Food Assistance
Wilkinson Center provides food assistance using a client choice model where families select food items and receive an amount based on their family’s household size. Families receive fresh produce, dry goods, protein, and perishable items. Families can visit the Pantry once a month.
- Our Client Choice Pantry is available by appointment only for returning clients. New clients can come in as a walk-in client during our hours of operation. Nuestra Despensa está disponible solo con cita previa para clientes habituales. Los nuevos clientes pueden venir sin cita previa durante nuestro horario de atención.
- Hours are Monday and Wednesday from 9AM–12PM and Tuesday from 1PM–4PM. Nuestro horario es Lunes y Miércoles de 9:00am a 12:00pm y los Martes de 1:00pm a 4:00pm.
- We serve families living in the following zip codes: 75217, 75227, and 75228. Atendemos a familias que viven en los siguientes códigos postales: 75217, 75227 y 75228.
- Current Food Pantry Clients (you have visited the pantry within the last 12 months) please select the link below for available food pantry appointments.
- Current Food Pantry Client (you have visited the pantry within the last 12 months).
- New clients (never visited the pantry or more than 12 months since your last visit) do not need an appointment for their first visit, first come first served and we do have a limit on new client intakes. Please bring proof of address (e.g. electric/water/gas bill, or current lease), information on all household members (e.g. birth certificates/picture ID/vaccine/school records with date of birth). Documents can be in a digital format.
- Clientes actuales de la despensa de alimentos (que han visitado la despensa en los últimos 12 meses), seleccione el enlace a continuación para ver las citas disponibles en la despensa de alimentos.
- Clientes actuales de la despensa de alimentos (ha visitado la despensa en los últimos 12 meses).
- Los clientes nuevos (que nunca hayan visitado la despensa o hayan pasado más de 12 meses desde su última visita) no necesitan cita previa para su primera visita. Se atiende por orden de llegada y tenemos un límite de clientes. Por favor, traiga un comprobante de domicilio (por ejemplo, factura de luz, agua o gas, o contrato de arrendamiento vigente) e información de todos los miembros del hogar (por ejemplo, actas de nacimiento, identificación con foto, cartilla de vacunación o registro escolar con fecha de nacimiento). Los documentos pueden estar en formato digital.
Pantry2Go
Pantry2Go is a mobile food truck that distributes food to families that otherwise would not have access to the Food Pantry. Pantry2Go distributes produce, shelf-stable, and perishable items.
The current distribution locations are:
- George Truett Elementary School (open to parents at the school)
- Dallas College West Dallas Center
If you are interested in having Pantry2Go at your location, please contact Teresa Hernandez at 972.961.1688.
Transforming Mind & Body Program – TMB
The transforming Mind & Body program with Wilkinson Center continuously engages clients to transform their Mind & Body!
If you are interested in the following:
- Financial coaching
- Health, nutrition, and wellness education information
- Once-a-month cooking classes
- Mindfulness skills
- Access to healthy foods
Then this is the program for you!
**Eligible zip codes: 75211, 75212, 75217 & 75227
Click on the link: https://forms.office.com/r/YtrrENxcub to book your first appointment. Hope to hear from you soon! If you have any questions, you may also contact a member of our team at 972-284-0378. 
Senior’s Program
The Senior’s program is available to seniors ages 60 and over and is open to Dallas County residents. There are no zip code restrictions. Senior resources include:
- Senior Lunch and Learns are monthly workshops on topics based on interests and needs. Guest speakers present information while seniors enjoy a light lunch and gain valuable resources.
- People and Nutrition (PAN) provides an additional 28 pounds of food per month. Seniors must meet income guidelines set by the USDA.
- Financial coaching is available to help seniors with budgeting, introduction to banking products, connection to resources, and goal setting. Coaching sessions are provided one-on-one, and the client sets goals.
To enroll in the Senior’s program, please contact Myra Collins at 972-284-0375.
Benefits Screening and Referrals
Wilkinson Center in partnership with the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) assists individuals with applying for the following government benefits: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Medicare Savings Plan and Medicaid. A representative from NTFB is on-site on Mondays (excluding observed holidays) from 9AM – 12PM. No appointment necessary.
Food Pantry Donations
Food and Support Services have been at the core of Wilkinson Center services since our genesis at Munger Place United Methodist Church. Support our efforts by donating food and personal hygiene items to our food pantry.
