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Free food pantries, meals, groceries and food banks Dallas County.

Emergency food pantries, churches, charities, soup kitchens and regional food banks in Dallas County Texas provide assistance to low-income families and people with no money. Get a free box of food or groceries, baby formula, and a meal daily, including today. Non-profit also offer Meals on Wheels and applications to SNAP or WIC. Find a free food bank or pantry near you in Dallas TX.

Single mothers in Dallas, seniors, and the low-income are the main clients. Find free groceries or items such as toilet paper, soap, detergent, holiday food baskets and more from Dallas TX drive thru food banks or free pantries near you that are located throughout the region. There is also a referral number at the bottom of the page for additional programs.

Food assistance programs are offered for people of all religions, backgrounds, ages, and gender. Latinos can get cultural food as well as immigrants and Spanish speakers. Call a food pantry or distribution center in the Dallas area for information on ways to get help, including free groceries, baby formula, personal hygiene supplies, fruits, Ensure, SNAP food stamp applications and other aid.

Many of the locations will not turn people in need of help away. If a site can’t meet your needs then they may offer referrals to other nearby sites or help families sign up for other USDA programs, such as food stamps (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)) or summer meals for children.

Everyone can benefit in one form or another from a free food bank or drive thru pantry near them. In addition, some of the locations also operate free soup kitchens for hot meals. Or get free Thanksgiving or Christmas food in Dallas.

Where to get free groceries in Dallas TX as well as assistance for food or hot meals

Baptist Benevolent Ministries of Irving - Crisis Ministries
Address of food bank is - 114 East 2nd Street, Irving, Texas 75061. Main phone number - (972)254-0973

Carver Heights Baptist Church - Food Pantry
Address - 2510 E Ledbetter Drive, Dallas, Texas 75216. Main phone number to dial for assistance is (214)371-2024

 

 

 

Cedar Hill Food Pantry
Address - 403 Houston Street, Cedar Hill, TX 75104. Main phone number - (972)293-2822
The charity may have pasta, cereal, bread, milk, soap and detergent, and many other items based on donations from the community.

CitySquare
Address - 2835 Al Lipscomb Way, Dallas, TX 75215. Call (214)821-8644

Concord Church- Daily Bread Food Pantry
Location of main center is 6808 Pastor Bailey Drive, Dallas, TX 75237. Phone - (214)331-8522
Meals, food, counseling, and guidance are all available on site. There are items such as pasta, cereal, ensure for seniors in Dallas and vitamins. Or find fresh produce, dairy items, canned meat and more.

Turn Around Agenda Family Services
7140 Library Ln, Dallas, TX 75232. Dial (469) 567-1793
There will be free food stuff including dry and canned goods, dairy items, yogurt paper products, and personal toiletries

Saint Cecilia Catholic Church
1809 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208. Call (214) 941-5821
A food bank and soup kitchen are on site. Free groceries, bread, and even local workshops such as Nutrition Education teaches people and families, including single parents, how to shop for and prepare healthy, low-cost meals.

Iglesia El Shaddai
1014 N Carrier Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75050. Phone: (214) 714-3521

Catholic Charities
There are multiple locations in Dallas County TX for free food. The agency is one of the counties largest charity organizations. They help immigrants, low income families with children, the elderly, and people who are seeking help. Free food from a pantry, clothing vouchers, free toilet paper or feminine goods, and more is available. There are free groceries, boxes of cereal, dairy and other goods for low-income families and people with no money.

  • Brady Social Service Center-Catholic Charities - 4009 Elm Street, Dallas, Texas 75226. Dial (214)826-8330.. Apply for food, and other aid can be provided too for paying bills and living expenses. There are free boxes of groceries, supplies such as toilet paper or infant formula, and more. A major focus is on immigrants and single moms in Dallas TX. The food bank can help families in the zip codes of 75204, 75206, 75223, 75226, 75246, 75214, 75149, 75150, 75180, 75181, 75182.
  • The main food bank  and social service center is at 1421 W Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75247. Call (866) 223-7500
  • Catholic Charities of Dallas Marillac is at 2827 Lapsley St, Dallas, TX 75212. Dial (214) 638-4997. Assistance programs include applications for food stamps, WIC, and resource for pregnant moms in Dallas County.

