beyond the walls of the church

The Agape Meal in Fort Worth is a weekly, free hot meal and fellowship banquet held on Thursdays, hosted by Broadway Baptist Church to serve the community, homeless, and under resourced neighbors.

Description: Opportunities include acting as a table host and server of seven guests
Ages: Children 12 & above are welcome to serve alongside a parent
Location: 305 W. Broadway Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104
When: Every Thursday from 5:15-7:30 pm
Physical Demand: Low physical demand and will be indoors
Supplies: No supplies needed, just a smiling face and a happy heart
Contact: 817-336-5761

Community Link strives to alleviate hunger to those in need of food, personal items at no charge to those living in Northwest Tarrant County.

Description: Sorting and preparing food for donations.
Ages: Children 13 & above are welcome to serve alongside a parent, and the parent needs to sign a waiver for the child.
Location: 300 S. Belmont Street, Fort Worth, TX 76179
When: Monday through Thursday – 8:45 am - 1:00 pm
Physical Demand: Low physical demand and will be indoors
Supplies: No supplies needed, must wear closed-toed shoes, and do not wear perfume please
Contact: Volunteers must pre-register on the Community Link website: communitylinkmission.org

People seeking food assistance include low-wage workers and their families, senior citizens living on fixed incomes, victims of family violence and of disasters, the chronically ill, the severely disabled, the homeless, the under-employed and the temporarily and long-term unemployed. More than one third of those served by Tarrant Area Food Bank and its network are children. TAFB serves 13 counties in North Texas: Tarrant, Bosque, Cooke, Denton, Erath, Hamilton, Hill, Hood, Johnson, Palo Pinto, Parker, Somervell and Wise.

Description: Fighting Hunger doesn’t always start with a meal. It starts with those who serve. The Tarrant Area Food Bank’s volunteer opportunities range from quality control, community kitchen, community market, community gardens, mobile distributions and with our network of partner agencies. Whether you’re an individual, group, or company there are many opportunities to volunteer. Volunteer opportunities are: greeting, registration, restocking shelves, carry groceries to vehicles.
Ages: Children as young as 8 can volunteer however, children ages 8-14 must have an adult chaperone.
Location: 6717 South Hulen Street, Fort Worth, TX 76133
When: Daily 8:00 am - Noon
Physical Demand: Volunteers must be able to lift 10lbs for an extended period of time. Could be outdoors
Supplies: Closed-toed shoes are recommended
Contact: Register to serve at TAFB.org

Lighthouse Fellowship partners with Tarrant Area Food Bank each month to provide free groceries to neighbors facing food insecurity. Through fresh produce, dry goods, and a warm welcome, we share the love of Jesus while helping local families put food on the table.

Description: Serve alongside the Lighthouse team at our monthly food distribution. Help prepare and distribute groceries, carry food to vehicles, and welcome our neighbors with kindness. It’s a practical way to care for our community and live out your faith!
Ages: Children are welcome to serve alongside parents.
Location: Lighthouse Fellowship, 7200 Robertson Road, Fort Worth, TX 76135
When: Second Thursday of each month; distribution begins at 4:00 pm. Volunteers arrive asearly as 3:00 pm (depending on role).
Physical Demand: Varies by role; may include standing, lifting, carrying groceries, and working outdoors.
Supplies: Closed-toed shoes are recommended; dress for the weather.
Contact: Call Lighthouse at 817-237-2758 to learn more about serving.

Lighthouse Fellowship partners with Servolution to offer a Blessing Box stocked with food and everyday essentials for neighbors in need. Available around the clock in our parking lot, it’s a simple way to share the love of Jesus: take what you need, leave what you can.

Description: Help keep the Blessing Box stocked by placing 2–5 nonperishable food items or everyday essentials directly in the box each week. Please place donations in the box rather than bringing them to the church office.
Location: Lighthouse Fellowship parking lot, 7200 Robertson Road, Fort Worth, TX 76135
When: Available for donations and pickup 24/7
Items to Donate: Canned goods, cereal, snacks, pasta and sauce, macaroni and cheese, packaged potatoes, baby wipes, and toilet paper.

