Owenwood Farm and Neighbor Space is a community hub in East Dallas where families find what they need, from food and diapers to enrichment programs, health resources and a place to belong. As the backbone of a collective impact network, Owenwood brings seven partner organizations together on one four-acre campus so neighbors can access multiple supports in a single visit.
East Dallas is a vibrant and diverse community that has faced decades of underinvestment. The 75228 ZIP code is federally designated as low-income and low-access, meaning residents do not have a grocery store within one mile of their homes (USDA Economic Research Atlas, 2025). Twenty-two percent of residents live in poverty, and nearly 28 percent are uninsured, rates that exceed both Dallas County and state averages (U.S. Census Bureau, 2025).
Last year, Owenwood directly served 948 families representing 3,023 individuals, distributing 187,000 pounds of food and 144,000 pounds of diapers and hygiene products. Partner organizations collectively engaged 9,168 additional individuals through education, wellness and enrichment programming. All services are free, bilingual and available without documentation requirements.
Ms. Maria and Family
Maria has been coming to Owenwood for two years. A stay-at-home mother of three, she first connected through a friend when her youngest was born, a season that brought new demands on a household budget already stretched across a growing family.
Diaper distributions became a lifeline for her baby for two years, and the Back-to-School Bash provided relief as she sends her older children into a new year of learning.
With your support today, Owenwood can continue to support Ms. Maria and families like hers in East Dallas.
To Owenwood’s supporters, Ms. Maria shared, “Thank you for supporting the community!”