Food Resources for HEB ISD Families
To support our students and their families, we have collected information about local food resources on this page. Please be aware that these resources are not all managed by HEB ISD, although some may be offered by our school district's community partners or adopters.
Local Food Resources
- 2-1-1 Texas (www.211texas.org/) -- search for help in your zipcode, based on your specific need. For example, try searching for "Food Pantry" in 76022 to see a list of local food pantries.
- Tarrant Area Food Bank - Find Food (www.tafb.org/find-food/) -- search for mobile food pantries, get help applying for food benefits, and more.
Food Pantries
Note: this information is collected from other sources, like the 2-1-1 Texas and Tarrant Area Food Bank websites. Visit linked websites or contact the food pantry to check for updates or changes.
- Food Pantry at First United Methodist Church of Bedford
Hours or Date/Time: Tues 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 2012 Shady Brook Dr, Bedford, TX 76021
Eligibility / Details: Open to anyone in the service area, up to 1 time every 28 day(s). Drive-thru, no appointment needed.
- New Hope Food Pantry (6 Stones)
Hours or Date/Time: Tues 3:00-6:00 pm, Wed 9:00 am - 12:00 pm; Thurs Seniors (60+) ONLY 9:00 - 12:00; Sat 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 3232 W. Euless Blvd Suite 100, Euless TX 76040
Eligibility / Details: Appointments Required (www.6stones.org/new-hope-center)
- NEED East (North East Emergency Distribution)
Hours or Date/Time: Mon - Fri 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Location: 424 W Bedford Euless Rd, Hurst, TX 76053
Eligibility / Details: Open to eligible households that live in the designated service area.
- Mobile Food Pantry at First United Methodist Church Euless
Hours or Date/Time: 3rd Tues 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: 1001 W Ash Ln, Euless, TX 76039
Eligibility / Details: Must reside in designated service area, Up to 1 time every 1 month(s). Walk-ins accepted during service hours and complete a form.
- I Can Still Shine
Hours or Date/Time: Mon - Thurs 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Richland Hills, TX. Call for details and appointment: 817-616-3500
Eligibility / Details: Call for an appointment. Does not take walk-ins. Provides spousal abuse prevention, crime victim assistance, advocacy, and counseling for single, unmarried, women who have been abused and who are single moms with children.
- Gurdwara Sikh Sangat
Hours or Date/Time: 1st Wednesday of every month, 5:00 PM
Location: 200 E Euless Blvd, Euless, TX 76040
Eligibility / Details: Listed on TAFB Mobile Food Pantry Schedule
- Vivagene Park - FBH
Hours or Date/Time: 1st Tuesday of every month, 5:00 PM
Location: 501 E Pecan St, Hurst, TX 76053
Eligibility / Details: Listed on TAFB Mobile Food Pantry Schedule
Meals during the School Day
During the school day, HEB ISD's Child Nutrition department offers breakfast and lunch for students in each school's cafeterias.
- HEB ISD Child Nutrition Department website - cafeteria menus, charge policy, and additional information
We encourage all families to fill out the application for free and reduced-price cafeteria meals. Even if you don't plan to use these meals, this data can help HEB ISD qualify for funding that supports your schools and students.
- More information about Free & Reduced-Price Meals in HEB ISD Cafeterias...
- Start the Online Application for Free & Reduced-Price Meals...
Summer Meal Program
Each summer, HEB ISD and other local organizations participate in the Summer Meal Program, funded by the USDA. Each location provides free meals for children age 18 and younger, with no ID or verification required. The list of locations and dates/times changes each year. As summer approaches, you can find current information on the Texas Department of Agriculture website: