Income Form and Supporter's Statement. You may print the forms, fill them out before your intake, and bring them with you, if you choose.

Call 866-657-2437 for more information.

Food Pantry for Low Income Families program provides food pantry to support low income neighbors and single families who meet the criteria in the TEXCAP Guidelines. The food pantry is on Wednesdays from 12noon – 3pm, except on the 5th Wednesday of the month.

Bread program provides bread to the West Dallas neighbors on Tuesdays. For more information call 214-631-7027.

The Metropolitan Dream Center,Inc. (MDC) is a non-profit organization that distributes food to the homeless. It is a group of volunteers that reach out to the less fortunate of our communities around the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex. We also hold social events in order to come in contact with and help a lot of people all at once. Check our Calendar for the next MDC Event and plan to attend. You will be glad you did and we would love to meet you.

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, we distribute free food and clothing and on Wednesday, we provide free hot meals from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm.

The required documents are:

Picture ID
Social Security Card
Proof of Income
Proof of Residency

The Comet Cupboard is a UT Dallas food pantry initiative dedicated to helping students in need. Its primary mission is to provide necessary food and personal care items to members of the UT Dallas community. You are usually able to take up to 2 items per visit, but the number of items and variety of options may change based on availability. You may visit the Comet Cupboard once per day.

Visit our location to get services.

Each Thursday morning for the past ten years St. Matthew’s has been giving bags of food to the needy. Food is collected on the first Sunday of each month and distributed from the Great Hall on the Henderson side of the Cathedral. The Food Pantry provides food for people who have kitchens as well as for people who have no kitchens in which to prepare food. See below for suggestions for each. For more information on the Food Pantry, call 214-823-8134 for more information.

There Has To Be More Ministries uses finances and items donated from abandoned storage units, businesses, churches, and individuals, to satisfy community needs.
Furniture, appliances, home accessories, and much of the clothing can be utilized within our community for those who have been through a devastating loss, such as: flood, fire, divorce, illness, job loss, or death of a loved one.

The largest percentage of items donated is clothing, which can be utilized in several ways:

A. Delivered to families in immediate need.

B. Wearable but not pristine-this clothing can be laundered, packaged, and used for disaster relief in other areas of our world.

C. Quilting-Though much of the clothing is no longer fit to be worn, it can be cut and transformed into quilting material for blankets to be given to families in need of warmth and comfort.

Call 940.594.4417 for more information.

Lake Area Shared Ministries provides supplemental food to assist your family to put the next meal on the table. We are open to try to serve all and help those that we can.

Hours of Operation: 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Bi-lingual assistance (Spanish/English) is available on Tuesdays.

When you arrive please have the following available:

• Photo ID
• Electric Bill, Gas Bill or Phone Bill (proof of residency)
• Social Security Numbers for ALL FAMILY Members
• Proof if Income (Check Stub, Social Security Letter, Food Stamp Award Letter or Tax Returns

Vital Impact Food Bank - In partnership with the North Texas Food Bank, we assist in providing a temporary supply of food for to needy families with little or no income on a once a month basis who live in the designated zip code area.
For more information about this program please call 214-376-0203 or even email at VITALIMPACT-UCDC@SWBELL.NET.

Career Assistance Ministry is designed for the person in career transition. If you are currently in a job search, or anticipate being in one, this ministry will help you with self-assessment, resume writing, job search methods, and interviewing skills.
The Career Assistance Ministry Workshops are held the first and third Wednesdays of the month in the Congregational Life Center room 116. We would like to hear from you on what information you would like to have included, if you have suggestions you can email them to careerassistance@cathedralofhope.com. You should bring your resume, and a way to take notes.
For more information about this program please call

CitySquare fight the causes and effects of poverty through service, advocacy, and friendship.

Food Pantry provides free meals to those in need. Neighbors can visit the CitySquare Food Pantry every 15 days and choose the items they want, eliminating the food waste that occurs with pre-made grocery packs.

