All families in the community are welcome to come to the Community Market at no charge. There's no income test or residency requirement mentioned — everyone is welcome. Volunteers greet you when you walk in and get you signed up right away.
When you visit for the first time, staff will sign you up on the spot. They'll send you an email with a barcode that holds all your information, so future visits are quicker. Just have your barcode scanned and you can start picking up food.
Families can use the Community Market or the online ordering system up to two times per calendar month.
Visitors shop inside the facility, which is climate-controlled. Reviewers say the place is clean and well organized, with fresh produce and no signs of decaying food. Staff and volunteers are friendly and non-judgmental. If you need help carrying your groceries, volunteers will help load items into your vehicle. If you need extra assistance beyond food, ask for the Community Resource Specialist (David Moreno was mentioned by name in a review).
The Community Market provides food including fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy items like eggs, and canned goods. The facility has coolers and freezers, so fresh and frozen items are available. About 39 pounds out of every 100 pounds of food distributed across TAFB is fresh fruit or vegetables. Reviewers mention a good variety of healthy produce, eggs, fish, and canned vegetables.
The Community Market works like a small store where you shop for your own items. Reviewers describe filling their own bags as they move through the market. You can also place an online order through orderahead.org for a drive-up Friday pickup. The ordering window is open from Monday at 9:00 am through Wednesday at noon. Once your order is placed, you pick a 30-minute window to pick up on Friday between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm. Orders not picked up by 3:00 pm are automatically cancelled. For the Friday pickup, volunteers bring your order out to your car so you don't need to get out.
SNAP and benefits help: TAFB West's Community Resource Specialists can help you apply for SNAP (food stamps), CHIP, TANF, Medicaid, and other benefits. You can book an appointment online or call 1-866-430-6143 Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Home Delivery: If you're homebound due to a disability and live within the delivery coverage area, you may qualify for the Home Delivery Program. Each month, participants receive two 20-pound boxes of nonperishable food items like rice, lentils, cereal, and canned goods, delivered to your door through a partnership with Amazon. Apply at tafb.wufoo.com/forms/z18ut3dx0gewjxv or contact homedeliveries@tafb.org or 817-857-7054.
R.E.D. Bus: The West R.E.D. Bus focuses hunger relief on Parker County and surrounding counties. It provides food, benefits enrollment assistance (SNAP, CHIP, TANF, and Medicaid), and nutrition education at community events. See the schedule at tafb.org/red-bus-calendar.
Senior Box Program: Seniors age 60 and older who meet income guidelines may qualify for a monthly USDA food box. Boxes include shelf-stable items like canned fruits and vegetables, cereal, canned meats, juice, and a block of cheese. Call TAFB West at 817-857-7172 to register.
Farmers Market Nutrition Program: Families with WIC benefits can get $30 in vouchers to buy fresh fruits, vegetables, and cut herbs at participating farmers markets. Contact TAFB for more information.
Ready to Learn youth programs: TAFB West offers in-school markets that bring kid-friendly groceries to school campuses, in-school snack programs, and educational programs for youth including a Hunger + Hope presentation and the Junior Ambassador Program for high school seniors.
The facility is climate-controlled and includes a kitchen, classroom, and volunteer center. There's plenty of parking on site.
Every $1 donated helps provide 5 meals for neighbors in need. You can donate online at tafb.org/donate-west or start a virtual food drive at teamtafb.org. For questions about donating, call 682-368-3002.
TAFB West welcomes volunteers of all ages and abilities. Opportunities include working in Quality Control (sorting and packing food), the Community Kitchen, the Community Market, mobile food distributions, the Community Garden, and the Farmers Market program. Sign up for a shift at tafb.galaxydigital.com. For groups of 20 or more, fill out the group volunteer form at airtable.com. You can also email volunteer@tafb.org with questions.
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