North Fort Worth Littles Moms Resource Guide

Support Options in Lieu of SNAP Benefits ‒ Tarrant and Denton County

This list is not a complete list of all programs found in our area, but some that we thought would best benefit the Moms in our group. NFW Littles Playgroup does not have any affiliation with those listed below. We do have our own website, https://form.typeform.com/to/bizH44P9 where you can fill out from our listed options if you would like direct help from us. We may not be able to provide consistent help, as we are volunteer based, but we can provide immediate meal or grocery help if necessary.

Tarrant County

Food Assistance Programs

  • Tarrant Area Food Bank (TAFB): Find nearby pantries via tafb.org/find-food or call 1-866-430-6143.
  • Fort Worth HOPE Center: Weekly food baskets, plus job training. fwhope.org
  • Community Link: Food and family case management, communitylinkmission.org
  • WestAid: Emergency groceries for families in 76114/76116 and nearby ZIPs, westaid.org
  • First Street Methodist Mission: Food, clothing, formula, and emergency aid for families fortworthmethodist.org

Emergency Financial & Utility Assistance

  • Tarrant County Department of Human Services (TCDHS): Temporary rent, mortgage, utility, and food help.
  • Call 817-531-5620 or visit tarrantcountytx.gov/human-services
  • Community Action Partners (City of Fort Worth): Rent, water, and energy assistance. fortworthtexas.gov/cap
  • United Way of Tarrant County: Dial 211 or visit unitedwaytarrant.org/get-help for quick referrals.

Family-Specific Resources

  • Fort Worth Diaper Bank: Free diapers and wipes via partner agencies. fwpdiaperbank.org
  • Catholic Charities Fort Worth: Emergency assistance, diapers, and financial coaching. ccfw.org
  • Mission Arlington: Food, clothing, school supplies, and baby essentials. missionarlington.org

Healthcare & Nutrition Support

  •  WIC (Women, Infants, & Children): Nutrition benefits for pregnant women, infants, and young children.

texaswic.org

  •  JPS Health Network Community Resource Specialists: Help with Medicaid/CHIP and local food/hygiene

resources. jpshealthnet.org

  •  Texas Health Resources Community Outreach: Mobile health events and nutrition education. texashealth.org

Quick Help Lines

  •  2-1-1 Texas: Free statewide referral service for food, housing, and medical help.
  •  TAFB Food Assistance Hotline: 1-866-430-6143
  •  United Way of Tarrant County: (817) 258-8000• Meals On Wheels of Tarrant County: (817) 336-0912 home-delivered meals for seniors/disabled adults.

 Please call ahead, as pantry hours and eligibility may vary. Families can use multiple resources

at once ‒ e.g., a food pantry + emergency fund + diaper program.

Denton County

Food Assistance Programs

  • Denton Community Food Center (DCFC): 306 N Loop 288 Suite 400, Denton TX 76209. dentoncfc.org.

Emergency groceries once per month; ID and proof of address required.

  • Asbury Relief Ministry (ARM): 117 Hercules Ln, Denton TX. asburydenton.org. Food pantry open

alternating Mondays (check website for hours).

Mon‒Thu 9:30‒4 pm; Fri 8:30‒2 pm. Online registration available.

  • The Salvation Army Denton: 1508 E McKinney St, Denton TX 76209. salvationarmyntx.org. Drive-Thru

Pantry Wed & Fri 9:30‒11:30 am; case management also available.

  • Our Daily Bread & Monsignor King Outreach Center: 909 N Loop 288 Denton TX 76209. obdtexas.org. Hot

meals, pantry bags, laundry, showers, and community casework.

  • First Refuge Ministries: 1701 N Locust St Denton TX 76201. firstrefuge.org. Food, medical, and dental help;

call 940-483-1800 for appointments.

  • Vision Ministries: 2020 E McKinney St Denton TX 76209. visionministriesdenton.org. Food and clothing

aid; typically open Mon‒Thu 9‒12.

Emergency Financial & Utility Assistance

  • United Way of Denton County: unitedwaydenton.org/findhelp ‒ searchable local aid database for rent,

utilities, and medical costs.

  •  Christian Community Action (CCA): 200 S Mill St, Lewisville TX 75057. ccahelps.org. Rent, utilities, and

food pantry help for qualifying families.

  •  Giving Hope Inc.: givinghopedenton.org. Rent, deposit, or emergency shelter assistance (Denton residents

only).

  •  Interfaith Ministries of Denton: 1109 N Elm St Denton TX 76201. interfaithministriesdenton.org. Limited

rent/utility assistance for low-income families.

Family-Specific Resources

  •  Next Steps Diaper Bank: part of United Way of Denton County ‒ free diapers through partner agencies.

Contact info@unitedwaydenton.org for pickup locations.

  • Community Storehouse (Keller/Northwest ISD families): communitystorehouse.org ‒ school supplies,

clothing, and food support.

  • Children’s Advocacy Center for North Texas: caznt.org. Provides family resources and emergency items

for families in crisis situations.

Healthcare & Nutrition Support

  • WIC (Women, Infants, & Children): texaswic.org. Offices in Denton (535 S Loop 288 Ste 103). Nutrition,

formula, and breastfeeding support.

  • Health Services of North Texas (HSNT): healthntx.org. Sliding-scale clinics for medical, dental, and

behavioral care; includes Denton and Wylie offices.

  • Denton County Public Health: dentoncounty.gov/health. Immunizations, community health programs, and preventive screenings.

Quick Help Lines

  • 2-1-1 Texas: Free 24/7 connection to local resources (press 1 for food help, 2 for rent/utilities, 3 for

child/family support).

  • United Way Denton County Helpline: (940) 566-5851
  • Our Daily Bread Hotline: (940) 382-5604
  •  Texas Health & Human Services: (877) 541-7905 ‒ check eligibility for remaining benefits and support

Programs.

These Denton County resources serve families facing food or financial insecurity due to reduced SNAP benefits.

Families are encouraged to call ahead or visit program websites for eligibility and distribution hours.