Established in 2013, the Portable Pantry Project is a resource that helps seniors in the Mesquite and East Dallas area with lower income receive food midway through the month. Seniors on social security typically run out of money funds toward the end of the month. The Portable Pantry Project bridges that gap by supplying food items to assist them through the remainder of the month.
We created this program with the assistance of Mesquite Social Services, City of Mesquite (senior centers), Mesquite Elks Lodge, and its volunteers. Over the past ten years, we have delivered over 20,000 bags of food to our seniors in the Mesquite and East Dallas areas, plus an additional 1,200 boxes of food to qualifying seniors. Every bag of food can create eight additional meals, and a box can provide ten additional extra meals. Meals delivered in the past ten years totaled 172,000 meals provided to seniors in the Mesquite and East Dallas area.
Our mission is to end hunger and poor nutrition for our senior population by providing access to the food they need to live healthier lives. Portable Pantry Project provides non-perishable food items to underserved Seniors in our community.
Donations support the programs for eliminating poor nutrition and food starved areas in Mesquite, East Dallas, and East Texas for the senior population.
Portable Pantry Project fosters a diverse and inclusive environment. We welcome all people and provide an equal opportunity for employment and do not discriminate to anyone based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or religion.
Organization name
Portable Pantry Project
Causes
Economic/Financial Security/Poverty, Hunger, Food Access & Nutrition, Seniors
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Dallas, Rockwall
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, Native American
Address
3818 HOLLAND AVE APT 102