Tyler Resource Center
Mission
The mission of the East Texas Food Bank Tyler Resource Center is to fight hunger and feed hope in East Texas. The Tyler Resource Center is a program of ETFB located in West Tyler.
The goal of the Tyler Resource Center is to provide a one-stop-shop of wraparound services with a food pantry, benefits assistance and other support services.
We served 2,600 families and provided over 500,000 meals last year.
Services
Food Pantry
Need Food? Visit our food pantry to receive help. The FAQ section below has more details on how to receive groceries.
Monday – Thursday
Pantry Hours: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Pantry Hours: 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Friday
Pantry Hours: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 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.
- Monday – Thursday
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - Friday
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Do I have to live in Tyler to receive food?
No, all are welcome.
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 can park and enter the facility through the door along Robertson Road. 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
3201 Robertson Road
Tyler, TX 75701
903.270.0168
Neighbor or volunteer questions contact:
- Resource Center Specialist: Sam Cordero
Wrap-around services questions contact:
- Resource Center Manager: Micah Brooks
News
- Tyler food pantry sees success in first year of operation (March 7, 2025)
- New Resources, New Pantry (Tyler Today – February/March 2024)
- East Texas Food Bank’s Tyler Resource Center sees steady flow of clients (Tyler Paper – January 31, 2024)
- East Texas Food Bank prepared to serve 500 families a week at new pantry (KLTV – December 11, 2023)
- ETFB to open Tyler Resource Center and Pantry (December 11, 2023)
The Tyler Resource Center is a program of the East Texas Food Bank.
PANTRY HOURS
Monday – Thursday
Pantry Hours: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Pantry Hours: 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Friday
Pantry Hours: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.