Food Assistance
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As need grows, Meals on Wheels North Texas asks community to step up
Meals on Wheels North Texas is seeking volunteers to cover routes in Dallas and Tarrant Counties. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Microvolunteering in Houston: What it is and where to do it
Find out how to have an impact on your hometown by volunteering for an hour, a day, or whenever it’s convenient, sometimes without leaving your house.
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Federal SNAP cuts already being felt in Texas
Starting in October, Texas will be responsible for paying $117 million in administrative costs related to the SNAP program. An estimated 275,000 Texans are expected to lose their benefits because of the change.
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Texas school districts offer free meals to kids this summer — here’s where to find them
Texas school districts are offering free lunch programs throughout the summer. Here’s where they’ll be serving up meals.
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Did you know more than 36% of Dallas residents live in food deserts?
While some parts of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex have easy access to groceries, the area has plenty of food deserts where options are more sparse.
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The history of Fort Worth-founded Mrs. Baird’s bread
Mrs. Baird’s bread began from humble origins in 1908. Here’s everything you need to know about the Fort Worth brand.
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Fort Worth ISD keeps kids fed over spring break with free hot lunches
Fort Worth’s Independent School District is offering free hot lunches during Spring Break. Here’s what you need to know.
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The North Texas Food Bank knows it takes a community to combat hunger
The 26th annual North Texas Food Bank Empty Bowls Fundraiser is scheduled for Feb. 26. Here are all the details.
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The 2026 DFW local grocery guide
In this year’s DFW grocery guide, we take a look at locally-owned markets, affordable options, and free food resources in our local community.
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Mutual aid organizations and blessing boxes fill hunger gaps in DFW
While our area’s food banks and food pantries are the cornerstone of Dallas-Fort Worth’s free food access initiatives, mutual aid groups and blessing boxes fill in the cracks that these larger charities may miss.
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Where to find food banks and food pantries in DFW
Across DFW, these food banks and food pantries form the backbone of the region’s hunger-relief efforts.
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Budget-friendly grocery stores worth knowing in Dallas–Fort Worth
When times get really tough, we are lucky enough to have a number of money-saving grocery stores spread across DFW. Here are some budget grocery stores worth checking out.
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9 DFW food pantries to support this holiday season
These Dallas-Fort Worth food pantries need volunteers and donations, especially during the holiday season.
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7 ways to give back in Houston during the holiday season
From volunteering to donations, these seven Houston charities and nonprofits help you give back to those facing hardship in our community during the holidays.
