Where to find and donate food in the Fort Worth area during the coronavirus pandemic
How and where to donate
6 Stones Mission Network, Bedford. $20 for 2020 Challenge supports emergency food bags for families, individuals, students; Take home school supplies for HEB ISD students; Community Powered Revitalization program and repairs. 817-868-7400
Community Food Bank Accepting food and non-food donations after hours and on weekends, call 817-366-5180 to arrange. Donations online, one-time or monthly. Volunteer 817-924-3333.
Don’t Forget to Feed Me Pet Food Pantry Supplying pet food through local distribution partners, animal shelters and rescues. 817-334-0727
The Faith and Community Leaders United and 911 Ministries need non-perishable items, toiletries and sanitizers. Call the Rev. K.P. Tatum Sr. at 817-966-7625 or email kptatum1@gmail.com
The Goodfellow Fund is helping the Fort Worth school district’s child nutrition program in partnership with the Tarrant Food Bank.
North Texas Giving Tuesday Through May 4. Raising funds for nonprofits during the COVID-19 shutdown.
The Salvation Army of North Texas Donations directly benefit people in need throughout our local community, providing rent/mortgage, utility, and food emergency assistance,.
Southfork Ranch, Plano Apr. 27-May 1. Collecting canned and non-perishables for North Texas Food Bank. Drop off between 10am-4pm at Gate 1. Items needed include canned tuna and chicken, canned fruit in juice, peanut butter and cereal bars. (The Ranch is also hosting a Red Cross blood drive May 9.)
Tarrant Food Bank distributes food to 330 pantries in 13 counties across North Texas. A $10 donation provides food for 50 meals.
Texas Banks 4 Food Banks Texas Bankers Foundation in partnership with Feeding Texas network of 21 food banks that serve all 254 Texas counties with donations and advocacy. 512-527-3613
Where to find food
Daily: Community Food Bank Pantry hours Mon-Thu, 9am-1pm. Take ID to pick up food, all zip codes welcome.. Has pet food, too. 817-924-3333.
Daily: The Tarrant Area Food Bank distributes food to mobile pantries. Check here for a pantry near you. Be sure to call to see if they’re open because some have closed because of COVID-19.
May 2, 12-2 p.m.: LULAC Council No. 4743, 1409 Ellis Ave., Fort Worth
May 11, 12-2 p.m.: New Mount Rose, 2864 Mississippi Ave., Fort Worth
This story was originally published April 28, 2020 at 1:11 PM.