Since the late 1970s, the Community Enrichment Center (CEC) has evolved into a vital resource hub working to prevent hunger, end homelessness, and restore stability across North Texas. We believe no family should ever have to choose between a meal and a roof over their heads.
How We Serve Our Community:
Food Assistance: As the second-largest food pantry under the Tarrant Area Food Bank (TAFB), we serve Tarrant County and 12 surrounding counties. Each week, clients receive fresh, nutritious groceries valued at more than $250—while also gaining access to financial guidance, housing assistance, and connections to vital programs like Medicaid, SNAP, and WIC.
Housing & Stability: We offer safe, affordable housing alongside one-on-one financial coaching to move families from crisis to long-term self-sufficiency.
Community Partnerships: We collaborate on outreach initiatives like Refresh, partnering with Birdville ISD and over 50 local churches and organizations to equip students with school supplies, food, and family resources.
Together, we are breaking the cycle of generational poverty and restoring hope in our community.
We make the most of what is given to impact our 13 county region. With every $1 you give, you create an $8.16 economic impact for families in need. With such a high return investment, that's why we're proud to have earned a 4-star rating on Charity Navigator and are Gold Transparency on Candid (Guidestar).
On this North Texas Giving Day, YOU can be the difference. Donate today to give hope, food, and a future to struggling families in our community.
Transforming lives by restoring hope.
CEC’s Food Pantry program is one of the largest food pantries in Tarrant County, providing free grocery assistance to any household with a gross income of 180% of poverty level or below within a 13 county region.
We continue to see the demand for resources grow every year. The CEC provides approximately 3,600 households with 70 pounds of nutritious food per household per month. Across 13 counties, we see over 108,000 individuals annually, and provide them with approximately 3.2 million pounds of food. With help from YOU - the community - we have been able to provide more than $6.5 million in economic resources and crises relief to families in need.
However, with the rising cost of living, we are seeing record numbers of families coming into the food pantry. Next year, we see the demands of our community to grow by at least 16%. Your support will help us not only provide the basic need of food, but help offer long term solutions to the barriers they face.
For $25 donation, you can provide two weeks of food for a family of three people.
For $50 donation, you can provide a case of air filters for our affordable housing units.
For $100 donation, you can provide 1,000 lbs. of groceries for families in need.
The CEC embraces the diversity of the communities it serves and advocates for inclusive and equitable opportunities to achieve and grow. We strive to foster a culture of belonging and empowerment among those we serve, staff, board, and supporters.
Organization name
Community Enrichment Center Inc
Tax id (EIN)
75-2231694
Causes
Hunger & Food Access
Operating Budget
$3,000,000 - $9,999,999
Counties Served
Cooke, Denton, Erath, Hood, Johnson, Palo Pinto, Parker, Somervell, Tarrant, Wise
Address
6250 NE LOOP 820