Community Resources

 
 

Vaccine Services

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Food

WestAid Food Pantry

 7928 Camp Bowie West Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX 76116

  • Open on Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Arrive by 11:30 a.m. Shopper’s Choice food selection.
  • Homeless lunches each day.
  • Shopping is twice monthly.

First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth Food Pantry

 801 West 1st Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102

  • The church offers food pickups one week a month.
  • Please call or visit their events page on their website for more information on when the next food pickup is.

Opening Doors For Women In Need - Nutritional Groceries and Food Pantry

 4660 Horne Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107

  • Groceries can be picked up M-F from 8am – 5pm.
  • The Community Center Food Pantry is open every 3rd Friday of the month from 9 – 10am

 

Righteous Branch Ministries - Food Distribution Program

1500 Circle Park Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX 76164

  • Please call 817-797-7675 to leave your information for support.
  • A representative will get back to you with information about how to get food.
  • Services are provided by appointment only. 

 

Community Food Bank - Food Pantry

3000 Galvez Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76111

  • Make sure to bring your ID when you visit.
  • Participants can visit once every two weeks.
  • Open M-T from 9am – 1pm

The Salvation Army of North Texas - 24th Street Food Pantry

3023 Northwest 24th Street, Fort Worth, TX 76106

  • The pantry is open from 10am – 4pm on Wednesdays with closure from 11am – 1:30pm.

The Salvation Army of North Texas - Lancaster Ave Food Pantry

1855 East Lancaster Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76103

  • The pantry is open from 9am – 4pm on Wednesdays with closure from 11am – 2pm.

Beautiful Feet Ministries - Soup Kitchen

1709 East Hattie Street, Fort Worth, TX 76104

  • The Feet Soup Kitchen serves two meals daily breakfast and lunch.
  • Every morning following our 9:00 am Bible Study, we serve breakfast.
  • A hot lunch is served after our 11:15 am Chapel Service.
  • On Wednesday nights after our Street Light service, dinner is served.

 

Tastebuds Ministries Church Inc. - Feeding Ministry

2400 Cypress Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102

  • The feeding ministry is on the 4th Saturday of every month across the street from the Presbyterian Night Shelter from 6:45 AM – 9:00 AM.
  • This time is also used to distribute clothing items to those who may need them.

Vision

Community Eye Clinic

655 Taylor Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102

(2nd story of church)

  • Sliding scale for payment if uninsured, takes Medicare and Medicaid.
  • Open M-T from 8am – 4pm and Friday from 8 – 11:30am.

Alcon Vision

8376 Mojave Trail Fort Worth, TX 76116

(Colorful Portable)

  • Text (682) 628-2531 for an appointment.
  • No cost eye care for eligible Fort Worth ISD students.

Dental

Catholic Charities of Fort Worth (CCFW)

249 Thornhill Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76115

  • High-quality dental care with a fee structure designed for low and moderate-income families, open M-F from 8am – 4pm. New patients should fill out a form to request a consultation and should hear back within 1-3 business days but there might be a delay. Insurance is not accepted.
  • Call 817-600-1461

JPS Health Network

4701 Bryant Irvin Road North, Fort Worth, TX 76107

  • Must be on Medicaid or Medicare.
  • Reduced price dental exam and cleaning on M-Sat from 7am – 7pm.
  • Call 817-702-3567

Back to School Roundup

  • A one-stop shop to prepare the whole family for the start of school, need to be pre-registered and meet guidelines for poverty.
  • The 2025 event will be on Friday, August 8th.
  • Call 817-754-0227 for more information

Clothing

Christian Community Assistance

1903 West Bowie Street, Fort Worth, TX 76110

  • To schedule an appointment for food, clothing, or referral services, call 817-921-9622.
  • To ensure that your needs are fully met, all services are provided on an ‘Appointment Only’ basis.
  • Open M, W-F from 9am – 3pm

Tastebuds Ministries Church Inc.

2400 Cypress Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102

  • The feeding ministry is on the 4th Saturday of every month across the street from the Presbyterian Night Shelter from 6:45 AM – 9:00 AM.
  • This time is also used to distribute clothing items to those who may need them.

First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth

801 West 1st Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102

  • Clothing and Hygiene Kits
  • First Street Methodist Mission’s provides clothing for individuals in need.
  • Homeless individuals are also eligible to receive a hygiene kit once per month.
  • Open M-Th from 10am – 4pm. Infant Formula and other supplies are distributed on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10am – 1pm and are available once a month

Additional Resources

Cook Children's JOY Campaign

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TCU Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development

Resources related to trust-based relational intervention (TBRI). TBRI is a holistic model for helping children overcome social, behavioral, and emotional challenges brought on by trauma. 

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