 

 

 

 

Dallas County United Way Emergency Referrals
There is free referrals for callers. Programs help seniors, the disabled, or poor. The non-profit can link families to food assistance, meal sites, SNAP or WIC government assistance, cash aid and more. All the referrals to food pantries are free. Or sign up for free school lunches or breakfasts, USDA commodities, and other help. Continue with United Way Dallas County.

Crossover Ministry
Residents of 75219 zip code are the only people who can apply for low cost to free food or meals.. Main address - 4231 Maple Avenue, Dallas, TX 75219
Phone number - (214)521-9944 or  (214) 559-4894. Case managers can also advise families and working poor on SNAP food stamps, energy bill assistance programs, and other government and public resources.

Crossroads Community Services
Main location of the pantry is 4500 S. Cockrell Hill Road, Dallas, TX 75236. Call (214) 560-2511
There is free food and some clothing items. When seeking help, applicants need to bring a photo ID and a bill (utility, lease, etc.) with your current address (in Dallas County). The non-profit will also provide information on government food assistance programs.

Dayspring Family Church
Anyone in need of emergency help for food, who lives is Irving. Location is 618 N. Beltline Road, Irving, TX 75061. Call (972)399-7729
Distributes free emergency food boxes and referrals. Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas baskets of food and meals may be passed out as well, and some may be delivered to the homebound in Dallas by volunteers.

Desoto Food Pantry
Must be a resident of 75115 or 75154 in Dallas County. 302 N. Hampton Road, Desoto, Texas 75115. Call (972)223-4050

Divine Inspiration Ministries
4325 W. Ledbetter, Dallas, Texas 75233. Dial (214)337-1713

The Dallas Salvation Army
All of the these non-profit Salvation Army centers administer a number of food pantries, clothing closets, and more. Other programs include Angel Tree (for Christmas help), holiday meals, free back to school supplies, vouchers for gasoline, job training, and other self-sufficiency. Or get a free meal from the soup kitchen, including at Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas.

  • Salvation Army Corps of Garland - Must live in zip codes 75040, 75041, 75042, 75043, 75044. Will also serve residents of Rowlett 75088, and parts of Wylie and Sachse.. 451 West Avenue D, Garland, Texas 75046. Call  (972) 272-4531
  • Salvation Army Oak Cliff Community Center - 1617 West Jefferson, Dallas, Texas 75208. Call (214)424-7100 or (214) 941-5911
  • Salvation Army of Irving - 250 E. Grauwyler, Irving, Texas 75061. Call (972)721-9503 or (972) 438-6553 for details on services provided.
  • Main intake site is at 5302 Harry Hines, Dallas, TX 75247. Phone - (214)424-7000
  • More details on Salvation Army in Dallas.

 

 

 

Friendship House
Must be a resident of Carrollton Texas. Location is 3733 N Josey Ln Suite 103, Carrollton, TX 75007
Carrollton, TX 75006. Call 972-512-3838
Canned goods, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets, snacks for students, and other nutritional support.

Good Shepherd Community Center
Address - Must live in zip code 75212. Address - 4931 Bernal Drive, Dallas, TX 75212. Phone number is (214)638-1688
Call for hours and intake. The pantry may also have baby formula, healthy meals for seniors. Or get information on thrift stores for personal hygiene items, gently used clothing or furniture, and maybe even diapers

GracePlace Church
528 Big Stone Gap Rd, Duncanville, TX 75137. Call (972)298-4656

Sharing Life Community Outreach
3544 Emporium Circle, Mesquite, TX 75150. Call (972)285-5819

Society Of St. Vincent De Paul
St. Vincent DePaul affiliated churches are always a great resource to call for information on assistance programs, including groceries, food, and meals. In addition, limited funding may be available for other bills. Volunteers may administer Meals on Wheels type services too. There are other resources too.

