THE DILEMMA
Do you have enough money to pay your bills and buy groceries?
Too often, our neighbors are having to decide whether to pay all their bills or purchase healthy food for themselves and their families. At Metrocrest Services, we believe no one should ever have to choose between putting food on the table and paying their bills. Eligible Food Pantry visitors are invited to make an appointment to shop in our Food Pantry for a variety of items, including milk, bread, meat, produce, canned goods, and hygiene/household supplies. Each household is provided with enough food for 14 days (based on family size and available stock). Items in the pantry generally include:
- Canned vegetables, fruits, and meat items
- Dried beans & rice
- Seasonal fresh produce
- Breads and pastries
- Dairy products
- Toiletries & hygiene items
- Household cleaning supplies
Because we receive donations from several area stores, the North Texas Food Bank, individual donors, and fresh seasonal produce from area community gardens like Coppell Community Garden, our stock varies from week to week.
YOUR FIRST VISIT
What you need to know before your first visit
If you live in Carrollton, Addison, Farmers Branch, Coppell, or the city of Dallas (75287) in Denton County, you are eligible to visit the Food Pantry. Eligible Food Pantry visitors schedule an appointment to visit the pantry to shop for groceries. Each household is allowed to select enough food for 14 days (based on family size and available stock).
Eligibility requirements
- Families receiving government benefits such as SNAP, TANF, SSI, NSLP, Medicare and Medicaid. NO PROOF IS REQUIRED.
- Families who fall under the Federal Poverty Guidelines become eligible to receive food services. NO PROOF IS REQUIRED.
- Families facing a temporary crisis due to natural disasters and homelessness automatically become eligible to receive services.
VOLUNTEER
Interested in supporting the Food Pantry?
We have a variety of ways you can help fight hunger in the community. Make a monetary donation. Did you know that a $25 donation will provide 150 meals for those in need? Find out more. Host a donation drive. Gather your company, community organization, church, family, and friends to coordinate and collect items for Metrocrest Services. Find out more. Volunteer at the Food Pantry. Find out firsthand how sorting and handing out food to those in need can be a rewarding experience. Find out more.
“Metrocrest helped me feed my kids when no one else did. They gave us hope.”
— METROCREST CLIENT
