Food Pantry in Flower Mound, Texas

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Refugee Ministry offers household furnishings and other necessities, transportation to doctors offices, hospitals, grocery stores, school supplies and uniforms, help the refugees to register their their children for school, food pantry, ESL and GED classes, computer skills and crafts, assists to search for jobs, spiritual support and mentoring to the refugees people we serve.

Call 817-923-6800 to get more information.

Food pantry program provides food for those in need once a month. We are open Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon and the 3rd Sunday of the month from 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Clients need to bring a picture ID. For more information call us at 817-283-4421.

The St. Vincent de Paul Society (SVDP) offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. All calls are routed to a telephone answering service. Instructions are given in English and Spanish. All calls are answered by a volunteer caseworker usually within 24-hours.

We provide short-term assistance to our parish neighbors in Plano, extending from Colt to Murphy City and Parker to Campbell Road in Richardson.

To get more information or to request services, please contact us at 972-423-1877 ext. 3. You will need to leave your name, phone number, zip and type of assistance you are requesting.

Community Mobile Pantry provides free fresh produce to those in need every Thursday from 10 am to 12 pm. For more information contact 817.292.7775.

On the second Friday of every month, Mission Central hosts a Mobile Food Pantry, in partnership with First United Methodist Church of Hurst and the Tarrrant Area Food Bank. We usually serve more than 400 families at the Mobile Food Pantry.

At the Mobile Food Pantry, we provide families with meat, fresh produce, dairy and pantry items. Anyone in need may visit the Mobile Food Pantry.

If you wish to be our guest at the Mobile Food Pantry, please come to First United Methodist Church of Hurst on the second Friday of the month. We will serve guests between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., but you may want to arrive a little earlier to get registered and enjoy a cup of coffee with your neighbors.

Please bring your own boxes, bags or cart.

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.

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.

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.

Food Services is a fully-stocked, self-selection grocery store that serves more than 600 local families every week with more than 27,400 family visits annually. More than 40% of an individual or families’ food needs can be provided by accessing 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. Shopping hours are by appointment only, with Mondays reserved for our Golden Angels (seniors).

Battered women’s foundation is not able to provide any shelter services. There is no cost to any client for any of our services offered Which include:
Education/Employment:

Life Skills
Resume preparation and typing
High School Diplomas Referrals
Counseling, computer, and other classes at Willman and offsite. Call office for details
Self-Esteem/Counseling:

Personal support and encouragement
Events includes Motivational/Educational speakers every month
Counseling
Annual Christmas Party in December
Backpacks and School Supplies in July for the children of current clients
Transportation:

Transportation – bus tickets to get to work and school
Daily Living Needs:

Clothing & shoes
Food Pantry
Furniture and household items
Personal Care Items
School Supplies
Contact us at (817) 284-8464 for more information.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Community Ministries is a faith-centered outreach whose goal is to be a catalyst for positive change within the community. To accomplish this goal we focus on the issues of spiritual well-being, reducing social isolation among senior adults, preventing homelessness, neighborhood revitalization and reduction of hunger in our community.

Food Pantry dispenses approximately 600,000 pounds of groceries annually to low income and elderly households in Northeast Tarrant County. Providing groceries to these families allows them to have funds to pay for other needs like rent, mortgage, utilities, education and medical expenses.

You will need to provide:

-Picture identification
-Proof of income no more than 30 days old
-Last 6 digits of ssn# for entire household
-Dates of birth for entire household
-Proof of address no more than 30 days old
-Live in one of the following zip codes: 76040, 76117. 76118, 76137, 76092, 76180, 76244, 76148, 76182, 76248, 76022, 76034, 76039, 76021,76051 or 76054.

Pantry hours:

Monday - Thursday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am - 12 noon
Thursday Evening 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

For more information, please call 817-281-1164 Monday-Thursday 8:30 - 5:30 or Friday 8:30-5:00

Food assistance program provides food for families in crisis throughout the year and additional food when their children are out of school during summer and holiday breaks. Case managers determine eligibility and how often each family receives food. Most families who come to us receive a food voucher straight away or are given an emergency box of food while their cases are processed.
Our food assistance programs consist of:

Monthly groceries for crisis care
Emergency food box
Holiday meal programs
Summer feeding programs

To get our services contact us at 817 431-3340.

