Free food supplies in Texas: Who is eligible and distribution dates
There are food banks that will be handing out free food supplies in Texas this week. Learn about the eligibility requirements and distribution dates.
In order to provide economic relief to low-income Americans who struggle to bring food to their tables, various organizations have programs that offer food assistance to families who need it most. Such is the case of food banks.
In Texas, three such organizations will be handing out free food supplies throughout the week. According to El Tiempo, these are North Texas Food Bank, Catholic Charities Dallas, and Tarrant Area Food Bank. Who is eligible for this type of aid and what are the distribution dates?
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Free food supplies in Texas: Eligibility and distribution dates
The North Texas Food Bank offers free food pantries in thirteen counties across the Lone Star State. No pre-registration is required- just provide your name, family size and zip code to receive food.
Depending on the location, interested parties must arrive in a vehicle or have a basket or shopping cart to pick up their groceries. These are the distribution sessions scheduled for this week:
- October 9: Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church (Walking) - 921 W Illinois Avenue, Dallas, TX 75224
- October 11: Greater El Bethel – C.O.G.I.C. (Walking) 517 Helen St. Garland, TX 75040
- October 12: Mt Zion Church of Sandbranch (Vehicle) 129 Burns Dr Seagoville, TX 75159
For specific times and upcoming calendars, visit the official website of the NTFB.*
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Catholic Charities Dallas is also offering free food supplies to families whose income is below the poverty line or who are facing a disaster crisis. All you have to do is present an official ID when applying for the assistance. Remember to bring a vehicle to pick up your food.
Below is an interactive map with delivery locations and times, depending on the area in which you live.
Tarrant Area Food Bank also offers food assistance, as well as financial and medical aid, to those who contact the association directly by phone at 1-866-430-6143. This program is only available upstate. For more information, visit their official website.