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Food Banks North Texas

When the fridge is empty, bills are stacked high, and the stress of “how am I going to feed my family?” keeps you up at night — food banks become more than just a place to pick up groceries. They’re lifelines. They’re proof that community care still exists in a world that often feels cold.


And let’s keep it real: with rising prices and wages not always keeping up, more North Texans — from Dallas to Denton, Fort Worth to Frisco — are leaning on food banks than ever before. Whether you’re someone looking for help or someone who wants to give back, this post is your one-stop guide to food resources in North Texas.

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Major Food Banks

North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) – Dallas & 13 Counties

  • 📍 3677 Mapleshade Lane, Plano, TX 75075

  • ☎️ (214) 330-1396

  • 🌐 ntfb.org/find-food

  • Services: food pantries, mobile distributions, SNAP application help, kids’ backpack programs.

Tarrant Area Food Bank (TAFB) – Fort Worth & 13 Counties

  • 📍 2600 Cullen St, Fort Worth, TX 76107

  • ☎️ (817) 857-7100

  • 🌐 tafb.org/find-food

  • Services: drive-thru pantries, summer kids’ meals, emergency food boxes.

Community Food Bank – Fort Worth

  • 📍 3000 Galvez Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76111

  • ☎️ (817) 924-3333

  • 🌐 cfbcares.org

  • Services: groceries, emergency assistance, partner agency referrals.

Crossroads Community Services – Dallas

  • 📍 4500 S Cockrell Hill Rd, Dallas, TX 75236

  • ☎️ (214) 560-2511

  • 🌐 ccsdallas.org

  • Services: “grocery store” style pantry, nutrition classes, family support.

North Dallas Shared Ministries (NDSM)

  • 📍 2875 Merrell Rd, Dallas, TX 75229

  • ☎️ (214) 358-8700

  • 🌐 ndsm.org

  • Services: food, clothing, rent/utility assistance, medical help.

🥫 Additional Food Pantries & Community Programs

Here are more places by county/region:

📍 Dallas County

📍 Tarrant County

📍 Denton County

📍 Collin County

📍 Other Surrounding Areas

  • Christian Community Action (CCA) – Lewisville – ccahelps.org | ☎️ (972) 436-4357

  • Rockwall County Helping Hands – rockwallhelpinghands.com | ☎️ (972) 771-4357

  • Metrocrest Services (Carrollton/Farmers Branch/Addison/Coppell) – metrocrestservices.org | ☎️ (972) 446-2100

Special Programs

  • Texas 211 (United Way Help Line): 211texas.org or dial 211 for 24/7 statewide resources.

  • Meals on Wheels (Dallas & Tarrant): Home-delivered meals for seniors.

  • Summer & After-School Meal Programs: Find locations at summerfood.org.

  • SNAP & WIC Application Help: Both NTFB and TAFB provide onsite assistance.

How You Can Support

  • Donate Food: Canned protein (tuna, chicken), peanut butter, rice, pasta, cereal, shelf-stable milk.

  • Volunteer: Perfect for groups, families, or individuals — pack boxes, distribute groceries, help with intake.

  • Spread Awareness: Share resource links on social media, especially in neighborhood Facebook groups.

Quick Resource Cheat Sheet


This is more than just a list of food pantries — it’s a map of hope for North Texas. Whether you’re a parent trying to stretch your budget, a student in need of groceries, or a senior living on a fixed income, there are organizations ready to help today.


And if you’re in a position to give? Remember, your $1 can mean three meals for a neighbor. Your Saturday morning spent volunteering can mean a child eats dinner that night.

In North Texas, we take care of each other. ❤️

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