11/04/2025
If you need food assistance in Dallas, Collin, Fannin, Rockwall, Hunt, Grayson, Kaufman, Ellis, Navarro, Lamar, Delta, or Hopkins counties, visit ntfb.org/get-help to find a nearby pantry or mobile distribution site.
If you need food assistance in Dallas, Collin, Fannin, Rockwall, Hunt, Grayson, Kaufman, Ellis, Navarro, Lamar, Delta, or Hopkins counties, visit ntfb.org/get-help to find a nearby pantry or mobile distribution site.
If you are seeking food assistance in Tarrant, Bosque, Cooke, Denton, Erath, Hamilton, Hill, Hood, Johnson, Palo Pinto, Parker, Somervell, or Wise Counties, search the Tarrant Area Food Bank website for food pantries.
North Texans who want to support their neighbors can help by making a financial donation — every $1 provides three nutritious meals. You can also donate food, host a food drive, or organize a virtual fundraiser. Learn more at ntfb.org.
DALLAS COLLEGE AND NTFB
The North Texas Food Bank is partnering with Dallas College to offer food assistance for federal employees and others living or working near DFW Airport and Dallas Love Field.
Food pantries will be open for community members to walk in on Fridays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the following campuses:
Dallas College Brookhaven Campus – 3939 Valley View Lane, Farmers Branch, TX 75244
Dallas College West Dallas Center – 3330 N. Hampton Road, Dallas, TX 75212
Dallas College North Lake Campus – 5001 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving, TX 75038
Dallas College will hold a mobile food distribution at its Richland Campus.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES DALLAS
Catholic Charities Dallas operates a massive mobile outreach program, with more than 115 sites across nine counties providing food six days a week.
Details and schedules are available at ccdallas.org/mobile.
CONCORD CHURCH'S HARMONY CDC
Harmony Community Development Corporation, the outreach arm of Concord Church, is offering residents in need free groceries.
The food distribution is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 1, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 6969 Pastor Bailey Drive in Dallas. The group primarily serves southern Dallas, but says no one will be turned away.
Regular pantry hours continue Mondays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Weekly distributions will continue through Dec. 11.
The nonprofit also invites volunteers to sign up to help with sorting, packing and distributing food. If you would like to donate, the nonprofit welcomes contributions to help purchase food and fund wraparound services. A donation of $40 can help feed a family for one week.
COMMUNITY LIFELINE CENTER IN MCKINNEY
Community Lifeline Center in McKinney serves Collin County and has been seeing long lines of federal workers going without pay and others who rely on food stamps concerned SNAP benefits might end. The nonprofit works with grocery store partners to increase food shipments.
The nonprofit needs volunteers and donations as well.
BABY BOOTIES DIAPER BANK IN MCKINNEY
Baby Booties Diaper Bank in McKinney is preparing to serve more families at their Nov. 8 Diaper Day. Diaper Days are typically held on the second Saturday of the month, and pre-registration is not required.
The organization is always grateful for volunteers and monetary donations so they can buy diapers at wholesale costs.
PRINCETON FOOD PANTRIES
Three food pantries across the Collin County town of Princeton are stocked with rice, beans and canned goods.
One cabinet styled like a “little free library” sits outside Rainbow Connection Daycare Center on Jefferson Avenue. Another, donated by the local Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter, stands outside its former building on Fourth Street. A third is located near a community pool on Platinum Drive.
City officials said they will begin collecting non-perishable food items starting Monday at the Princeton Municipal Center.
BIUNDO'S PIZZERIA IN VENUS
In Venus, Biundo’s Pizzeria is offering free cheese pizzas every Tuesday for families who present a SNAP card, an ID and bring a child.
CHICKEN SALAD CHICK NORTH TEXAS LOCATIONS
Chicken Salad Chick has already begun offering free kids’ meals, no questions asked. They’ll continue to provide meals at their North Texas locations in Burleson, Fort Worth, Hurst, Midlothian and Southlake until benefits are restored.
EL PRIMO'S IN MANSFIELD
El Primo's restaurant in Mansfield is assembling meal kits to ensure no local children go hungry. The kits will be available for pickup every Monday in November from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 2300 Matlock Road. The restaurant is also hosting food and toy drives from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. every Saturday in November.
EAST DALLAS MIDDLE GROUND
East Dallas Middle Ground is calling for pantry and essential items as well as financial donations. Highly requested items include protein, boxed meals like mac & cheese, school snacks, soups, cereals, and beans.
AUNT BETTE'S COMMUNITY PANTRY IN SOUTH DALLAS
Aunt Bette’s Community Pantry in South Dallas is already seeing a growing demand for help. Volunteers and staff are urging the community to step up and help. Those interested can sign up for a shift by visiting their website.
IRVING CARES
Irving Cares is looking for donations and volunteers to help residents in need.