St. Vincent de Paul has a number of social service programs are administered. The Society of Saint Vincent in Dallas County and around the nations may also have limited financial help for paying electric bills, rent, or medications. Other resources include free Christmas assistance, meals, and shelter. The druve thru pantries are open daily and today too.

  • 1054 St. Augustine Drive, Dallas, Texas 75217. Call (214)410-1000
  • One site is at - 2901 Corn Valley Rd., Grand Prairie, TX 75052, (972)237-6755
  • 400 NE 17th St, Grand Prairie, TX 75050. Main Phone: (972) 264-8777.
  • Find more food programs from St. Vincent de Paul Dallas Texas.

St Lukes Catholic Church
202 S MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TX 75060. Call (972) 259-3222
Based on donations, the free emergency pantry has items such as toiletries, canned groceries, soap, laundry detergent, diapers (as available) to low-income or unemployed families and individuals in need. Food bags generally include starches (cereal, bread, pasta, rice, and/or potatoes), meat (frozen or canned), vegetables (fresh or canned), peanut butter, beans, snacks, pasta, and sauces as available

Iglesia Cristiana La Roca
2746 52nd St, Dallas, TX 75216. Call 866-223-7500

Good Street Social Center
3126 Elsie Faye Heggins St, Dallas, TX 75215. Call (214) 421-8208
There are surplus government commodities such as free cheese, break, and milk. Or use the Baby Pantry and Formula or the low-income can apply for EBT cards from SNAP Outreach in Dallas.

Empowering The Masses
The emergency Food Pantry is at 3314 Detonte St, Dallas, TX 75223. Phone: (972) 460-6316

Family Services Center
Address is 9461 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX 75243-0000. Dial 214-389-1340

Call the church for free meals and other aid. There may be financial support, holiday meals, and information on benefits such as SNAP food stamps or soup kitchens.

GracePlace Church of Christ
The free Food Pantry - Distribution Center is at 528 Big Stone Gap Rd, Duncanville, TX 75137. Call (972) 298-4656

Harmony CDC
Location is 6969 Pastor Bailey Dr, Dallas, TX 75237. Dial (214) 467-6798
Hope City Dream Center at One Hope Church
Hours are limited. 2760 Emmett St, Dallas, TX 75211. Phone: (214) 326-0622

Soul For Christ Ministry Inc
2402 S Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 75224. Call (214) 641-4577

Southwest Harvest Church-Food Pantry
201 West Center Street #301, Duncanville, Texas 75116. Telephone - (972)296-7700

Mesquite SDA Community Services
Address - 422 S Ebrite St, Mesquite, TX 75149. Telephone number - (972)288-0848

Grand Prairie Food and Clothing Coop
118 NE 4th, Grand Prairie, TX 75050, Dial the food pantry at (972)264-8540
Work clothing, coats, shoes and backpacks for students, and more may be offered to the needy. Food includes fruits, breads, rice, and baby formula. Application site for public assistance such as food stamps, WIC, and TANF. This is in addition to  free food, government surplus commodities, and perishable fruits and vegetables. Click here for more information on government aid in Dallas..

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mountain View Church of Christ
Location - 7979 E R L Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75228. Phone number - (214)339-7145

Network of Community Ministries- Richardson Network
Must live in zip codes 75231, 75238, 75240, 75243, 75248, 75251, 75252, 75254, 75042, 75044, 75080, 75081, 75082 and 75083. Address - 1500 International Pkwy Ste 300, Richardson, TX 75081. Dial the food bank at (972)234-8880

Oak Cliff UMC
3014 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219. Phone: (214) 521-5197 or the non-profit can be reached at (214)943-4328

The Union Church
3410 S. Polk Street, Dallas, Texas 75224. Call the food pantry at (214)374-7850

West Dallas Multipurpose Center
2828 Fish Trap Road, Dallas, Texas 75212. Call (214)670-6530 or (214) 670-6340
Can provide low cost food, groceries, and meals. Also qualified applicants can also be directed to financial assistance programs, charities, and government assistance programs. There are also programs in Dallas County such as Congregate Meals for the elderly or Senior Brown Bags as well as meal Home Deliveries, or Kids Cafes for kids.

