West Texas Food Bank Pantry Hours Changing For Summer
The West Texas Food Bank announced via press release that it will be changing its pantry hours with the hopes of beating the heat this summer.
Pantry hours will change to the morning beginning Wednesday. The West Texas Food Bank facilities hours will be from 10 a.m. to noon.
This will only impact the in-house pantries at the West Texas Food Bank facilities in Midland and Odessa, the press release stated.
Beginning Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon:
> > West Texas Food Bank Odessa Facility Pantry located at 411 S. Pagewood Ave., Odessa, TX 79761.
Beginning Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon:
> > West Texas Food Bank Midland Facility Pantry, 1601 Westcliff Dr., Midland, TX 79703.
The West Texas Food Bank does not require advanced registration to participate and require that a person be in line by noon in order to receive food. There is no advantage to lining up early.
Aboutwest Texas Food Bank
The West Texas Food Bank has been feeding families in Odessa, Midland, and the entire West Texas area for more than 35 years. As the largest nonprofit, non-governmental hunger-relief organization in the Permian Basin, we’re proud to distribute donated and purchased food to children, families and seniors with help from more than 80 partner agencies. As a team, we’re able to provide food to individuals across 34,000 square miles of Texas.
How To Get Help From The West Texas Food Bank And Our Partners
West Texas Food Bank Pantry Hours
WTFB drive-thru pantries are open to anyone needing food assistance in our communities. You may be asked to show an ID when you are checked in. Please have this available for WTFB staff. You may use the WTFB drive-thru pantry once a month. You are asked to work with one of our 100+ partner agencies should you need food more than once a month.
We appreciate for your patience and understanding during this unique situation. Pantry Boxes are available while supplies last. Limiting drive-thru hours will allow WTFB staff time to replenish our supply of Pantry Boxes. Pantry hours are subject to change.
If you are in need of assistance outside of these hours, please dial 211, or visit one of our Partner Agencies.
The same usage guidelines are still in place, and we ask that you only utilize our on-campus pantries once a month. Please continue to use one of the WTFB Partner Agencies for all other food needs.
With 100+ partners in the 19 counties we serve, and multiple mobile outreach distributions every week, we hope you are able to find one that is convenient to you.
A list of Partner Agencies and Mobile Distributions can be found below.
WTFB Odessa Pantry Hours: 9am 12 noon Wednesday
WTFB Midland Pantry Hours: 9am 12 noon Thursday
You must be in line by noon at both locations. As long as you are in line by noon you will receive food.
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West Texas Food Bank Altering Hours For Summer
ODESSA, Texas -The West Texas Food Bank is hoping to beat the heat this summer with new morning hours for our in-house pantries.
Starting Wednesday, the regular in-house pantries at the West Texas Food Bank facilities are changing from the afternoon to 10am 12 noon.
This will only impact the in-house pantries at the West Texas Food Bank facilities in Midland and Odessa.
West Texas Food Bank Odessa Facility Pantry
411 S. Pagewood Ave.
Wednesday from 10 am to 12 noon.
West Texas Food Bank Midland Facility Pantry
1601 Westcliff Dr.
Midland, TX 79703
Thursday from 10 am 12 noon.
The food back tells CBS7 that they have seen an increase in the past couple of months from averaging around 350 cars visiting the pantry a day to about 500 cars.
We directly attribute that to inflation the cost of living here in the Permian Basin is extremely high, Craig Stoker, Communications and Marketing with the West Texas Food Bank, said. Midland is suffering the highest inflation in the country, so we understand the need is out there in the community, and we want to make sure that where and when we are serving is convenient to those so.
Advanced registration to participate isnt required, People are required to be in line by noon in order to receive food.
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Pantry Details Hours Photos Information: West Texas Food Bank
Through the Texas Food Bank Network, as a result of being awarded a grant from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, the West Texas Food Bank has two Social Services Coordinators to Provide assistance to the residence of our twenty two county coverage area in filling out applications for state assistance such as Medicaid, Food Stamps, TANF, Women’s Health Care, Long Term Care, WIC, and CHIP/Children’s Medicaid. For more information please contact us at one of our branches.
Hours:9:00am – 12:00pm1:00pm – 4:00pm
County or Counties Served: Ector
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West Texas Food Bank Opens Their Xto Energy Innovative Garden On The Weekends
MIDLAND, Texas – The West Texas Food Bank is holding its new event at the new XTO Energy Innovative Gardens Facility called Saturdays in the Garden on the third Saturday of every month.
Visitors get the chance to take a self-guided tour of the two greenhouses and bio-domes.
The event is free to the public and there is staff available to answer any questions during your visit.
The Director of marketing and communications for the West Texas Food Bank tells us that this event gives everyone the chance to learn about just exactly where their food comes from.
Its really a fun, different place to go in Midland on a Saturday, you know, people complain that theres not anything to do for kids or families, but thats one of the reasons we wanted to bring something like this to the community so that people have the option of going out and really learning something different about how food gets to your table, where things come from, like this banana tree behind me that you wouldnt really have the opportunity to see otherwise, said Craig Stoker, the director of marketing and communications for the West Texas Food Bank.
The next Saturday in the Garden will be held on February 19th from 10 am through 12 pm.