Christian Community Action’s Crisis Management Services are designed to meet the immediate, critical needs of families or individuals during crisis. This is done through services designed to assist families in overcoming challenges of changes to the family structure, unemployment or under-employment, major illness, or any situation that limits a family’s stability. These services seek to provide support through:

• Homeless prevention
• Housing Stability
• Utility Support
• Transportation Assistance
• Inclement Weather Interventions
• Access to Clothing
• Community Referrals

We’re also committed to providing additional relief services, including:

• Summer Relief
• School Readiness Programs
• Golden Angels ( Senior Support Group)

We also provide Food Services which is a Food Pantry which is a fully stocked, self-selection grocery store that serves an individual or families' needs.

Shopping hours are by appointment only, with Mondays reserved for our Golden Angels (seniors).

Applicants (for Crisis Management and Food Services) must meet the following criteria in order to qualify for assistance:

• Reside within CCA’s established service area
• Provide proof of 90-day residency if requesting financial assistance (Frisco families must be referred by Frisco Family Services)
• Be 19 years of age or older
• Prove financial need
• Document income, expenses and crisis
• Provide identification for all household members
• Have a viable action plan, or be willing to form a viable plan, with a CCA caseworker

Emergency or basic assistance may be available to those who do not meet the 90-day residency requirement or the income guidelines outlined below.

Christian Community Action serves communities throughout Collin, Dallas, Denton, Tarrant and Wise counties. Boundaries are established by these Independent School Districts:

• Argyle ISD
• Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD (Denton County portion)
• Coppell ISD
• Frisco ISD with Frisco Family Service Referral
• Lake Dallas ISD
• Lewisville ISD
• Little Elm ISD
• Northwest ISD (Denton County portion)

CCA uses 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) and 80% of the HUD Poverty Guidelines to qualify individuals for CCA services.

If you have an emergency food or other crisis need, please call: 972-219-4300

Minnie’s Food Pantry proudly serves the community and provides free food to feed families in need. Eligibility to receive food is determined by the federal income guidelines which measures a person’s need based on their income. Based on availability, we distribute eggs, meat: frozen or canned, peanut butter, fresh fruits, vegetables, milk as well as non-perishable canned food items to our clients. We provide a free supply of emergency groceries once per month per household 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 emergency food assistance. We serve everyone regardless of their race, color, or religion.

Minnie’s Food Pantry proudly serves the community Wednesday-Friday and first and third Saturday of each month.

Additional services provided by our pantry are:

Minnie’s ON THE GO program- A typical box includes fruits, vegetables, meat, and non-perishable items that will allow a family to make a complete meal.
Sponsor a Truck-Team Building Program, Minnie’s Food Pantry will purchase a truckload of food in your company’s name. You and your team will partake in a day of serving and helping feed the community. You and your team will conclude with lunch at the pantry and discuss ways you can continue to be a voice for the hungry.
From Our Table to Yours, Thanksgiving Giveaway,-Local families in need of a Thanksgiving meal will receive all the necessary ingredients for a complete Thanksgiving meal. The families are people that we have served all year as well as veterans and families referred to us by local school counselors, churches and other organizations.
Camille's Kids-When adults visit Minnie’s Food Pantry, many of them bring their children. MFP believes that every kid should 'C-A-Meal'. We makes every child a C-A-Mille’s Kid and provides a fun bag filled with delicious and nutritious snacks.
Summer Lunch Program-provides free lunch to children and youth age 18 and under during the summer. The program is designated for children who receive free or reduced lunches during the school year and those whose families could not otherwise afford the extra meals.
Our Daily Bread-When people are struggling to get jobs and they make the decision to wait at the local day labor worker site, they often have to pay a local vendor for a lunch. In an effort to help the men and women who are already struggling and can’t afford lunch from the truck, our vans deliver lunch bags to the day labor workers who line up every morning in hope of possibly receiving jobs for the day.

Because of the increase in the number of families we currently assist, clients can receive food once per month. If you are homeless and have no proof of residency, we provide special bags for the homeless. Clients can not send someone else to pick up the food, since we require ID to verify your information.

If you would like to volunteer or sponsor our pantry or services, please contact us.

Women Empowering Women provides channels and opportunities for those who are suffering from the effects of domestic violence.

We also provide transitional housing and supportive living programs for families coming from emergency shelters that need extended housing free from domestic violence.

We provide all of the basic living needs to our victims, including food, shelter, counseling and job placement training and assistance. WEW serves as a lifeline and safe haven for women, men, and children who are fleeing domestic violence.

New Hope Center’s mission is to provide emergency assistance of food, clothing and other resources to families in need. On average, we serve around 300 individuals each week. Contact 817-868-1004 for more information.