Food banks in Plano & North Texas

The North Texas Food Bank at a glance

From its Perot Family Campus at 3677 Mapleshade Lane in Plano, NTFB distributes more than 100 million meals a year through more than 500 partner agencies in Collin, Dallas, Denton, Rockwall, and surrounding counties. The food bank itself does not give food directly to individuals — partner pantries and mobile distributions do.

How to get food this week

1. Search the Plano food assistance directory for pantries near your ZIP.
2. Check NTFB's official Find Food map for mobile pantry dates near Plano, Frisco, McKinney, and Dallas.
3. Bring a photo ID and household size; proof of address helps but isn't always required.
4. Call 2-1-1 Texas for emergency boxes or referrals.

Major partner programs in North Texas

• Mobile Pantry Program — weekly distributions across Collin, Dallas, and Denton counties.
• Food 4 Kids — backpacks of weekend meals for children in partner schools.
• School Pantries — on-site pantries at Plano ISD and surrounding districts.
• Senior Boxes (CSFP) — monthly boxes for adults 60+.
• Nutrition Services — recipes, cooking classes, and SNAP-Ed.

Eligibility and what to bring

Most NTFB partner pantries serve anyone in need without proof of income. Bring photo ID, a piece of mail showing your address if possible, and a reusable bag. See our pantry checklist.

Help beyond a single visit

• SNAP/EBT with help from NTFB SNAP outreach.
• WIC clinics in Collin and Dallas counties for pregnant moms and kids under 5.
• School breakfast/lunch and Summer Meals through Plano ISD and surrounding districts.
• Senior meals via Meals on Wheels Collin County.

Related guides

• All food assistance in Plano
• Food banks in Plano directory
• Plano food pantry directory
• Food assistance in Dallas
• All free food programs in Texas