About Fort Worth Hope Center
Thank you for visiting us,
My name is JoAnn Reyes, and I am the President and Co-Founder of the Fort Worth Hope Center. Since 2002, we have aimed to serve the DFW area by providing families with food and support. With the grace of God, my husband, Orlando Reyes, and I started this center after a tragic tornado swept through Fort Worth in 2002. We wanted to do something for the community and take in people who genuinely needed help.
Through our various services, we have seen struggling citizens around Fort Worth grow to become brighter people. People come to our center, hungry for hope. People can come to take educational classes to help them discover their true potential and get back on their feet. Any support from volunteer work or donations is greatly appreciated. And I cannot thank our donors enough for all they have provided us, and the future steps they are willing to take. Our volunteers understand that here at Fort Worth Hope Center, we are providing people with the skills and the opportunity to find their purpose in life. Whether they want to be a construction worker, a baker or a better parent to their children, they can find all of that and more at the Fort Worth Hope Center. God bless the people in our community that want to do something to help those in need.
Sincerely,
JoAnn Reyes,
President and Co-Founder
Our Vision
The Fort Worth Hope Center inspires hope and provides resources for children and families to build happy, healthy, successful lives and communities. We want the people who come here to feel genuinely accepted and loved.
Our Mission
The Fort Worth Hope Center "Fights hunger and Feeds hope" in the Dallas/Fort Worth area by helping people who live in low income communities have a "Place to go for HOPE". HOPE for finding food to feed their families, and HOPE for developing vocational skills and certifications which allow them to find meaningful employment and become self-sufficient.
This is done by collaborating with community businesses and organizations to provide:
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Food Distribution programs
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Vocational Training and Certifications
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Job placement
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Access to medical services
Our Values
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Honor, love, and accept people for who they are.
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Operate with integrity as good stewards of public trust and resources.
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Know that the potential for success lies within the hearts of all people.
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Recognize that everyone deserves respect and opportunities for a better life.
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.