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Donate money to the West Texas Food Bank
Make a donation to West Texas Food Bank today to help end hunger. Even a small amount can make a big difference in the lives of hungry children, families, and seniors in our community. There are multiple ways to donate to the West Texas Food Bank. Please click on the donation type that fits you best.
Tribute donation
A tribute donation may be made in memory of someone or to commemorate a specific occasion such as a holiday, birthday, or special occasion. Donate money to the Food Bank today to help feed hungry children, families, and seniors in West Texas.
Community Service Payments
If you are allowed to pay a portion of your Community Service hours, use this link. We are not responsible for telling you the amount of hours you can pay. You must work with your court to determine this amount. WTFB will not issue refunds on community service payments. You will be emailed a receipt.
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Our Mission: Fighting Hunger Feeding Hope
A member food bank of Feeding America, Food Bank of West Central Texas is a non-profit 501 3 community service organization.
In our 13 county service area, approximately 55,000 people are food insecure and too often miss meals or experience hunger. The Food Bank helps individuals, families, children, and seniors get access to food. We also assist in times of disaster, possibly helping you or your neighbor.
Disaster Response Mobile Pantry
The West Texas Food Bank launched this new program in May 2018. Generously donated by Oxy and Feeding Texas, this customized trailer is outfitted with refrigerators, shelving and a H.A.M. radio station. Its purpose is to supplement partner agencies regular distributions and deliver food in rural and under served areas. The mobile pantry will be pulled from the field and used for disaster response as needed .
Counties And Cities Served By The Food Bank Of West Central Texas
Brown County:
The U.S Department of Agriculture, Feeding America, Texas Department of Agriculture and the Food Bank of West Central Texas prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individualâs income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department.
Free Food Pantries Meals And Groceries In Midland County
There are a number of resources provided by the Midland Texas area free food pantries as well as soup kitchens. When it comes to passing out a box of groceries, this will often be done regardless of the applicant’s income. However, it will depend on donations. Find where to get free groceries near you below, personal hygiene supplies and even Meals on Wheels delivered today and most days. Other programs from the food banks, such as free holiday meals or items such as clothing, are more limited and those resources may come with conditions. There is also a phone number at the bottom of the page for more resources.
The pantries, which can be located at churches or charities across the Midland County Texas area, are open limited hours. While they help hundreds of families per month, the resources are limited. Some of what may be offered includes a box of food, Christmas or Thanksgiving meal, personal hygiene supplies, or referrals to state of Texas benefits such as SNAP food stamps.
A few of the locations will offer other types of support, including financial aid to qualified Midland County families. Or a church may offer both shelter and a hot meal to some clients.
Midland County Greater WorksMidland, TX 79701432-694-2501Up to 25 pounds of food are available. Volunteers will even deliver the items to senior citizens or the disabled in Midland County. The pantry is open one a few days per week and will only offer food, groceries or other goods one time per month.
West Texas Food Bank Opens New Facility
MIDLAND, Texas The West Texas Food Bank unveiled a new facility as part of its Midland location Saturday.
The XTO Energy Innovative Gardens features two bio-domes, classroom space and multiple gardens.
WTFB will be able to use this new space to continue their mission of fighting hunger and poverty in the Permian Basin.
“There is no other resource like this in the Permian Basin which brings together science and technology along with gardening where we can teach our children and community about where their food comes from,” said Libby Campbell, Executive Director of the West Texas Food Bank.
For more information on the West Texas Food Bank including how to donate and support the cause you can .
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Please contact each location to verify availability.
West Texas Food Bank Provides Food at their Locations & at Mobile Drive Thru Events:
Midland Baptist Crisis Centers provides food boxes and clothing :
Disciple Food Pantry :
Midland County Greater Works :
The Salvation Army of Midland – 300 South Baird Midland 432-683-3614Programs include money for electric bills as well as breakfast, lunch and evening dinners. There are also free food boxes as well as surplus USDA items, such as commodities and cheese products.
St. Vincent de Paul Society Midland 432-684-3887Free food is available. Other programs include Thanksgiving and Christmas assistance, meals, gifts, and more. The homeless and poor are key clients.
Area Missions Outreach Services 908 South Loraine Midland, TX, 79701 432-687-2667
Casa De Amigos of Midland Texas, Inc. Midland For information, dial 432-682-9701Assists with free Thanksgiving meals and Christmas toys for children. There are also school supplies, canned and fresh meats, fruits, clothing, and more.
The Genesis Center of the Permian Basin 2800 West Louisiana Midland Telephone – 432-682-2514Shelter, food, hot meals, and even job placement is for low income Midland County families.
DFPS Social Services 3401 North A St. Midland, TX, 79701This is where very low income families can apply for public food assistance, such as WIC vouchers. The county also has information on programs such as free school lunches or breakfasts, SNAP food stamps, and more.
Additional Food Assistance In Odessa Area
There are other hunger prevention programs. Meals on Wheels can help the elderly in Ector County, there is free infant or baby formula, household goods such as laundry detergent and more. Call 432.580.6333 for more information or referrals to more local food pantries near you or soup kitchens. Or learn about WIC vouchers or the backpack program for students.