Ellis County food banks and free pantries.
The Ellis County food pantries tend to focus on families that live near the distribution point. If there is a family that lives some distance away, then they may still be provided referrals. Or if the applicant is home bound, options include Meals on Wheels or other support from a food pantry.
Proof of residency, income, and other information will be needed from an applicant. If found to be qualified, then free food may be provided to the person, and the contents of a box may last a few days. The pantries in the county will try to offer a combination of perishable food (such as milk, fruits, or breads) as well as canned goods, even baby formula if applicable.
It is recommended to apply early. Most of the groceries or other assistance is provided on a first come and served basis to households in or on the brink of poverty. Also, the hours of each food bank in Ellis County are limited, and some of the programs, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas meals or clothing for work or school, are often in high demand.
Emergency Food Assistance Main address is 404 S. State HWY 342 Red Oak, Texas 75154 Phone - 972-617-7261 This pantry is a last resort for residents in the zip codes of 75154 or 75125 only. Groceries, a hot meal, and other aid is offered.
Non-profit pantry Location – 75065 210 W. AVE F Midlothian, Texas 76065 For intake, call 972-238-8888 The pantry is open Monday to Friday from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Calvary Baptist Food Pantry 1591 S. 9th Street Midlothian, TX 76065 972-775-8722 The free food bank is open Tuesday and Thursday. Ellis County residents can apply for help, including clothing, a box of groceries, or applications to SNAP food stamps, among other social services.
CISD J.A. Vitovsky ES Main address is 333 Church Street Midlothian, Texas 76065 972-775-8292
Manna House 210 W Avenue F Midlothian, TX 76065 972-775-1800 Referrals to shelter and financial aid are combined with free food from a pantry. Meals, including for senior citizens, may also be delivered by volunteers.
Midlothian Senior Citizens 4 Community Circle Midlothian, Texas 76065 For details, call 972-775-6401
North Ellis County Outreach 404 South Highway 342 Red Oak, TX 75154 972-617-7261
Ennis Golden Circle Address of food bank is 1700 Floyd St. Ennis, Texas 75119 972-875-6101 Congregate meal, home delivery, and recreational activities are also available.
CISD Walnut Grove Middle School 990 N. Walnut Grove Midlothian, TX 76065 972-775-5355 Low income families that live in the school district are the only clients. Children can be given a backpack with food for the weekend, and there are referrals to school supplies too.
Helping Hands Of Ennis 604 N.E Main Ennis, TX 75119 Call 972-875-0218 for information. The emergency food pantry is open Monday to Friday morning.
Italy Ministerial Alliance 405 West Mosley Italy, Texas 76651 Main phone - 972-483-7474
For more information on programs in Ellis County Texas, dial 214.330.1396. Whether a family needs a meal from a soup kitchen or box of food from a pantry, assistance is available. Case managers will offer other support too, ranging from WIC vouchers to job placement services or applications to food stamps.
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