We found 20 food pantries listed for Royse City, Texas. Call before you go to confirm hours and what to bring. You can also see Food banks in Rockwall County, Texas.
Salvation Army Food Pantry Locations
We have located 2 Salvation Army Food Pantry locations in Royse City, Texas. You can also check your eligibility.
The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center
Phone: (972) 487-0271
Address: [690 - 698] Buckingham Rd, Garland, TX 75081. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Drop Box
- Salvation Army Family Store
Appointments :
Call (972) 487-0271 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Dallas
The Salvation Army - DFW Metroplex - Garland Corps
Phone: (972) 272-4531
Address: 451 W Avenue D, Garland, TX 75040. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Worship Services - Church
Appointments :
Call (972) 272-4531 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Dallas
Church Food Pantry Locations
We have located 4 Church Food Pantry locations in Royse City, Texas. You can also check your eligibility.
First Christian Church Rowlett
Phone: (972) 475-3559
Address: 7301 Miller Rd, Rowlett, TX 75088. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Tues: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Wed: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Thurs: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Fri: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
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.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (972) 475-3559 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Garland
- Rockwall
- Rowlett
- Sachse
- Wylie
Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church
Phone: (817) 483-4837
Address: 4409 Pleasantview Dr, Arlington, TX 76017. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
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.
Services provided :
- disaster response
- food pantry
- toys & gifts
- support network
Appointments :
Call (817) 483-4837 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Collin
- Dallas
- Denton
- Ellis
- Hood
- Hunt
- Johnson
- Kaufman
- Parker
- Rockwall
- Somervell
- Tarrant
- Wise
Episcopal Church of the Ascension
Phone: (214) 340-4196
Address: 8787 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75243. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM EST
- Tues: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM EST
- Wed: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM EST
- Thurs: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM EST
- Fri: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM EST
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
The Food Pantry provides bagged goods to needy families. Approximately 100 bags are distributed every month and each bag costs approximately $10.00.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (214) 340-4196 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Collin
- Dallas
- Denton
- Ellis
- Hood
- Hunt
- Johnson
- Kaufman
- Parker
- Rockwall
- Somervell
- Tarrant
- Wise
Christ Cares For Princeton Princeton Church Of Christ
Phone: (972) 734-3355
Address: 301 E Princeton Dr, Princeton, TX 75407. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
- Wed: Closed
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
This program provides food to people in need.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (972) 734-3355 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Collin
Food Pantry Locations
We have located 14 Food Pantry locations in Royse City, Texas. You can also check your eligibility.
The Family Center
Phone: (972) 276-0423
Address: 218 N 10th St, Garland, TX 75040. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
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.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- diapers & formula
- daily life skills
- navigating the system
- one-on-one support
Appointments :
Call (972) 276-0423 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Collin
- Dallas
- Rockwall
The Bridge Connection
Phone: (972) 455-5541
Address: 800 Vanesa Ln, SUITE D, Wylie, TX 75098. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
- Wed: Closed
- Thurs: 11:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
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.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- clothing
- recreation
- meals
Appointments :
Call (972) 455-5541 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Collin
- Dallas
- Rockwall
Bare Bottom Ministry, Inc.
Address: 179 S Watson Rd, SUITE 401, Arlington, TX 76010. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
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.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- personal care items
Help Residents of Counties:
- Collin
- Dallas
- Denton
- Ellis
- Hood
- Hunt
- Johnson
- Kaufman
- Parker
- Rockwall
- Somervell
- Tarrant
- Wise
Arlington Urban Ministries (AUM)
Phone: (817) 861-8585ext
Address: 701 Dugan St, Arlington, TX 76010. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
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.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- diapers & formula
- home goods
- blankets & fans
- personal care items
- meals
Appointments :
Call (817) 861-8585ext to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Tarrant
- Dallas
- Collin
- Denton
- Ellis
- Henderson
- Hood
- Hunt
- Johnson
- Kaufman
- Parker
- Rockwall
The Bridge Connection
Phone: (972) 455-5541
Address: 800 Vanesa Ln, SUITE D, Wylie, TX 75098. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
- Wed: Closed
- Thurs: 11:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
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.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- diapers & formula
Appointments :
Call (972) 455-5541 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Collin
- Dallas
- Rockwall
Resource Center
Phone: (214) 760-9718
Address: 3116 Commerce St, SUITE C, Dallas, TX 75226. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
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.
