The Arlington Public Library is hosting a food drive throughout the holiday season to support our neighbors in need. Starting now through December 31, 2025, the community is encouraged to donate shelf stable food items to any Arlington Public Library location across the city.
Items needed include
Canned fruits and vegetables
Canned meats
Canned soups
Peanut or other nut butters
Mac and Cheese
Rice
Beans/lentils
Powdered milk
Shelf stable milks/juices
Thanksgiving items: canned fruits and vegetables, pie mix, pie crusts (pre-baked), stuffing, etc.
Items not accepted
Perishable foods (needs refrigeration)
Dairy items
Eggs
Opened items
Expired items
All collected items will be donated to Mission Arlington just in time for the holidays!
Donation Locations
East Library and Recreation Center
1817 New York Ave.,
Arlington, TX 76010
MON - THU: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
FRI & SAT: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SUN: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
George W. Hawkes Downtown Library
100 S. Center St.
Arlington, TX 76010
MON - THU: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
FRI & SAT: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
SUN: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Northeast Branch Library
1905 Brown Blvd.,
Arlington, TX 76006
MON - THU: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
FRI & SAT: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SUN: Closed
Ron Wright Lake Arlington Branch Library
4000 W. Green Oaks Blvd.,
Arlington, TX 76016
MON - THU: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
FRI & SAT: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SUN: Closed
Southeast Branch Library
900 S.E. Green Oaks Blvd.,
Arlington, TX 76018
MON - THU: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
FRI & SAT: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SUN: Closed
Southwest Branch Library
3311 S.W. Green Oaks Blvd.,
Arlington, TX 76017
MON - THU: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
FRI & SAT: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SUN: Closed
Woodland West Branch Library
2837 W. Park Row Dr.,
Arlington, TX 76013
MON - THU: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
FRI & SAT: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SUN: Closed
Do you need assistance this holiday season?
check out these community resources for a little extra help. Just note that this list is not exhaustive and the information is subject to change.
Arlington Charities (https://www.arlingtoncharities.org/)
TO RECEIVE SERVICES: visit their website to complete their application and schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are also accepted.
HOURS: Monday – Thursday 9;00am-1:00pm, Friday 9:00am - 1:00pm
Needs:
Monetary support
Food donations (canned proteins and staples)
Volunteers: https://www.arlingtoncharities.org/volunteer
Community visibility + advocacy
Arlington Charities has a holiday food program providing a box of food to families. Watch the website for Christmas applications.
A donation of $35 covers the cost of a holiday meal kit.
Mission Arlington: https://missionarlington.org/emergency-assistance/
Main Number: 817-277-6620;
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE HOURS
Monday-Friday – 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.;
Saturday – 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Mission Arlington supplies individuals and families with short-term supplies of groceries designed to last for several days, based on family size. They mix several kinds of dry goods and refrigerated food, keeping it as nutritious as possible based upon the supply. Once the families’ food needs are met, then they can work together on solving other problems facing them.
Volunteer: https://missionarlington.org/join-the-fun/
Volunteer Times: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday
Volunteer Contacts:
Groups: 817-277-6620 (E-mail);
Comm. Service: 817-277-6620 x 6093 (E-mail);
Salvation Army: https://salvationarmyntx.org/north-texas/alleviate-hunger/
Arlington Corps Community Center
712 W. Abram
Arlington, Texas 76013
(817) 860-1836
Mon: Closed
Tues: 10AM-3PM
Wed: Closed
Th: 10AM-3PM
Fri/Sat/Sun: Closed
Heart and Hand Pantry: Arlington Hearts & Hands, Inc., (817) 459-4950, https://www.northdavischurch.org/content.cfm?id=3106)
• Small pantry located in the parking lot of North Davis Church of Christ that usually serves 40 families a day.
College Pantries
UTA: Maverick Pantry
https://www.uta.edu/student-affairs/health-and-wellness/maverick-pantry
Questions? Email us at eaf@uta.edu or call us at 817-272-4201.
Pantry Hours and Services
Location: 520 S Center St, Arlington, TX 76010
CLOSED: November 26th - 28th
OPEN: December 2nd - 3rd
CLOSED: December 4, 2025 - January 12, 2026
Fall 2025 Hours of Operation:
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 9AM - 3PM
Wednesday: 9AM - 3PM
Thursday: 12PM - 6PM
Friday: 9AM - 12PM
Shop for food essentials, toiletry items, and school supplies for FREE with your MAV ID. Open to UTA students, faculty, and staff.
Shopping appointments are easy to make and are strongly encouraged. For step-by-step directions on how to make an appointment, please check out the pinned post on Instagram @UTAMaverickPantry.
TCC: Toro’s Food Pantry
So.foodpantry@tccd.edu or 817-515-4332
Food Pantry fresh market 1-3 p.m.* (*ending time subject to change)
Fresh produce will be available on the following dates:
Thursday, December 4
Tuesday, January 27
Monday, February 23
Thursday, March 26
Thursday, April 16
Thursday, May 7
Must bring your own bags or cart to carry food. Weight of produce exceeds 35 lbs.
Dining Hall SSTU 1114
Tarrant County College South
5301 Campus Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76119