The Food Pantry is an entry point for CitySquare’s 16 other programs ranging from job training to mental health treatment.

Christian Community Action (CCA) heals, feeds, and educates families in need throughout Collin, Dallas, Denton, Tarrant and Wise counties.
Christian Community Action (CCA) always seeks opportunity to preserve the dignity of our community members in need and their families. We work to ensure that one’s experience in the CCA Food Pantry is conducive to just that.

CCA’s Food Pantry provides access to the pantry and this allows families the ability to better resolve their personal crises through preservation of household income for other essentials such as rent, utilities, childcare and healthcare.

Food pantry program provides non-perishable food items to the community Monday thru Thursday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Email us at kathyssunshine@gmail.com or call us at 214-527-7440 for more information.

Roanoke Food Pantry provides staple food supplies to families in need year round. In addition, the pantry can also help with clothing, health/hygiene supplies, medical/dental care, utility payments and furniture/appliances.

Roanoke Food Pantry also provides each family with a full Christmas dinner through The Christmas Basket program to ensure that each child has a special Christmas, we have our annual Adopt-A-Child program too.

Food-insecurity can strike anyone at anytime. Be it from a recent job layoff, an injury that prevents someone from getting work that pays the bills, or any myriad of catastrophes that can befall us throughout our lives. At AGFP, we don’t judge, nor even ask, the reasons people come to us for help. All we need to know is that you are in need.

Clients may visit once per week for a standard food box and other available items in the front office, and any Tuesday or Saturday for additional bread and produce. Our goal is to provide as much as we can to everyone that needs help.

Typically we give the equivalent to a shopping cart full of groceries… sometimes less, sometimes more. We try our best to acquire as much food as possible and give it out as fast as possible.

Please remember that we’re all volunteers and the food we receive relies upon the generosity of the community.

We typically offer paper products (bathroom tissue and paper towels) once per month to ensure everyone gets something. Food and diapers for babies are sometimes available. Feel free to ask about any item you may need. If we can provide it, we will!

Pet food is available upon request. If your pet has a food preference, feel free to ask if that brand of food is available.

Please remember that our primary focus is food for you and your family. We try our best to provide not only a variety of food items, but also other needful supplies to help you through your time of need.

You must provide proof of residency. A utility bill from the last 30 days showing applicant name and address or a letter on company letterhead from landlord indicating proof of residency in the last 30 days.

You must provide proof of identity. Only a picture ID will suffice, a state driver’s license, state identification, military identification, foreign consulate-issued identification (ie. Matricula Consular)

You will not be turned away if you visit without an I.D., but you should make a habit of bringing it just in case. We have guidelines to follow, and insisting upon clients providing a photo I.D. is one of them. Help us follow the rules and we can continue helping everyone!

Pleasant Grove Food Pantry provides food to meet basic nutritional needs for individuals and families in need. Our clients are children, adults or senior citizens with limited or no income, who simply have fallen on hard times or recently unemployed and simply need assistance to make ends meet.

Food pantry program provides supplemental groceries to Garland families in need and to families monthly on 1st Thursday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm and 3rd Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.

Sharing Life Community Outreach offer a food pantry, a clothes closet, a holiday program, and utility assistance for those who are subject to disconnection of water, gas, or electrical services, assistance in getting gasoline to search for a job or get to work. In addition to this tangible help, SLCO also offers educational programs to enrich the lives and future of our clients. We offer jobs skills training that include basic computing skills and standard business applications, job interview skills classes which include resume writing and dressing for success, parenting classes, a twelve step class for those struggling with addiction and a mentoring program for young, single mothers.

Documents Required:

• You must provide proof of residency: A utility bill from the last 30 days showing applicant name and address or a letter on company letterhead from landlord indicating proof of residency in the last 30 days.
• You must provide proof of identity: a state driver’s license, state identification, military identification, foreign consulate—issued identification (Matricula Consular)