White Rock Center of Hope
Must live in zip codes 75214, 75218, 75223, 75228 and 75238.. Address of pantry - 10021-A Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218. Phone - (214)324-8996

People That Care-Shady Grove Church
3547 Gilbert Rd, Grand Prairie, TX 75050. Phone: (972) 790-7015.

Goodness And Grace Food Pantry
low income resdients in zip codes 75104, 75115, 75116, 75137, 75146, 75232, 75134, 75236, 75237 and 75249. 310 South Clark Road, Cedar Hill, TX 75104. Main number is (972)293-3700

Mission Oak - Goslin Opportunity Center of Cliff Temple Baptist Church
Location is  111 S Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 75203. Telephone number is (214)942-6407

Grand Prairie United Charities
1417 Densman Street, Grand Prairie, Texas 75051. Call (972)262-2014

Juanita Bailey Christian Life Center The Home of Brother Bill's Helping Hand
3906 N Westmoreland Rd, Dallas, TX 75212. Call (214)638-2196

Lighthouse Church of God in Christ
2127 S. Corinth, Dallas, TX 75203. Call (214)371-2421

Duncanville Outreach Ministry
202 Cherry Street, Duncanville, TX 75116. Call (972)-296-4986 for hours.
A free food bank has cereal, spaghetti, tuna, and feminine products. There are also groceries for Mexicans and Latinos, free bags of groceries and more.

East Gate Baptist Church
Must live in zip codes in the Dallas area of 75216, 75224, 75232, 75237 and 75241. Those are the only locations supported. 6960 South Polk Street, Dallas, Texas 75232. Call (214)371-2633

Mission Oak Cliff
111 S. Beckley Ave., Dallas, TX 75208. Call 214-942-6407

Holy Trinity Center
3826 Gilbert Ave, Dallas, TX 75219. Call (214) 521-0501

Voice of Hope Pantry
Location is 4120 Gentry Dr, Dallas, TX 75212. Dial (214) 631-7027

 

 

 

 

Newman Park Christian Center
7922 Fairport Road, Dallas, TX 75217. Dial (214)398-1591
Partners with other churches and charities. Hot lunches and meals for the homeless, seniors, spouses, and others may be served. This is in addition to a free box of food.

North Dallas Shared Ministries
2875 Merrell Road, Dallas, Texas 75229. Telephone number of main office is (214)358-8700
Funds for utilities, rent, and other basic needs may be available. Employment services, career counseling, and home delivered meals for seniors may be provided.

Oak Cliff Churches For Emergency Aid
534 W 10th St, Dallas, TX 75208. Telephone number - (214)943-7757

Pleasant Grove Food Pantry
Zip codes 75217, 75227, 75253
Stop by 1331 Baywood St, Dallas, TX 75217. or call the phone number at (214)793-6317

Fair Park Friendship Center
Address - 1321 Rowan Avenue, Suite 102, Dallas, TX 75223. Phone number - (214)826-0018

First Baptist Church-Grand Prairie
Must live in zip codes 75050, 75051, 75052 and 75053.
122 Northeast 2nd
Grand Prairie, Texas 75050
(972)262-5146
Fresh fruits, emergency bags of groceries, meats, rice, and more may be offered to income qualified clients.

Fourth Avenue Church of Christ
Address - 3220 Park Row Avenue
Dallas, TX 75210
Phone number to dial is (214)421-9549.

Friendship House/ First Baptist Church
Covers a limited area, and individuals who need food must live in zip codes 75040, 75041, 75042, 75043, 75044, 75088 and Sachse Texas.
620 W. Avenue B
Garland, Texas 75040
Telephone number - (972)272-1010

Golden Gate Missionary Baptist Church
1128 Sabine St.
Dallas, Texas 75203
(214)943-5010

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
2620 West Grauwyler Road
Irving, Texas 75061
Phone number is (972)790-2121
Church has helped dozens of people every month with food, meals, and other services.

Good Street Baptist Church Social Service Center
Address of food pantry - 3126 Hatcher Street
Dallas, Texas 75215
Call (214)421-8208 for information on food programs.

