City of Dallas opens biweekly fresh produce drive at West Dallas Multipurpose Center

The City of Dallas’ Office of Community Care, in collaboration with the American Heart Association and the Last Patrol opens biweekly fresh produce drive at the West Dallas Multipurpose Center .

Starting today, Friday, March 24, Dallas residents can drive-thru, or walk-up to the WDMC to receive fresh produce, free of charge.

The drive thru will take place on the second and fourth Friday of each month.

Through this initiative, OCC and its partners aim to provide access to fresh food and nutritional support to more than 370,000 community members in West Dallas who are impacted by food insecurity.

“Food insecurity occurs when healthy food is not readily available daily, due to poverty or socioeconomic challenges, causing people to go hungry or eat food that is of reduced quality, variety or desirability,” said Ashley Hutto, manager of the West Dallas Multipurpose Center. “This program will support community members in improving food security and access to fresh produce in West Dallas.”

“This area within Dallas County historically has had high rates of poverty and food insecurity. Knowing and understanding the needs in this area, the American Heart Association’s North Texas Team continues to partner with the West Dallas Multipurpose Center to create more opportunities for positive impact,”said Bry Mabry, Community Impact Director of AHA. “This center is a centerpiece of the community in West Dallas and a suitable location to reach a large portion of the residents of West Dallas.”

The fresh produce distribution will be on a first come, first serve basis, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at WDMC,
located at 2828 Fish Trap Rd, Dallas, TX 75212.

There is no income or zip code requirement to participate.