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The holidays can be expensive, and spending extra on the festivities may not be feasible for families struggling to make ends meet — especially because of rising food costs.
Sky-high inflation across Dallas-Fort Worth and lingering supply-chain issues from the pandemic are driving up the cost of food this year. One recent study found that the cost of a basket of holiday dinner staples such as turkey, potatoes, cranberry sauce and egg nog has risen by 16%.
To help those in need, numerous North Texas churches and charities come together around major holidays to distribute food to families in need. Here are some organizations hosting food assistance programs and handing out hot meals this holiday:
Highland Oaks Church of Christ, 10805 Walnut Hill Lane in Dallas, is hosting a free Christmas brunch at 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Interested families should RSVP online.
Paul Quinn College, 3837 Simpson Stuart Road in Dallas, is giving away food in partnership with the Dallas Police Department from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday.
Crossroads Assembly of God, 1501 E. Joe Ramsey Blvd. in Greenville, is hosting a mobile food pantry distribution from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday.
Denley Drive Missionary Baptist Church, 1519 S. Denley Drive in Dallas, is distributing fresh produce from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Bonham Multipurpose Complex, 700 FM87 in Bonham, is hosting a mobile food pantry distribution from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Foundation of Life, 2003 E. Ennis Ave. in Ennis, is hosting a mobile food pantry distribution from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Community Missionary Baptist Cedar Hill, 820 E. Wintergreen Road in Cedar Hill, is hosting a mobile food pantry distribution from 9 to 11 a.m. Dec. 28.
Marsalis Church of Christ, 2431 S. Marsalis Ave. in Dallas, is hosting a mobile food pantry distribution from 9 to 11 a.m. Dec. 29.
City Square, 1610 S. Malcolm X Blvd., has a food pantry that operates from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
The Friendship House, 3733 N. Josey Lane, Suite #103, in Carrollton, provides food and groceries to those in need.
The North Texas Food Bank partners with many local organizations to give out food. To learn more about food assistance programs, check out NTFB’s website.
The Tarrant Area Food Bank encourages those in need to check its website’s search tool to find food near them.
Many organizations are also looking for volunteers to help distribute food at their pantries the week of Christmas.