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Dallas

• S.M Wright Foundation Annual Thanksgiving Event: Provides hot meals, groceries, and clothing to low-income and homeless families in South Dallas community.

- November 21, 2024 at 10am

- 3119 Pine St Bldg 1, Dallas, TX 75215

- Contact: 214-741-4990

Fort Worth

•   Turkey Trot / Walk: Join for a fun Turkey Trot/Walk to get into the Thanksgiving spirit with friends and family as we trot or walk.

- November 14th 6pm-8:30pm

- 710 South Main Street Suite 140 Fort Worth, TX

- Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/turkey-trotwalk-tickets-1048424354467?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

North Richland Hills

•  Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway: Come celebrate with being grateful where there will be food, fellowship, and fun!

- November 23rd from 12pm-3pm

- 5209 Rufe Snow Drive North Richland Hills, TX 76180

- Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thanksgiving-turkey-giveaway-tickets-1070191334089?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

Arlington:

•  Fall Festival Community Event: A day filled with fun activities for the whole family. From pumpkin decorating to live music, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

• Saturday November 16th from 11am-4pm

• 1126 S Bowen Rd Arlington, TX 76013 

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• North Texas Food Bank: Aims to provide food assistance for those in need

- Find a location near you: https://ntfb.org/ 

Dallas

•  Highland Oaks Church of Christ: The caring and sharing food and lcothing pantry serves zip codes 75238-75243.

- Contact: 214-342-6060

- 10805 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75238

• S.M Wright Foundation Annual Thanksgiving Event: Provides hot meals, groceries, and clothing to low-income and homeless families in South Dallas community.

- November 21, 2024 at 10am

- 3119 Pine St Bldg 1, Dallas, TX 75215

- Contact: 214-741-4990

Fort Worth

•   Community Food Bank: Provides Thanksgiving boxes filled with food items, including a large turkey. Registration ends November 13th and in person registration is required. Ask about free Christmas gift information.

- Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm

- 3000 Galvez Avenue Fort Worth, TX 76111

- Contact: 817-924-3333

• The Salvation Army of North Texas: Find food this Holiday Season

- https://salvationarmyntx.org/north-texas/alleviate-hunger 

Arlington:

•  AT&T Stadium Thanksgiving Mobile Distribution:

- November 21 from 8am-12pm

- 1 AT&T Way, Arlington, TX

• Feed Our Community Thanksgiving Dinner: description

- Wednesday November 27th 6pm-8pm

- 2455 Ascension Boulevard Arlington, TX 76006

- Register: https://inspiredtolive.simplechurchcrm.com/external/form/b879f038-07b9-4449-9802-7f7f157583c9

Dallas

•  Friendsgiving Dinner at The Petunia House: Semi-formal event for community of all ages

- Saturday November 16th 4pm-10pm

- 317 S Montreal Avenue Dallas, TX 75208

- Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-petunia-friendsgiving-tickets-1048506560347?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Fort Worth

•  Operation Turkey Fort Worth Turkey: Preps food items and delivery meals to those in need.

- November 28th from 8am-12pm

- The Library Bar Fort Worth Texas (611 Houston St. Fort Worth, TX 76102)

-  Request a meal: https://www.operationturkey.com/meal-request/ 

Grand Praire

•  CenterWell Grand Prairie Thanksgiving Celebration: 

- November 21st 11am-1pm

- 725 West Pioneer Parkway Grand Prairie, TX 75051

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/centerwell-grand-prairie-presents-thanksgiving-celebration-tickets-1043147952607?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

Arlington:

• Mission Arlington: On Thanksgiving morning, the Mission Arlington family will deliver turkeys, ham, food baskets, and cooked meals.

- November 28th at 8am

- 2010 West South Street, Arlington, TX 76010

- Contact: 817-277-6620

•  CenterWell Arlington Thanksgiving Celebration: 

- November 21st 10am-11am

- 2562 West Pioneer Parkway Pantego, TX 76013

- Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/centerwell-arlington-presents-thanksgiving-celebration-tickets-1043088444617?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

• Feed Our Community Thanksgiving Dinner: description

- Wednesday November 27th 6pm-8pm

- 2455 Ascension Boulevard Arlington, TX 76006

- Register: https://inspiredtolive.simplechurchcrm.com/external/form/b879f038-07b9-4449-9802-7f7f157583c9

Dallas

• Once Upon A Christmas by DFW Kids On The Move, Inc: A magical holiday experience at once upon a Christmas- a festive event full of joy and wonder for kids of all ages