Greater Zion Outreach Ministries
Must meet income guidelines of the North Texas Food Bank.
4751 Hopkins Avenue
Dallas, TX 75209
(214)358-2992

Greenville Avenue Church of Christ
1013 S. Greenville Avenue
Richardson, Texas 75081
Dial the food bank at (972)644-2335

Highland Oaks Church of Christ
10805 Kingsley Road
Dallas, TX 75238
(214)-342-6040

Holy Cross Food Pantry
Serves Dallas County people who live in zip codes 75216 and 75241.
4906 Bonnie View Rd., Dallas, Texas 75241
Phone - (214)375-3715
May also have summer meals for students or lunches, baby formula, information on programs such as Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), and other support.

Hope Center-MacArthur Church of Christ
1404 S. MacArthur Boulevard
Irving, TX 75060
(972)790-4116

Immaculate Conception Church
Center address - 610 Northeast 17th Street
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Phone number of this church food pantry is (972)262-5137

Irving Cares
City of Irving residents are the only people that can receive food or other forms of assistance.
440 S. Nursery Road, Ste. 101
Irving, Texas 75060
Call (972)721-9181 for details or referrals.

 

 

 

Jewish Family Service
Location - 5402 Arapaho
Dallas, TX 75248
Pantry phone number - (972)437-9950

Lancaster Outreach Center
Pantry address - 1120 Randlett
Lancaster, Texas 75146
Dial (972)227-0138 to find out how to get free or low cost food, groceries, and other aid.

Mesquite Church of Christ Food Pantry
217 South Locust
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972)288-7637

Point View Baptist Church
110 Highway 3039
Combine, TX 75159
Telephone: (972)-476-9911

ROC Food Pantry
Must live in zip code 75040 and 75042
3375 Edgewood Drive
Garland, TX 75042
Phone number - (972)272-1002

Resource Center Of Dallas John Thomas Gay & Lesbian Community Center
2701 Reagan Street
Dallas, Texas 75219
(214)528-0144

Richardson East Church of Christ
Location - 1504 E. Campbell Road
Richardson, TX 75081
(972)231-8231
Spiritual guidance, housing, shelter, and a hot breakfast or lunch may be served.

Risen Christ Family Church
Must live in zip codes 75116, 75137 and 75237
326 E. Camp Wisdom Road
Duncanville, Texas 75116
(972)572-4477

Saint Michael The Archangel Catholic Church
950 Trails Parkway
Garland, Texas 75043
(972)279-6581
Clothing, personal goods, lunches, and information on government aid, such as the federal government The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP).

St. Mark AME Zion Church-Food Pantry
Location - 2311 E. Illinois Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75216
Call (214)-376-7750
Partners and supplies local churches, soup kitchens, and feeding sites.

St. Philip's School and Community Center
Must be resident of 75210 and 75215-Community Center
1600 Pennsylvania
Dallas, Texas 75215
(214)421-5221

The Bethlehem Foundation
1159 W. Camp Wisdom Road
Dallas, TX 75232
Telephone number - (214)371-3407

Urban Inter-Tribal Center of Texas
209 E. Jefferson Boulevard
Dallas, Texas 75203
(214)941-1050

 

 

 

 

Wilkinson Center
Address - 5200 Bryan Street
 Dallas, Texas 75206
(214)821-6380
A second location is also available, and that address is 10021-A Garland Road,  Dallas, TX 75218. Phone number is (214)324-8996.

Additional free food programs in Dallas County

A number of additional food banks, churches, and pantries near you serve the Dallas County as well as northern Texas region. Call 214.330.1396 for information on phone numbers, addresses, and more. The centers provide canned goods, perishable meals, personal cleaning or household supplies and also will usually have details on local soup kitchens as well.

There is also the regional Feeding America programs in Northern TX, that cover Dallas and nearby counties. They too offer referrals to free groceries, Meals on Wheels and more. But there are also applications to SNAP food stamps, USDA school lunch or breakfast programs and other low-income resources.

 

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