Texarkana Resource Center
Mission
The mission of the East Texas Food Bank Texarkana Resource Center is to fight hunger and feed hope in East Texas. The Texarkana Resource Center is a program of ETFB located in southwest Texarkana.
The goal of the Texarkana Resource Center is to provide a one-stop-shop of wraparound services with a food pantry, benefits assistance and other support services.
We served 2,000 families and provided over 220,00 meals as of June 2024.
Services
Food Pantry
Need Food? Visit our food pantry to receive help. The FAQ section below has more details on how to receive groceries.
Tuesday – Thursday
Pantry Hours: 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Pantry Hours: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Friday
Pantry Hours: 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Benefits Assistance
Need additional support? Get help applying for social service programs to help with getting food, medical care and other services. Our Benefits Assistance Program is by appointment only. Learn more about the programs available and request virtual or in-person assistance.
Other Support Services
Other wraparound support services will be offered as they are available. This includes utility assistance, child care programs, nutrition education programs and more. See the calendar below for a full list of upcoming services and programs.
Calendar
FAQ
Click the “+” sign to see the answers to these commonly asked questions.
When can I receive food assistance?
Neighbors may visit the food pantry once a week.
- Tuesday – Thursday
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. - Friday
10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Do I have to live in Texarkana to receive food?
No, all are welcome and will receive food. Items provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) are highly regulated. To access these foods, you must be a Texas resident and qualify under income or household guidelines.
Neighbors visiting the Texarkana Resource Center will always have access to fresh produce, donated and purchased food items.
How do I qualify to receive food?
The food pantry is meant to serve households at or below The Emergency Food Assistance Program income guidelines. Households that are experiencing a crisis may also qualify for short-term food assistance.
What paperwork is required to receive food?
You will be asked for a verbal declaration of your full name, address, number of people in your household, date of birth, and your monthly income.
How do I pick up my food?
You will be greeted at the reception desk and asked for your full name, address, number of people in your household, date of birth, and your monthly income. After that, you will be asked to sit in our waiting area for a short time before walking through our food pantry to select your food from a range of shelf-stable items, meat, and fresh produce. Grocery carts will be available.
What other services are available besides the food pantry?
The Benefits Assistance Program can help you apply for other programs like Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicare, Medicare Savings Program, Medicaid, Temporary Aid for Needy Families (TANF), Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Texas Women’s Health Program. Please see the calendar for full programs and services currently offered.
Volunteer
We could not fulfill our mission of fighting hunger and feeding hope without our generous volunteers. We welcome volunteers at least 11 years old. Volunteers ages 11-16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Volunteer shifts are available Tuesday-Saturday at our food pantry.
Contact
3019 S. Lake Drive
Texarkana, TX 75501
903.270.0182
Neighbor or volunteer questions contact:
- Resource Center Specialist: Eva Thomas
Wrap-around services questions contact:
- Resource Center Manager: Shan Parks
News
- Texarkana Resource Center helping more people in need (July 2, 2024)
- Resource center in Texarkana is more than just a food pantry (May 7, 2024)
- East Texas Food Bank opens Texarkana Resource Center (May 7, 2024)
- East Texas Food Bank to open Texarkana Resource Center (February 12, 2024)
The Texarkana Resource Center is a program of the East Texas Food Bank.
PANTRY HOURS
Tuesday – Thursday
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Friday
10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Special thanks to
T.L.L. Temple Foundation