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Help & Resources in River Oaks, TX

A plain-language guide to real help available near you — from River Oaks UMC and other local organizations. No one should have to search hard for help.

Food Assistance

Free
Tuesdays 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Thursdays 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
4800 Ohio Garden Road, River Oaks, TX 76114

St. Paul's Catholic Church Mobile Pantry

Free
2nd Saturday of the month, 8:30 AM
5508 Black Oak Ln, River Oaks, TX 76114

Como Community Center Mobile Pantry

Free
3rd Friday of the month, 9:00 AM
4660 Horne St, Fort Worth, TX 76107

Clothing

Low Cost
Tuesdays 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Thursdays 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
4800 Ohio Garden Road, River Oaks, TX 76114

Low-cost resale shop for clothing and household items — proceeds fund ministry scholarships. Free assistance available for families in need, just ask a volunteer.

Free English Classes

Free
Wednesdays 6:30–8:00 PM
4800 Ohio Garden Road, River Oaks, TX 76114

Drop-in friendly. Free childcare provided for ages 0–11.

Cooling & Warming Centers

Find an open center right now

Call 2-1-1 (or 877-541-7905) and give ZIP code 76114. Ask for "Extreme Heat Cooling Centers" or "Extreme Weather Shelters." You can also search at 211texas.org.

Northside Community Center

~4–5 mi away
1100 NW 18th St., Fort Worth, TX 76164
817-392-5992

Call ahead to confirm today's hours before sending anyone.

Other Fort Worth Community Centers

Como Community Center

4660 Horne St.
817-392-5300

Worth Heights Community Center

3551 New York Ave.
817-392-8724

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center

5565 Truman Dr.
817-392-5966

Salvation Army — Mabee Center

1855 E. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth
817-344-1800

Provides seasonal cooling and overnight warming services. Call before visiting to confirm availability.

Immigration Form Help

Free
4800 Ohio Garden Road, River Oaks, TX 76114

Free, bilingual help with immigration forms and citizenship applications. Request an appointment at riveroaksumc.org/dabel.