- Sunday December 8 from 12pm-2pm

- Hampton- Illinois Branch Library 2951 South Hampton Road Dallas, TX 75224  

• Downtown Stocking Stroll Festival: Join for the 6th Annual Stocking Stroll enjoying festive holiday cheer on our Downtown streets 

- December 21 from 3pm-8pm

- 1902 Main Street Dallas, TX 75201

- Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/downtown-stocking-stroll-festival-tickets-989258868907?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

•   Christmas in the Park at Fair Park: Provide food, clothing, toys, household items and furniture to those who need them most

- December 14th at 8:30am

- Location: Fair Park Automobile Building

- Registration opens November 19th: https://www.christmasatfairpark.com/ 

•   Dallas Leadership Foundation: They have low-cost Christmas gifts along with workforce development, food pantry, financial support, leadership support, prison reentry, and youth programs and neighborhood support.

- Distributing December 11th-13th

- 3101 Greenwood St, Dallas TX 75204

- Contact: 214-777-5520

• Red One Holiday Family Fest: Holiday family fun presented by Amazon MGM Studios hosting carolers, Red One Giveaways, free cookie decorating and hot chocolate, & photos with Santa

- November 10th 6pm-8pm

- 1902 Main St. Dallas, TX 75201

- Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/red-one-holiday-family-fest-tickets-1053650259289?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

Fort Worth

•   Santa's Open House: Join for a FREE Santa's Open House, a festive gathering open to everyone in the community! Enjoy a day packed with holiday cheer, including family photo ops with Santa, live reindeer, hayrides, delicious hot cocoa, and smores by the bonefire. And that's not all, we're also ohsting a mega giveaway and many more exciting activities!

- December 8th from 1pm-4pm

- 13794 Old Denton Road

- Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/santas-open-house-2024-tickets-964985606927?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

Grapevine

•  Merry & Bright Drone Show: Enjoy Grapevine's 4th Annual Merry & Bright Christmas drone show. Watch the Christmas magic unfold in the sky over Historic Main Street.

- December 2nd at 7pm

- 815 S Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051-5571

Plano

• Free Santa Experience: Capture the magic with a free photo with Santa, enjoy some hot chocolate and activities. 

- Date: You choose

- 201 Legacy Drive Plano, TX 75023

- Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-santa-experience-sunday-december-1-tickets-1065742046149?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

Arlington:

•  Holiday Lights Parade: Enjoy a nighttime parade through downtown Arlington followed by tree lighting. This event is free

- December 14th at 6pm

- https://holidaylightsparade.com 

•  Family Pajama Party & Toy Giveaway: 

- December 21st 12pm-4pm

- 3535 Marathon St. Pantego, TX 76013

- Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-pajama-party-toy-giveaway-tickets-1054808894799?aff=erelexpmlt

Dallas

• Christmas in the Park at Fair Park: Provide food, clothing, toys, household items and furniture to those who need them most

- December 14th at 8:30am

- Location: Fair Park Automobile Building

- Registration opens November 19th: https://www.christmasatfairpark.com/ 

•  CitySqaure: The Food Pantry at CitySquare strives to provide access to fresh, healthy food to nourish our community.

- By appointment only: https://www.citysquare.org/food

- 1610 S. Malcolm X Blvd. Dallas, TX 75226

- Contact: 214-823-8710

Fort Worth

•   Community Food Bank: Provides Christmas boxes filled with food items. Registration ends November 13th and in person registration is required. Ask about free Christmas gift information.

- Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm

- 3000 Galvez Avenue Fort Worth, TX 76111

- Contact: 817-924-3333

• The Salvation Army of North Texas: Find food this Holiday Season

- https://salvationarmyntx.org/north-texas/alleviate-hunger 

Denton

• Denton Holiday Mobile at C.H. Collins Athletic Complex: While supplies last

- December 17 from 10am-12pm

- 1500 Long Road, Denton, TX

Grapevine

•  GRACE Holiday Food Drive: Providing meals during November and December for the holiday season

- Kyle Buchanan (817-305-4677)

- 837 E Walnut Street Grapevine, TX

Dallas

•  Christmas in the Park at Fair Park: Provide food, clothing, toys, household items and furniture to those who need them most

- December 14th at 8:30am

- Location: Fair Park Automobile Building

- Registration opens November 19th: https://www.christmasatfairpark.com/ 

•   White Rock Center of Hope: Families may come once every three months, each seasonal change, and select four outfits per family member. They are serving the following zip codes: 75214, 75218, 75223, 75228, 75238

- Monday, Wednesday, Saturday: 9am-4pm; Tuesday: 9am-6pm

- 10021 Garland Road

- Contact: 214-324-8996

•  Toyland Express Programs: Provides toys to children during the holidays

- Contact: 972-234-8880

- Zip Code Limits: 75252, 75248, 75254, 75240, 75251, 75080, 75081, 75243, 75231, 75231, 75238, 75082, 75044,75042

Mesquite

•  Sharing Life: Provides year-round seasonal clothing & warming shelter for extreme weather conditions (by appointment only)

- Contact: 972-285-5819

- 3795 W. Emporium Circle, Mesquite, TX 75150

Fort Worth

• Community Food Bank: Provides Christmas boxes filled with food items. Registration ends November 13th and in person registration is required. Ask about free Christmas gift information.

- Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm

- 3000 Galvez Avenue Fort Worth, TX 76111

- Contact: 817-924-3333  

• Cowboy Santas Program Inc.: Free Christmas presents are for low-income families

- 3551 New York Ave. Fort Worth, TX

- Contact: 817-392-5790

• Toys for Tots- Cornerstone Community Action Agency: Cornerstone CAA is hosting a Toys for Tots drive for those who apply and request toys. Application closes on November 29th.

- 2316 Hwy 180 W Mineral Wells, TX 76067

- Contact: 682-310-0711

• Toys for Tots- Neighbors Helping Neighbors: South Main Church of Christ Benevolence Center is hosting a Toys for Tots drive for those who apply and request toys. Application closes on November 29th.

- 201 South Main, Weatherford, TX

- Contact: 817-341-6766

• United Community Centers: They assist families and individuals to get free Christmas help. Presents, h

- 2316 Hwy 180 W Mineral Wells, TX 76067

- Contact: 682-310-0711

Arlington:

• Mission Arlington: The free Christmas Store, a place for parents to shop to receive free gifts for their children.

- December 11th - December 23rd from 10am-6pm (excluding Saturdays)

- 2010 West South Street, Arlington, TX 76010

- Contact: 817-277-6620

•  Family Pajama Party & Toy Giveaway: 

- December 21st 12pm-4pm

- 3535 Marathon St. Pantego, TX 76013

- Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-pajama-party-toy-giveaway-tickets-1054808894799?aff=erelexpmlt 

Lewisville

• Christian Community Action of Tarrant County: Free food, ingredients, gift cards, games, and other goods available.

- Monday-Thursday: 9am-5pm; Friday: 9am-12pm

- 200 S Mill St. Lewisville, TX 75057

- Contact: 972-221-1224

Grapevine

•  GRACE Christmas Cottage: Provides new, unwrapped gifts to families facing financial hardships due to limited income or recent emergency.

- Contact: Deb Ebeling (817-305-4474) debeling@gracegrapevine.org 

- 837 East Walnut St. Grapevine, TX

Dallas

•  Dallas Public Libraries and Recreation Centers: 29 Dallas Public Libraries and 43 recreation centers will be warming stations during normal business hours. More information of library and recreation center locations and hours of operations below

- Libraries: https://dallaslibrary2.org/hours.php

- Recreation Centers: https://www.dallasparks.org/160/Recreation-Centers 

• Oak Lawn Overnight Warming Station: This center provides emergency shelter for residents and individuals during life-threatening weather conditions when it gets 36 degrees and wet (with at least 20% precipitation) or 32 degrees and dry.

- https://olumc.org/ 

- Location: 3014 Oak Lawn Avenue Dallas, TX 75219

Mesquite

•  Sharing Life: Provides year-round seasonal clothing & warming shelter for extreme weather conditions. Sharing Life places guests into hotel room and provide two warm meals each day, clothing, blankets, socks, toiletries kit, hoodies, shelf-stable food and other non-food items (by appointment only)

- Contact: Kimberly Onofre 972-779-0568

- 3795 W. Emporium Circle, Mesquite, TX 75150

Fort Worth

•   Room in the Inn: Room in the Inn provides shelter to individuals who are homeless during the three coldest months (December, January, and February) and the two hottest months (July and August) every year.   

- Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm

- Location: 801 West 1st Street Fort Worth, TX 76102   

•  J.E. & L.E. Mabee Social Service Center (Warming Station +): Open overnight when temperatures reach 40 degrees with wet conditions, 35 degrees in dry conditions, or when there's a wind chill below 32 

- Location: 1855 E Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76103    

•   Fort Worth Public Libraries (Warming Station): Libraries and community centers in Fort Worth can be used as warming stations during normal business hours. Residents should call to check on the hours to make sure they're open before going.  

Arlington:

• Arlington Life Shelter: Emergency shelter services are provided for up to three nights and during periods of extreme cold or heat. This program covers residents of the following counties: Tarrant County, TX

- Open 24 hrs

- 325 West Division St. Arlington, TX 76011

- Contact: 817-548-9885