Despite all the festivities that the Christmas holiday is known for, there is no denying the fact that it is also an expensive time of the year. But there is good news for those in North Texas as there are churches and charities that are helping people in need with free food.
There are some families that do not find it easy at this time of the year, due to the increase in the price of commodities.
The supply chain issues that emanated as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic and the inflation across Dallas-Fort Worth have given rise to a hike in the cost of food in this holiday season.
Current research shows that the price for a basket of holiday dinner staples for example; egg nog, potatoes, cranberry sauce, and turkey has gone up by 16%.
Just as we have already pointed out, several churches and charities in North Texas have made it a point of duty to share food to families in need this period. This is usually done around major holidays and of course, the Christmas holiday is included.
If you would like to know some organizations that are giving out free hot meals and carrying out food assistance programs, then you are on the right page. We will be taking a look at some of them right away.
- Bonham Multipurpose Complex located at 700 FM87 in Bonham. There is a mobile food pantry here that commences distribution from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesday.
- Community Missionary Baptist Cedar Hill situated at 820 E. Wintergreen Road in Cedar Hill. They have a mobile food pantry that shares food from 9 to 11 a.m. on the 28th of December.
- City Square, 1610 S. Malcolm X Blvd. Here there is a food pantry that starts distribution Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Crossroads Assembly of God at 1501 E. Joe Ramsey Blvd. in Greenville runs a mobile food pantry distribution. It is slated for Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- The Friendship House located at 3733 N. Josey Lane, Suite #103, in Carrollton, offers food and groceries to those who need it.
- Highland Oaks Church of Christ situated at 10805 Walnut Hill Lane in Dallas, is organizing a free Christmas brunch. It will hold on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Families who would want to be a part of this should endeavor to RSVP online.
- Denley Drive Missionary Baptist Church at 1519 S. Denley Drive Dallas, is giving out fresh produce on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Paul Quinn College located at 3837 Simpson Stuart Road in Dallas, in collaboration with the Dallas Police Department is sharing food to those who need it. This will take place on Tuesday, from 9 a.m to 11 a.m.
- Marsalis Church of Christ situated at 2431 S. Marsalis Ave. in Dallas, has a mobile food pantry that operates on the 29th of December from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Foundation of Life at 2003 E. Ennis Ave. in Ennis is organizing a mobile food pantry distribution. This will be on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- The Tarrant Area Food Bank has also made it clear that those who need food can check their website. They advise such people to check the website’s search tool so as to be able to find food close to them.
- The North Texas Food Bank in collaboration with several local organizations distributes food. You can find out more about food assistance programs from the NTFB’s website.
As an individual, there is also a lot that you can do to spread the Christmas cheer this season. Most organizations are in need of volunteers to assist in sharing food at their pantries during the Christmas week. You can volunteer at an organization close to you, after all it is a season of love, kindness and helping.
