Where to Get Food Support in Fort Worth, Texas Right Now
- LeAnne Piepiora
- Nov 8
- 2 min read
Immediate resources, volunteer exchanges, and community-powered solutions during the SNAP shutdown
If you or someone you love is feeling the impact of the SNAP shutdown, you’re not alone—and you’re not without options. This post gathers immediate, local ways to access food, exchange time for nourishment, and plug into community support.
Volunteer-for-Food Exchanges
Tarrant Area Food Bank
Volunteer in the garden, warehouse, or mobile markets. Volunteers often receive food support.
Community Food Bank of Fort Worth
Help sort and distribute food to hundreds of families daily.
The Barn (formerly Elizabeth Anna’s Old World Garden)Volunteers at this local garden help to beautify the property, care for garden beds, and assist in planning activities. In exchange, volunteers are offered portions of food from the CSA Market.
Free Food & Grocery Support
NICA (Northside Inter-Community Agency)
Food pantry, emergency groceries, and case management.
Tarrant Area Food Bank Mobile Pantry Schedule
Find free food distributions near you.
Community Fridges & Mutual Aid
Check local Facebook groups and neighborhood apps for fridge locations and pop-up food shares.
Portico Coffee
Portico offers handmade craft coffee and curated artsy vibes inside a renovated century-old home in the historic North Side, just outside the Stock Yards. The space has a large yard wrap-around yard with plenty of outdoor seating plus a community garden sprouting fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs.
Grow & Share: Seeds, Gardens, and Skill-Building
Fairmount Community Garden
Community garden featuring several public pick plots. Sign up for your own 4’x8’ for $75* per year. Seeds, guidance, and gardening essentials are provided to members for free.
Local Seed Libraries
Some libraries give away free seeds! There are several in Arlington, TX and Benbrook, TX. Or you can harvest seeds from the fruits, veggies, and spices in your kitchen. Check out the beginner’s guide here.
Rooted In Annual Seed Swap
Free seeds, plants, and community connection.
If you’re an organization or a person that can help
Feed the City – Tango Charities
Join monthly sandwich-making events. Bring supplies, make meals, and connect.
What’s Next
I’m putting together a full Food Resilience Toolkit—including:
How to preserve food at home
Healthy eating on a tight budget
Fast-growing crops for small spaces
Recipes, seed sources, and more
Want early access? Sign up here to get free access to the toolkit while it is in development.
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