Services provided :
- help pay for healthcare
- food pantry
- dental care
- medical care
- hiv treatment
- navigating the system
- support network
- one-on-one support
- meals
Appointments :
Call (214) 760-9718 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Collin
- Cooke
- Dallas
- Denton
- Ellis
- Fannin
- Grayson
- Henderson
- Hunt
- Kaufman
- Navarro
- Rockwall
Metropolitan Dream Center Inc
Address: 6525 S R.L. Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75232. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
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
Services provided :
- food pantry
- clothing
- meals
Help Residents of Counties:
- Collin
- Dallas
- Denton
- Ellis
- Hood
- Hunt
- Johnson
- Kaufman
- Parker
- Rockwall
- Somervell
- Tarrant
- Wise
- Collin
- Dallas
- Denton
- Ellis
- Hood
- Hunt
- Johnson
- Kaufman
- Parker
- Rockwall
- Somervell
- Tarrant
- Wise
Lake Area Shared Ministries
Phone: (903) 356-6744
Address: [100 - 11699] TX-34, PO BOX 492 8493, Quinlan, TX 75474. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM EST
- Tues: 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM EST
- Wed: 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM EST
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM EST
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
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
Services provided :
- emergency food
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (903) 356-6744 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Dallas
- Denton
- Ellis
- Hunt
- Johnson
- Kaufman
- Parker
- Rockwall
- Tarrant
- Wise
- Collin
- Somervell
Roanoke Food Pantry
Phone: (817) 491-4451
Address: 108 Pecan St, Roanoke, TX 76262. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM EST
- Tues: 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM EST
- Wed: 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM EST
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
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.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- help pay for utilities
- dental care
- medical care
Appointments :
Call (817) 491-4451 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Collin
- Dallas
- Denton
- Ellis
- Hood
- Hunt
- Johnson
- Kaufman
- Parker
- Rockwall
- Somervell
- Tarrant
- Wise
Amazing Grace Food Pantry (AGFP)
Phone: (972) 292-7241ext
Address: 1711 Parker Rd, Wylie, TX 75098. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
- Wed: Closed
- Thurs: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Sun: Closed
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!
Services provided :
- food pantry
- diapers & formula
- home goods
- animal welfare
Appointments :
Call (972) 292-7241ext to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Collin
Metro Family Ministries, Inc
Phone: (972) 272-1002
Address: 3375 Edgewood Dr, Garland, TX 75042. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
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.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (972) 272-1002 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Garland
This Is Your Season Ministries
Phone: (972) 772-4411
Address: 2724 Remington Rd, Royse City, TX 75189. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
This program prepares hundreds of boxes of food and turkeys so families in our community will be able to share a Thanksgiving Meal with their families. Thanksgiving is a great time to stop and thank God for His many blessings. We are able to meet the physical needs of these families, as well as their spiritual needs as we have a thanksgiving service to worship God, hear the word of our need for the Lord and to have someone prayer for them.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- spiritual support
- meals
Appointments :
Call (972) 772-4411 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Collin
- Rockwall
Farmersville Ministerial Alliance
Phone: (972) 782-8428
Address: 124 S Washington St, Farmersville, TX 75442. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
This program provides a food pantry and emergency financial assistance for residents of Farmersville Indpendent School District. There is a $50.00 limit every 90 days.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- help pay for food
- financial assistance
Appointments :
Call (972) 782-8428 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Collin
This Is Your Season Ministries
Phone: (972) 772-4411
Address: 2724 Remington Rd, Royse City, TX 75189. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Community of Believers Food pantry is dedicated to minister to both the physical and spiritual needs of individuals and families in our community that are in need of encouragement and hope. We have partnered with the North Texas Food Bank to help feed hungry families in our community and surrounding cities. Every month, Community Of Believers provides food for more than 1,000 people through its outreach program and the delivery of food boxes to the elderly and underprivileged. In addition to food, we offer encouragement and prayer to those in need. Our pantry is open every Wednesday from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 1st - 3rd Thursday from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 4th Thursday from 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM.
