Desoto Food Pantry, Inc.

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Desoto Food Pantry, Inc.

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Home
About Us
Contact Us
How to Get Help
How You Can Help
  • Volunteer
  • Donations
News & Updates
Upcoming events
Partners and Donors
More
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • How to Get Help
  • How You Can Help
    • Volunteer
    • Donations
  • News & Updates
  • Upcoming events
  • Partners and Donors
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • How to Get Help
  • How You Can Help
    • Volunteer
    • Donations
  • News & Updates
  • Upcoming events
  • Partners and Donors

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Steps for Approval

Appointments Required - 


 (The link below is for new clients only .  Existing clients will be sent a different link if we have an email address) 


https://app.pantrysoft.com/login/desotofoodpantryinc 


Email is the preferred method of communication. If you don't have an email address you can call us at 972 223-4050


Existing clients can text 214 998-2471 the day or date you want to visit and we will text within 48 hours to let you know what is available. 


Our hours of operation are: 

Monday: 10:30  am – 1:00 pm

Thursday: 1 pm –  3:30 pm


We service the cities of Desoto zip 75115 and the Dallas county part of Glenn Heights zip 75154 Only 


Please bring the following required documentation to complete the application process:


1. You will need to verify your identity.   Acceptable forms of identification are: Driver’s License/State Identification with a photo/Passport .


2. You will need to verify that you are resident in the 75115 or 75154 zip codes . 

 

Acceptable forms of  verification of residency is any of the following:

  • Current Water Bill
  • Current Electric Bill
  • Current Gas Bill
  • Current Phone Bill
  • Current Cable Bill
  • Lease Agreement
  • Mortgage Statement
  • Letter from landlord confirming residency and listing full address and amount of rent.
  • A dated letter from family member confirming residency and listing full address and amount of rent.
  • Note a driver's license is not accepted as verification of residency


3. You will need to provide your income source and amount.

          Income sources

  •  Current pay stubs 
  •  Disability income award letter
  • Unemployment award letter
  • Current bank statement showing direct deposit
  • Section 8 letter
  • Child support
  • TANF
  • V.A. Benefits
  • Retirement or pension
  • Workers  compensation


We do not discriminate.

DeSoto Food Pantry, Inc operates in accordance with the US Department of Agriculture and Texas Department of Human Services policy, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, political belief, or national origin.


You will be required to re-certify every year.


Once approved you may come to the pantry once per calendar month


 You will receive a combination of the following based on need and availability.



Canned Goods:

  • Green beans
  • Mixed vegetables, collards, spinach
  • Corn
  • Peas, beans, carrots
  • Spaghetti sauce
  • Ravioli/other pasta and meat
  • Soup
  • Fruit
  • Peanut butter

Bread:

  • White Bread or Wheat Bread

Package item:

  • Boxed macaroni and cheese  
  • Spaghetti/macaroni
  • Dry Beans
  • Rice
  • Cereal

 Meat and Protein:

  • Eggs 
  • Canned  and/or Frozen meat


Fresh fruit and vegetables if available 


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