Where We Fight Hunger and Feed Hope!
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Here at Fort Worth HOPE Center, we are dedicated to fighting hunger and empowering families throughout the Tarrant County area. Join us in our mission to create a supportive community where no one goes hungry and every family has the resources they need to thrive.
Welcome to the Fort Worth HOPE Center
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Registration is now open for the 2026!
Tarrant County Back to School Roundup taking place on Friday, August 7 at Tarrant County College South Campus!
Families must pre-register online between May 22 and June 22, 2026, in order to attend the event and receive free school supplies and services.
To qualify, families must:
• Live in Tarrant County
• Meet the 2026 Federal Poverty Guidelines
• Complete online registration during the registration period
The event provides free school supplies, backpacks, haircuts, community resources, health services, giveaways, and more for qualifying families ahead of the new school year.
Who We Are
The Fort Worth Hope Center is dedicated to fighting hunger, empowering individuals, and fostering community growth. In recent years, we’ve distributed millions of pounds of food to families in need, with each food basket designed to nourish a family of four for an entire week. Powered by an incredible team of volunteers whose contributions of time and effort are valued tremendously! Our mission is to provide hope and opportunity to those who need it most. Together, with our team of partner ministries, we are transforming lives and creating a stronger, more compassionate community.
Food Pantry
The Fort Worth Hope Center is proud to provide food baskets designed to feed a family of four for a week!
In 2023, we rescued and distributed 1.8 million pounds of food, supporting 572,562 people through 127,236 baskets, while also providing 61,450 pounds of pet food.
In 2024, our distribution efforts reached 2.4 million pounds of food, serving 437,935 people with 97,319 baskets and supplying 81,513 pounds of pet food.
The year 2025 brought new beginnings, as the property we had occupied for over 20 years was sold. The Fort Worth Hope Center liquidated its entire 56,000-square-foot facility and moved to Kennedale, TX. We restructured and resumed serving as a mobile food pantry just in time for the holiday season. Overall, our food pantry redistributed 1.6 million pounds of food, hygiene items, office materials, and building supplies. We served over 2.2 million people and supplied 42,485 pounds of pet food and treats. Together, we continue keeping families and their beloved pets fed to create a strong and healthy community.
Food Bank
Our food bank has distributed to many individuals of the Tarrant County community! In 2023, our partners ministries distributed 162,031 food baskets which estimates around 729,140 people in the surrounding areas. In 2024, we helped by distributing 263,771 food baskets projecting it to be around 1,186,970 people. In 2025, our partners distributed 167,489 food baskets which estimates around 753,700 people. Making great use of all the great donations we have received to help families in need!
Volunteers/Holiday Baskets
We have shown great impact over the years and our holiday baskets and volunteers have been major contributors! In 2023, we distributed 1,655 holiday baskets and had the help of 1,392 volunteers who contributed 28,071 hours of time. The following year, 2024, we distributed 4,117 holiday baskets, also with a rise of participating volunteers at 1,512 volunteers who put in 26,482 hours of their time. By 2025, we are happy to report that we donated 5759 holiday baskets! We also had an amazing 2,310 fabulous people donate 22,698 hours of their time! Over these 3 years our efforts distributed over 8 million pounds of food, a true testament to the dedication and impact on the community.
What We're Doing Now
June 5th, 2026. MLK Community Center
A big Thank You! to our volunteers from Convergint. Words cannot express how much of a blessing you were to our staff and the families served on Friday. From your beautiful smiling faces, to the love and kindness you showed to all who came through our location. You took over and ran this event with such ease and grace. We are so grateful for the opportunity to partner with you, and look forward to doing it again in the future!
YOU can help the Fort Worth HOPE Center change lives!
