The Dallas Salvation Army - Food Distribution Center

Who Can Visit?

The Dallas Salvation Army Food Distribution Center at 5302 Harry Hines Blvd. is open to neighbors in North Texas who need food assistance. The Salvation Army is committed to helping people without discrimination. To get started, you'll need to go through a quick and simple application process before your first visit. Applying is described as a quick and simple process.

How to Register?

Visit the location in person and speak with a social worker to find out the best options for finding assistance. You can also call 214-424-7050 to ask about food pantry hours and services.

How Often You Can Visit?

Reviewers mention that you can go to the food pantry every week.

Good to Know

The food pantry offers a surprise of healthy veggies, sweet treats, and other fun items that are always changing. The food is fresh and reviewers describe it as amazing. Staff are also known to offer an extensive resource list of places in and surrounding areas and what they provide. There is a drive-up option as well as a walk-up option for those who do not have transportation to the pantry.

Food & Essentials

The food pantry provides fresh food including healthy vegetables and other healthy items. Reviewers note the food is fresh and always offers a variety of items. The pantry also hands out bread almost daily, along with a produce truck available for anyone to take from. Dinners are offered Monday through Friday, and a monthly food shelf is also available.

How to Pick Up

When you come to the pantry, you have two options for picking up food. There is a drive-up option for those who have a car, and a walk-up option for those without transportation. Both options are available so everyone can get the help they need.

Additional Support

The Salvation Army at this location offers much more than food. Social workers are available on-site to help you find other resources in and around the area. Staff are known for helping visitors find needs that the pantry itself doesn't provide. The center also offers veterans services, with the Veterans Affairs program that has helped many veterans get back on their feet. There is also help available for domestic violence situations through the Domestic Violence Hotline at 214-424-7208. Emergency Family Services can be reached at 214-424-7050. The center also has a chapel open to the public at 7:00 PM nightly.

Facilities

The location has a gym on-site. Hot meals are served for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The center also provides shower facilities and laundry facilities for those who need them.

Ways to Give

The Salvation Army of North Texas welcomes your support. You can make a financial donation online at give.salvationarmytexas.org/give/184019, and your donation stays local to serve those in greatest need in the DFW area. The Salvation Army is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, so your donation is tax-deductible. You can also donate clothing, furniture, and household items by visiting salvationarmyntx.org/north-texas/donate-goods, scheduling a free pickup, or dropping items off at the center. To schedule a goods pickup or to donate goods in Dallas, call 214-630-5611. According to the website, $10 provides 2 bags of groceries, $50 provides 2 nights of shelter, and $100 provides one day of addiction treatment. The Salvation Army puts 84 cents of every dollar directly back into programs.

How to Join the Team?

Volunteers play a crucial role in the Salvation Army's ability to provide quality social services for the North Texas community. Whether you want to volunteer as an individual, a family, or a group, there are opportunities for you. You can create a Volunteer Profile at cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_id=0146&console_type=application&ht=1 so the team can learn more about you and your preferred volunteering times and types. You can also register to help online at cervistech.com/acts/webreg/eventwebreglist.php?org_id=0146 or contact the Volunteer Specialist for Dallas and Rockwall Counties: Janice Hill.