As cases of COVID-19 rise in North Texas, many are facing continuous financial difficulties and food insecurity. According to a UT Southwestern study, families without access to food are still feeling the economic effects of the pandemic two years into it.
Maria’s Bodeguita is one food resource organization that runs a small pantry in Dallas. The founder, Marah Salazar, said that she launched during the pandemic, and noticed that the pantry needed to be restocked quicker after the latest COVID-19 spike.
“The need is definitely there,” Salazar said. “We just need to get the community more informed and more excited about donating.”
If you are looking for food, here are some places in the Dallas area that can help.
Aunt Bette’s Community Pantry: Located next to St. Philip’s School. Those with proof of residence in the 75210 or 75215 ZIP code can come on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The address is 1502 Pennsylvania Ave.
Brother Bill’s Helping Hand: Appointment based grocery store at 3906 N. Westmoreland Rd. Hours are Wednesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 2nd Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
North Texas Food Bank: Food assistance programs include mobile food pantries, programs for seniors, and local partnerships.
CitySquare: Food pantry is open Tuesday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is at 1610 S Malcolm X Blvd, Bldg. 350.
Maria’s Bodeguita: Neighborhood pantry at 8749 Lake June Road. It is working on finding a location outside of a local business or property for a second pantry.
Food Not Bombs Dallas: Serves meals every Sunday at 2800 Gould Street. The community pantry is at 3503 Spring Ave in South Dallas.
Dallas Liberation Movement: Distributes non-perishable groceries and essentials. It is looking for locations to open neighborhood pantries and fridges.
For Oak Cliff: Food assistance programs including food box giveaways. Those who need assistance can reach out to food advocate director Juliana Bradley at juliana.bradley@foroakcliff.org.
Oak Cliff Veggie Project: Distributes fresh produce from local farms every Saturday morning at 5915 Singing Hills Dr.
4DWN Project: Distributes fresh produce every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at 2633 Ferris Street.
North Texas Rural Resilience: Offers meals and harm reduction every Friday afternoon alternating in Dallas and Denton.
Cornerstone Community Kitchen: Serves houseless individuals on Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Crossroads Community Services: Once a month, customers can visit the pantry and a family can receive about 100 pounds of food. Hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. from Monday through Thursday at 4500 S. Cockrell Hill Road.
Holy Trinity Center Food Pantry: Open from 9 a.m. to noon at 3826 Gilbert Ave.
Catholic Charities: Food services include multiple pantry locations and mobile pantry locations.
