White Rock Center of Hope

Who Can Visit?

White Rock Center of Hope serves residents of five East Dallas zip codes: 75214, 75218, 75223, 75228, and 75238. You'll need to call 214.324.8996 Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to schedule an appointment before coming in.

How to Register?

Call 214.324.8996 during neighbor services hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) to schedule your appointment. All neighbor services are provided by appointment only.

Items Needed for Registration

Please bring identification for every member of your household and proof of address showing you live within the service area zip codes.

How Often You Can Visit?

Families may come once a month for food pantry assistance.

Good to Know

Visitors have shared that they receive generous amounts of food. One neighbor said her refrigerator was "almost filled up" after her first visit. Another neighbor noted the food includes items that are actually useful for cooking. The staff at the food pantry are described as friendly and not asking a lot of questions.

Food & Essentials

The food pantry distributes food valued at over $1,250,000 to families in need each year, totaling more than one million pounds of food given in 2025. Reviewers mention receiving fresh vegetables and other groceries they could cook with. Household items and bedding are also distributed as needed through the Clothing Closet program.

How to Pick Up

The pantry operates by appointment for regular neighbor services. In addition, on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month, White Rock Center of Hope hosts a drive-thru food distribution at 10:00 a.m. No pre-registration is required for the Saturday drive-thru.

Additional Support

White Rock Center of Hope offers a wide range of extra services:

• Clothing Closet: Families may visit once every three months (with each seasonal change) to select four outfits per family member. Over 75,000 pieces of clothing are distributed each year.
• Financial Assistance: Utility assistance is provided one time per twelve-month period to help families avoid losing utilities. Rental assistance is also available.
• Transportation Assistance: Bus passes are provided for transportation to doctors' appointments or job interviews. Gas vouchers may also be available to help you get to a job interview.
• SNAP Help: A SNAP/Food Stamps representative is available every Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to help you apply for or renew your food stamp benefits. Spots are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Financial Education and Career Services: Free financial coaching is available through a program with SMU finance students every Friday (by appointment). You can get personalized guidance to create a financial plan, manage debt, build credit, and improve job opportunities. Book at https://WRCH.as.me/empowerment.
• Financial Workshops: A free monthly workshop hosted by Frost Bank covers topics like budgeting basics, debt management, credit scores, and loans. It takes place on the last Thursday of each month.

Facilities

White Rock Center of Hope has a Thrift Store on-site, open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The store carries a wide variety of clothing, shoes, purses, housewares, dinnerware, glassware, furniture, and more. Revenue from the store goes directly to funding the center's community services.

Ways to Give

White Rock Center of Hope welcomes donations of food, clothing, and household items at the Donation Door, Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (excluding holidays). Non-perishable food, gently used clothes, and household goods are all accepted. You can also donate online at https://whiterockcenterofhope-bloom.kindful.com/, or send a check payable to White Rock Center of Hope to P.O. Box 180358, Dallas, TX 75218. For questions about hosting a food or hygiene drive or to learn about their wish list, call 214.324.8996.

How to Join the Team?

More than 850 local volunteers help provide food, clothing, and other services to neighbors in need. You can come once a week, once a month, once in a while, or every day. Volunteer opportunities include the Thrift Store, Food Pantry, Clothing Closet, Financial Assistance, Donation Sorting, and Administration. Some roles require a background check. Every volunteer receives orientation and on-the-job training, so no prior experience is needed. Most shifts are 2 to 5 hours. To apply as an individual, visit https://whiterockcenterofhope.org/individual-volunteer-application.html. For group volunteer opportunities, visit https://whiterockcenterofhope.org/group-volunteer-application.html. You can also call Shelby Patterson at (214) 324-9285 to discuss your talents and availability. For Saturday food distribution volunteers, sign up at https://form.jotform.com/252386467683168.