Services provided :
- food delivery
- food pantry
- spiritual support
Appointments :
Call (972) 772-4411 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Collin
- Rockwall
A number of food banks, soup kitchens for hot meals and free emergency food pantries in Royse City, Texas distribute groceries to individuals or families who are in some form of an emergency situation.
There are also meals, free bags of food, personal toiletries and household goods for low to moderate income families from food pantries near you.
Distribution centers can include churches, non-profit organizations, community action agencies, and many other local charities as well as non-profits.
Salvation Army Food Pantry
The Salvation Army is dedicated to eliminating food insecurity.
The Salvation Army offers free food help through local centers. Contact the branch nearest Royse City, Texas to confirm hours and requirements. The charity organization is involved in feeding millions of families each year, with a large percentage of those assisted being children as well as the elderly.
Church Food Pantry
A number of churches around Royse City, Texas have food pantries for those in their neighborhoods who are in need of food items.
Church pantries often rely on food donations gathered through food drives.
Some churches also deliver food items to older adults who are unable to drive to a nearby community food pantry. Please contact your local church directly.
Catholic Charities Food Pantry
Resources provided by Catholic Charities organizations can include help with food, holiday, and immigration needs.
Families of all religions, backgrounds, and cultures can contact Catholic Charities centers for help.
Catholic Charities locations in and around Royse City, Texas may offer groceries, food boxes, and items to prepare a meal. Hours and walk-in rules vary, so call before you go.
Some of these food pantries work like grocery stores, letting clients choose the items they need from the groceries available on site.
First-time clients may need to fill out a short application with basic household information.
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Some independent food pantries use the Helping Hands name. Any Helping Hands pantries we have listed around Royse City, Texas appear on this page.
Food supplies, hours, and services differ from one pantry to the next, so call before you go.
These pantries often rely on donations and volunteers from their local communities.
Find a local helping hands food pantry open near you.
Mobile Food Pantry
Mobile food pantries bring free food directly to families in need in communities around Royse City, Texas, often during large one-day distributions.
Some mobile pantries hand out pre-packed boxes, while others let you shop market-style.
Mobile food pantries usually visit churches, community centers, schools, shopping centers, and other convenient locations. They usually go to areas where there aren't grocery stores or other food pantries.
Mobile Food Pantry Schedule 2026
Unlike traditional food pantries where you go to them, mobile pantry trucks come to you. Food banks sometimes have an online mobile food pantry schedule.
Mobile food pantries often visit a community once a week or once a month. There may be last-minute cancellations or changes, so recheck the mobile food pantry schedule before you plan to go.
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Some St. Vincent de Paul food pantries around Royse City, Texas may operate much like a grocery store, where people in need can choose their own food.
Services vary by location, so call the pantry near you to ask what is available.
Food Pantry Delivery Program
Some food banks run delivery programs that bring food and other products to partner agencies in more remote areas. Ask a food pantry around Royse City, Texas whether delivery is available near you.
Drive-thru Food Pantries
Drive-thru food pantries are a convenient and efficient way to distribute food to neighbors in need. Many are open to anyone who needs help with food, but rules vary by location, so call ahead if you can.
Who can visit a drive-thru pantry?
Drive-thru pantries are generally open to anyone who needs help getting food. Requirements vary, so check with the pantry before you go.
