How to Help
Food for Seniors
Catholic Charities Fort Worth: Call CCFW’s mainline at 817-534-0814, option 1 anytime between 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Monday through Friday for assistance in Tarrant, Johnson, Denton, Wise, Parker, Hood, Erath, Palo Pinto, Cooke, Hill, Bosque, Hamilton and Somervell.
Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County: Providing home-delivered meals and other services to home-bound, elderly and disabled residents of Tarrant County.
Sixty and Better: While senior centers and wellness classes are currently closed, they are providing home deliveries of nutritious meals to Activity Center participants.
Area Agency on Aging of Tarrant County:
Provides resources to older adults and their caregivers.
Other Resources
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Food For Children
Community Centers in Fort Worth:
Twenty centers across the city are offering take-out style evening meals to children free of charge.
Offering curbside service at 6 clinic locations while shelter in place orders are in effect. To apply for WIC, please call 817-321-5400.
Baylor Collaborative on Hunger/Poverty: View an updated state-wide listing of ISDs providing alternatives to regular school feeding programs.
First Street Methodist Mission: Provides groceries, infant formula, diapers, and clothing. Call ahead to confirm hours at (817) 338-1071.
- Take public health advisories seriously and follow recommendations of theCDC, Tarrant County Public Healthand your city.
- Verify information obtained through social sites with the reputable sources above. Be especially wary of statements about building immunity through intentional exposure or those promoting products.
- Consider donating to any of the non-profit charities who are working hard to meet the increase in need.
- Check out this blog poston what to do with food you find deep in your pantry and answer these common questions: "Is it still good? What do I make with this?"
- Equal Heart is recruiting AmeriCorps Members to help feed our community, In exchange for 8 weeks of service to your country and community, you'll receive a living stipend and an education award.
- Spread some happiness with Melt Ice Creams' Happiness for Heroes program. Purchase ice cream treats for medical staff responding to this public health emergency.
- Don't forget to tip your server! The Fort Worth Food + Wine Foundation is providing relief funds to hospitality industry employees who were suddenly furloughed and are facing extreme hardship.
Imperfect Food
Discounted rates (33% off) on their home-delivery service for people eligible for SNAP (food stamps) assistance.
Gardens on the Go
Providing large bags of fresh produce for $5 per each on two Saturdays/month in Fort Worth and Arlington.
Cowtown Farmers Market
The market, located in west Fort Worth remains open on Saturdays 8 am to 12 pm and is now accepting the Lone Star Card (SNAP).
Tom Thumb / Albertsons
Offering "contact-free" delivery and requesting the public limit shopping on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 7 - 9 am so seniors and other high risk people can shop.
HEB Stores
Offering a state-wide Senior Support Line with delivery by Favor. Call 1-833-397-0080 from 11 am to 3 pm seven days a week for assistance.
Curbside & Delivery Take-out options
Even with new dining restrictions in place, you can continue to support local restaurants by taking advantage of carry-out and delivery options.
Ellerbe Farmers Market Co-op Boxes
Support the farmers market and bring home fresh produce picked up curbside. Follow link for all the specifics.
Businesses who CAre
Food for Everyone
Gardens on the Go: Find fresh, affordable fruits and vegetables twice a month at “Gardens on the Go.” Pick up a large bag of seasonal fresh produce for just $5 a bag on select Saturdays. Cash and Farmacy Vouchers accepted.
Taste Community Restaurant: Providing dine-in and online order to-go in their normal pay-what-you-can service.
Tarrant Area Food Bank: Check their Find Food Map for the most up-to-date food pantry, mobile pantry, and school pantry resources across 13 North Texas counties.
The Community Food Bank: Call ahead to check operating hours at 817-924-3333.
The Potter's House Ft. Worth:
Holding it's monthly mobile food pantry on Saturday, April 4th from 9:00 - 11:00 am.
Continuing to provide resources to west Fort Worth, including food. Visit their website for details or call 817-420-9741.
Your Texas Benefits
Apply for SNAP (Lonestar Card) benefits, Disaster assistance, healthcare and more.
American Red Cross
Get help with shelter, health care, financial assistance and more.
211 texas
For individuals needing assistance related to COVID-19, enter COVID-19 as search term, or dial 211.
Catholic Charities Fort Worth
Offering limited emergency financial assistance and help with SNAP benefit enrollment.To inquire, please call 817-534-0814. Affordable rides are also offered throughout Tarrant County, with parameters. Call 817-336-8714 for details.
COVID-19 TX Food Resources Website
The Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty's Texas Hunger Initiative is working to provide the most up-to-date information on food resources.
Meals on Wheels of America
Find resources for seniors outside of Tarrant County.
Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
The Academy and its members — registered dietitian nutritionists, dietetic technicians registered and other food and nutrition professionals — offer nutrition articles, tips, video and activities for individuals and families managing the challenging conditions of the COVID-19 outbreak.
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