Bibles & Bread is an outreach ministry focused on providing the daily needs of the North Fort Worth area for homeless, elderly, and low-income families. Bibles & Bread will not turn anyone away who has a need. We focus on providing for the physical needs of the local population as a tool to share the love of our Lord Jesus. It’s never about the food; it's about the individual and their walk with the Lord.
 
Description: Every Wednesday, and one Saturday a month, we do an outreach event, where we take clothing, hygiene products, blankets & food. Every Thursday our food pantry is open.
Ages: Contact B&B
Location: 5817 Waddell, Sansom Park, TX
When: Every Thursday, 4-6 pm
Physical Demand: Low Impact
Supplies: Closed-toed shoes are recommended
Contact: 817-773-8233 or visit BiblesAndBread.org

We are committed to reducing hunger and believe in equal access to nutritious food. We are devoted to empowering our volunteers and staff to lift up our community. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards in all interactions with staff, volunteers, vendors, donors, and clients.

Description: Packing food for families, picking up groceries, store donations, delivering groceries to our clients, greeting our neighbors, and collecting required information.
Ages: Under 13 years old, need an adult.
Location: 317 Commerce Street, Azle, TX 76020
When: Mon, Tues, Wed & Friday – 9 am-11:30 am and Thursday 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Physical Demand: Low Impact
Supplies: Closed-toed shoes are recommended
Contact: 817-270-2962

Description: Love & Light Ministries is a homeless street ministry. Needing help with various projects, i.e., sorting, making hygiene kits in the warehouse, and serving food to the homeless on Tuesday evenings.
Ages: Children under 18 are welcome to serve alongside a parent
Location: 5755 Carlisle Court, North Richland Hills, TX
When: 

• Monday Camp and Home Visits and Deliveries 10 AM – 2:30 PM
• Tuesday Night Street Outreach 7 PM – 11: 30 PM
• Wednesday – Friday looking for help with being a “buddy” and coming with us to and from our homeless friends’ appointments (DPS, social security, housing, MHMR, etc.)
• Office / Warehouse Sorting
• Sandwich Makers

Physical Demand: Some low, some moderate physical demand
Supplies: No supplies needed, closed-toed shoes are recommended
Contact: call 817-584-1082, or email either Heather@loveandlightministries.org or  Info@loveandlightministries.org

Since 1984, Presbyterian Night Shelter has served as a safe place for guests to access critical resources and services that will ignite their journey from homeless to home, as well as meet basic needs for food and shelter. Driven by our mission, each program and initiative of the Shelter works together to empower our guests to exit homelessness, equipped with new skills and confidence to maintain their housing stability.

Description: Prepare and serve meals at several locations. Engage with creative activities for children as well as sorting mail for guests.
Ages: Adults
Location: Fort Worth, several different locations, depending on volunteer service
When: Call or email for volunteer details and hours, application and background check requirements.
Physical Demand: Low physical demand
Supplies: No supplies needed, closed-toed shoes are recommended
Contact: Shawanda Kennedy at 817-632-7460, or email volunteers@journeyhome.org

Union Gospel Mission is on a mission to provide Hope, Respect, and new beginnings to our unsheltered neighbors through discipleship and the transformational love of Christ. We want to see every life that comes to us restored and equipped to flourish through a Christ-centered community.
 
Description: No matter your skills or schedule, you have what it takes to change the lives of our unsheltered neighbors. At Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County volunteers aren’t just helpers—they are hope-bearers, encouragers, and a vital part of a community that transforms lives through Christ’s love.
Ages: Varies
Location: 1321 East Lancaster Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76102-6689
When: Varies
Physical Demand: Moderate to low
Supplies: Closed-toed shoes are recommended
Contact: 817.338.8402, or visit ugm-tc.org/volunteer/

We equip foster and adoptive families with resources and support grounded in Christian principles, ensuring they never feel alone in their journey. Chosen Ones offers clothing, food, and necessities to our local foster/adoptive/kinship children, Expectant Moms, Dads, and toddlers under 36 months in need FREE of charge.  