You may be asked to provide:
- Your zip code, and
- Number of people in your household.
You usually do not need an appointment. Drive-thru pantries are generally first-come, first-served, so plan to arrive early because lines can fill quickly and popular items may run out.
How do drive-thru pantries work?
Volunteers and staff manage the distribution line. Here is how most drive-thru pantries operate:
Staff and volunteers direct visitors to the distribution area.
Visitors pull up in their car and are guided into a clearly marked queue. Staff move cars forward to keep the line moving quickly.
Check-in.
You may be asked about your zip code, household size or income for the pantry's records.
Food is loaded into your car.
Pre-packed bags of food — typically including shelf-stable items like pasta, canned fruit, and peanut butter, as well as fresh produce and meats — are loaded by volunteers directly into your trunk.
Pet Food Pantry
Some pet owners give up their pets because they cannot afford to care for them. Pet food pantries help fill a gap left by assistance programs such as SNAP, which cannot be used to buy pet food.
Pet food pantries may provide free pet food for a limited time to pet owners who cannot afford to feed their pets in Royse City, Texas.
Who is eligible for a pet food pantry?
Rules vary by pantry, but many help people who are:
- All ages, races and marital status
- Unemployed or underemployed
- Retired, living on social security or other limited income
- Physically or mentally disabled
- Experiencing homelessness or housing instability
Tips for Visiting a Food Pantry
Show up early.
This is very important. This means you will be first in line and have a chance to get the items that are sought after and in limited quantities such as fresh produce, dairy and frozen food.
You don't usually need to show up hours ahead of time but coming at least an hour before is usually a good idea.
Remember all documentation.
Some food pantries require documentation to prove who you are, and in some cases, where you live.
This is to make sure people are not coming more than they are allowed or using fake names to do so. Call ahead of time to find out what documentation is needed.
This is often a photo ID and a piece of mail that verifies your address.
Use several food banks.
Using more than one food bank (when available) is smart because you may be able to get something at one that you may not get at another.
For instance, one may have a deal with a local gardener that gives them their extras. This may mean this food bank has more produce.
Eligible for other programs?
Ask your Department of Social Services office if you are eligible for other assistance programs to supplement your household’s food supply.
They can easily tell you if you can apply for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), USDA Commodities or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.
Ask about extras.
If you have special needs for infants or special diets, the pantries may be able to assist you.
Many times, they can help with diapers, baby formula, baby food, personal hygiene products, and even special diet items like gluten free or sugar free foods.
Go on different days of the week.
Depending on the food pantry, they may be open only one or two days a week or they may be open all seven days. When you have a choice, going midweek is often best as it is less crowded.
Be polite to workers.
Nearly everyone at a food bank is a volunteer. Be polite to the workers there as they often deal with highly emotional situations.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is the difference between a food bank and a food pantry?
Independent community food pantries are self-governing and usually distribute food to their clients on a once-a-month basis. A food bank is the storehouse for millions of pounds of food and other products that go out to the community. A food pantry functions as the arms that reach out to that community directly.
2. What kind of food is at a food pantry?
Food pantries typically provide shelf-stable items such as:
- Peanut butter
- Canned soup
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Pasta
- Canned beans
- Canned stew
- Canned fish
3. Who can go to a food pantry?
Rules vary by food pantry. Many ask only that you say you need help, while others may ask for ID, proof of address, income information, or a referral. Call ahead to find out what to bring.
4. What is the difference between a food pantry and a soup kitchen?
A food pantry often provides food packages meant to last a few days to families that have a place to live, but not enough food. These packages are designed to provide nutritionally balanced meals. Soup kitchens serve individuals in need of a hot meal, the only meal of the day for many of them.
5. How does a food pantry work?
Food banks acquire large donations of food from the food industry and distribute it to organizations that feed hungry people. Those organizations then provide this food directly to families in need.