Tarrant County Resources
Community assistance programs serving Fort Worth, Arlington, and all of Tarrant County
Emergency Shelters & Housing
Presbyterian Night Shelter
2400 Cypress St, Fort Worth, TX
Largest provider of services to Tarrant County's homeless, sheltering ~670 people nightly. Offers housing assistance, job training, employment help, life-skills classes, and ID assistance.
Union Gospel Mission
1321 E Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Faith-based homeless mission with 129+ years of experience. Provides emergency shelter, meals, spiritual support, and long-term recovery programs on secure six-acre campus.
Salvation Army Mabee Center
1855 E Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76103
24/7 emergency shelter and social service center. Hot meals, overnight shelter for individuals and families, transitional housing programs.
Arlington Life Shelter
325 W Division St, Arlington, TX 76011
Emergency shelter for individuals and families. Requires adults to seek employment and participate in work program. Provides meals, case management, and skills classes.
SafeHaven of Tarrant County
Region's largest provider of shelter and services for domestic violence victims. Two 24-hour confidential shelters, crisis hotline, counseling, legal advocacy, children's programs.
Food Pantries & Meal Programs
Tarrant Area Food Bank
2600 Cullen St, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Regional food bank serving Tarrant and 12 surrounding counties. Mobile pantry events and community kitchens. Call or visit website to find partner pantries by ZIP code.
Community Food Bank
3000 Galvez Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76111
Large food pantry open to anyone in need, no zip code restrictions. Groceries, fresh produce, and nutrition education.
Mission Arlington
210 W South St, Arlington, TX 76010
Free groceries daily through food pantry, clothing closet, household items, furniture, medical clinic. Helps with rent, utilities, transportation.
Arlington Charities
811 Secretary Dr, Arlington, TX 76015
Major food pantry serving Arlington residents by appointment. Week's supply of groceries, diapers, hygiene items, life skills classes.
Catholic Charities Fort Worth
249 W Thornhill Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76115
Client-choice food pantry and emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, and other needs.
Find More Food Pantries: Call 2-1-1 or visit Tarrant Area Food Bank to locate pantries by ZIP code.
Affordable Medical & Mental Health Services
JPS Health Network
1500 S. Main St, Fort Worth, TX (Main Hospital)
Tarrant County's public healthcare system. Hospital care and network of community clinics. JPS Connection provides low-cost or no-cost care for uninsured residents.
North Texas Area Community Health Centers
Federally Qualified Health Centers offering affordable primary care on sliding fee scale. Pediatric, adult care, chronic disease management, women's health, behavioral health.
Cornerstone Charitable Clinic
3500 Noble Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76111
Free primary care to uninsured adults by volunteer physicians. Helps manage chronic conditions and obtain medications.
Open Arms Health Clinic
3311 Little Rd, Arlington, TX 76016
Free medical clinic serving uninsured residents. Primary care, chronic disease management, wellness education. Open Tuesday evenings and some weekdays.
Mental Health Crisis: Call MHMR of Tarrant County 24/7 Crisis Hotline at 817-335-3022
Senior Services (60+)
Area Agency on Aging of Tarrant County
Serves older adults (60+) and caregivers. Nutritious meals, in-home care, benefits counseling for Medicare/Medicaid, caregiver respite, transportation, minor home repairs, veterans' services.
Sixty & Better, Inc.
Manages senior activity centers and nutrition programs across Tarrant County. Group lunches, exercise and wellness classes, social activities, transportation.
Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County
5740 Airport Fwy, Haltom City, TX 76117
Delivers hot nutritious meals Monday–Friday to homebound elderly or disabled residents. Volunteers provide friendly visits and safety checks.
Additional Tarrant County Resources
- Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County: Job listings, training programs, resume help - 817-531-7600
- Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (Fort Worth): Free civil legal assistance - 817-336-3943
- Community Action Partners: Emergency rent and utility assistance - 817-392-5720
- 2-1-1 Texas: Free hotline connecting residents with local services - Just dial 2-1-1