How to help and where to get food, resources in Fort Worth during winter storm
Extremely cold weather has left thousands of Fort Worth residents without electricity for days. Some people are looking for food and water. Others just want to help.
Here are some resources in and around Fort Worth.
Donations, other ways to help
United Way is seeking donations to its Emergency Relief Fund. Donations can be made at www.unitedwaytarrant.org/donate.
DFW Mutual Aid: Venmo/cashapp @dfwmutualaid
Funky Town Fridge: Venmo @funkytownfridge
Carter BloodCare is asking the community to give blood if they can. The limited blood supply is a result of the weather developments of the last week, topping off a yearlong viral pandemic. Visit carterbloodcare.org to find the blood donation centers that are open near you. Walk-ins are welcomed, but you may also text 800-366-2834 for appointments.
John Peter Smith Hospital will host Carter BloodCare on Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All donors will get a $20 UberEats voucher. Schedule an appointment here.
Food distribution
Funky Town Fridge: Fridges located at 3144 Bryan Ave., 2308 Vaughn Blvd., and 5705 Wellesley Ave.
Friday: Tarrant Area Food Bank Distribution at Herman Clark Stadium, 5201 CA Roberson Blvd., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday: TAFB Distribution at Herman Clark Stadium from 2 to 4 p.m.
Monday: TAFB Distribution at Herman Clark Stadium from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Gateway Church is partnering with Mercy Chefs to provide thousands of meals at the North Fort Worth Campus to people in the area. You do not need to be a church member to receive meals. Friday through Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. for dinner and Saturday through Monday from noon to 2 p.m. for lunch at 4209 Basswood Blvd.
Water
Limited water distribution is available for residents in north Fort Worth who are under a boil water advisory at 2575 Polaris Dr., 4209 Longstraw Dr., 4721 Ray White Rd., 13280 Park Vista Blvd., and at Trinity Springs Middle School, 3350 Keller Hicks Rd., Birchman Baptist Church, 9100 North Normandale St. (starts Friday)
Schools with water pick-up: Trinity Springs Middle School, 3550 Keller Hicks Rd.; Sendera Elementary, 1216 Diamondback Ln.; Comanche Springs Elementary, 8063 Comanche Springs Dr.; Willow Creek Elementary, 1100 W. McLeroy Blvd.; RD Evans Community Center, 3242 Lackland Rd. (starts Friday); Western Hills High School, 3600 Boston Ave.
HopFusion Ale Works, 200 E. Broadway Ave., is giving away free filtered water from 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Residents must bring something to carry it home in such as a cooler, jug, bucket or crowler.
Other breweries you can fill water jugs at: CowTown Brewery, 1301 E Belknap St. until 8 p.m., Wild Acre Brewing, 1734 E El Paso St., Funky Picnic Brewery, 401 Bryan St.
Craftwork Coffee on Magnolia and West Rosedale is filling up containers until 7 p.m.
Natural Grocers will provide free two free gallons of water to people through Feb. 23. Due to the high-demand and strain on the water system, stores are limited to two gallons per person.
Firewood
A moving start-up in Fort Worth will deliver firewood to families in Fort Worth or Dallas who are without power and are unable to leave to get supplies themselves. Fill out a form to request delivery at gozova.com/free-firewood.
You can pick up firewood at Tulips Fort Worth, 112 St. Louis Ave., on Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This story was originally published February 18, 2021 at 11:16 AM.
