Food Insecurity is a TEXAS Sized Problem
This North Texas Giving Day, Ma’ruf Dallas is taking a stand against one of the most overlooked but deeply harmful issues in our community - food insecurity. No family should have to choose between paying rent and putting food on the table. And yet, in a year when a dozen eggs can cost more than a gallon of gas, many are forced to make impossible decisions. For the populations we serve, this is not a temporary inconvenience, but a daily reality.
The Crisis in Our Backyards
Across North Texas, thousands silently battle hunger, not because of a lack of effort or will, but due to systemic barriers and limited access to affordable, nutritious food. In 2024 alone, Ma’ruf Dallas distributed over 75,000 pounds of fresh food through our weekly drive-thru pantries, mobile distributions, and emergency relief efforts.
Our clients are hardworking parents, elderly individuals on fixed incomes, and refugees rebuilding their lives from scratch. Many work full-time jobs, yet rising costs leave them unable to afford healthy groceries. We’re committed to breaking this cycle by meeting urgent needs while building long-term solutions.
Our Unique Solution: The Ma’ruf Dallas Pantry Network
At Ma’ruf Dallas, we don’t just hand out groceries—we restore dignity.
Our food programs are culturally aware, community-centered, and rooted in compassion. Families receive fresh produce, Halal protein, and essential staples weekly at no cost. Through a self-reliance model, we ensure that our food distributions preserve autonomy and stray away from creating dependency.
We also deliver directly to elderly and mobility-limited neighbors, and maintain emergency pantry reserves for families in crisis.
Your donation doesn’t just feed a person for a day—it helps a family.
Every dollar supports families in North Texas who are struggling to access basic nourishment.
Your gift directly sustains our ability to serve.
No one should go hungry in our community.
Ma'ruf is a local non-profit organization that advocates social justice by serving individuals, families, and communities in need. As the nation faces staggering economic and social crises, Ma'ruf Dallas aims to put its faith into action by being a beacon of justice, and a model for human service.
Organization name
Ma'ruf Dallas
other names
Ma'ruf Inc
Causes
Immigrants & Refugees
Operating Budget
$1,000,000 - $2,999,999
Counties Served
Dallas
BIPOC Serving
Asian/Pacific Islander, Other
BIPOC Leadership
Both the Executive Director/CEO and Board Chair
Address
9319 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Suite 110