Texans are suffering in the wake of a winter storm front that left many without power and even water. Road conditions have hindered meal delivery programs or the ability for people to leave their homes to get basic necessities. This WFAA story has a lot of great info on how to help your fellow North Texans during this time of great need, and below you will find links for specific needs.
Help Feed People
- This Eater Dallas article has a lot of great info on how to help feed those in need during this winter crisis.
- This WFAA story shares where/how to get food, as well as other necessary services.
- Contact the North Texas Food Bank and/or Minnie’s Pantry to see how you can be of the most help, either through food or monetary donations.
- Contact the Salvation Army, which provides both food and housing, to see what efforts they have going on in your area.
- Contact Meals on Wheels to see how/if you can help with food delivery:
People need warm clothes, blankets, food, and items like candles and flashlights to help them get through power outages.
Help the Unhoused
From the homeless to victims of domestic abuse who’ve sought safety in shelters, many North Texans without permanent or safe homes are suffering as their shelters deal with crises like burst pipes and lack of power. Contact the below orgs to see how you can help.
- The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center
- City House (Plano-based org that helps at-risk and homeless youths)
- Homeless Coalition of Dallas
- The Salvation Army (which provides both food and housing)
- New Friends New Life, which finds housing for victims of sex trafficking
- Hope’s Door New Beginning, which is a resource for victims of domestic abuse
- WFAA list that includes how to help the homeless
- D Magazine story on helping the unhoused
Direct People to Warming Stations
- CBS DFW list of warming stations
- Fox 4 list of warming stations and other resources
- WFAA list of warming stations and other resources
Donate Warm Clothes & Blankets
- D Magazine story lists ways to donate clothes, blankets, and other needs
- Goodwill (click link to find locations near you)
- One Warm Coat
Contact Your Local Do-Good Orgs
Most cities and counties have Rotary Clubs, churches or faith-based organizations like the Catholic Charities, and other charitable organizations that are likely mobilizing to help Texans through this difficult time. Simply Google some of these organizations to find out what they’re doing to help and how you can lend a hand.
Hop on local/neighborhood/city-specific Facebook groups or websites like Nextdoor to see how your neighbors are faring and how you can help. Many municipalities have Twitter accounts; check that out for updates and how you may be able to help your neighbors.
Contact Your Elected Reps
The offices of your Texas representatives may know the latest on power outages and efforts to help the needy. They also need to know that what’s happened to Texas this week is unacceptable and can’t happen again. Find their contact information here.
Keep up With the News
North Texas’ local news outlets are doing a great job of keeping up with weather conditions, outages, and how you can help those still struggling in this winter weather event.
- Fox 4
- WFAA (ABC)
- CBS DFW
- NBC 5
- KERA
- Dallas Morning News
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
- D Magazine
- Community Impact
If we missed a resource you think should be added to this list, email communications@wowdems.org.