Description: Warehouse Organizer and Sorter. From sorting and hanging clothes to assembling essential items
Ages: Children 12 & above are welcome to serve alongside a parent
Location: 7600 Sand Street, Building 14, Fort Worth, TX 76118
When: Monday & Wednesday 10:00 am-3:00 pm or Thursday from 5:30-8:00 pm
Physical Demand: Low physical demand and will be indoors
Supplies: No supplies needed, just a smiling face and a happy heart
Contact: Admin@chosenones.org or call 817-856-8333

We believe that God has a future and hope for all people, including unborn children and their parents. Eagle Mountain Pregnancy Help Center exists as a support system for the community to minister hope and healing to individuals involved in unplanned pregnancies and those who have experienced the trauma of abortions. EMPHC offers spiritual, emotional, and physical support.

Description: Sorting and preparing clothing for donations, mentoring, building & property maintenance
Ages: Children under 18 are welcome to serve alongside a parent
Location: 10328 Jacksboro Highway, Fort Worth, TX 76135
When: Tuesday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm & Thursday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Physical Demand: Low physical demand
Supplies: No supplies needed, closed-toed shoes are recommended
Contact: Volunteers must pre-register and complete a background check on the EMPC website. For more information, email info@emphc.org or call/text 817-237-1819

At Homes for Children, we are committed to empowering the lives of children and youth through support, education, and community-driven initiatives, from supporting foster youth as they transition into independence to providing nutritious meals for children experiencing food insecurity. Every program we offer is rooted in love, care, and a commitment to brighter tomorrows.

Description: We are seeking volunteers to sort and organize donations of clothing and toys for children in need and spend time one-on-one with clients as they shop in the store. We welcome individuals as well as groups. Come lend a hand, enjoy some great food, and make an impact on the community!
Ages: Children under 12 are welcome to serve alongside a parent
Location: 2604 Gravel Drive, Bldg. 7, Fort Worth, TX 76118
When: Call or email for volunteer details and hours.
Physical Demand: Low physical demand
Supplies: No supplies needed, closed-toed shoes are recommended
Contact: Call 682-626-5228 or email  info@thehomesforchildren.org

Servolution Network exists to build an alliance between churches, businesses, governments, and others to provide solutions to meet the needs of the community. To create opportunities for the blessed to be a blessing. Impacting the community in the most powerful way that only God’s people can. Changing lives in one home at a time.

Description: Several opportunities to serve from, donating gently used furniture and appliances to donating food for the blessing box (right here on Lighthouse property) to working Faith In Action.
Ages: Adults and children of all ages (with supervision)
Location: 1803 S. Stewart Street, Azle, 76020
When: Call or email for volunteer details and hours. There are application and background check requirements when doing on-site projects.
Physical Demand: Various physical demands depending on project.
Supplies: Closed-toed shoes are recommended
Contact: 833-493-7378 (833-4-WE-SERV) or email info@servolutionnetwork.com

ChainBreakers is a Lighthouse Fellowship ministry dedicated to educating our community about human trafficking and advocating for those affected by exploitation. By partnering with Christ-centered organizations, we help protect vulnerable people, support survivors, and share the hope and love of Jesus.

Description: Help raise awareness of human trafficking, support community education efforts, and connect with opportunities to serve through our ministry partners. Contact the team to explore how your gifts can support prevention and survivor care.
Ages: Contact the team for age requirements; opportunities vary by activity and partner organization.
Location: Lighthouse Fellowship and partner locations throughout the community
When: Varies by event and serving opportunity
Physical Demand: Varies by activity
Supplies: Contact the team for any supplies or training needed
Contact: Email chainbreakers@lfwired.org or visit lfwired.org/chainbreakers to learn more and get involved.