Even when benefits pause, everybody eats at Taste Community Restaurants.
You may have heard that the federal government shutdown has paused SNAP benefit distributions beginning November 1st. In Tarrant County, 49% of people experiencing food insecurity are eligible for SNAP, and 75,390 households currently receive SNAP, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
For many, this news is unsettling. Budgets are already tight, and families are being forced to make difficult choices between groceries, prescriptions, and other essentials. But here’s the good news: In our community, no one has to be afraid of going hungry…
Since 2017, Taste Project has been serving fresh, healthy, chef-prepared meals at its Taste Community Restaurants in Fort Worth and now also in Arlington. Everyone, regardless of financial means, is invited to enjoy a delicious meal made with seasonal ingredients in a warm, welcoming environment.
The menu has no prices. As a guest, you can:
- Pay what you can afford
- Pay what you would typically pay
- Pay what you would typically pay—plus a little extra to help a neighbor in need
“While we often fill the gap for those in our community who don’t qualify for SNAP or other assistance, we’re here for anyone seeking a healthy, nutritious meal.
Our pay-what-you-can meals aren’t funded by the government—they’re made possible entirely through the generosity of our community. At Taste, we invite everyone to come and ‘taste and see that the Lord is good’—and we’re grateful to be a place where that happens every day.”
–Jeff Williams, Founder and Executive Director
When you dine at Taste, you’re not alone—you’re surrounded by neighbors who care. Eighty-percent of our team are volunteers who greet guests, prepare meals, and serve with love and dignity. Together, we create a community where everyone belongs and everybody eats.
If You, or Someone You Know, Needs a Meal
You are welcome at our table. Whether you’re between jobs, facing rising costs, or feeling the impact of the SNAP disruption, Taste Community Restaurants are open for you. Every guest is treated with dignity and served a nutritious, chef-prepared meal. Our doors are open, because in this community, we take care of one another.
Open Wednesday – Friday (11:00am – 2:00pm)
Open Saturday – Sunday (9:00am – 2:00pm)
Taste Community Restaurant
200 North Cooper Street, #150
Arlington, TX 76011
Open Tuesday – Friday (9:00am – 2:00pm)
Open Saturday – Sunday (9:00am – 2:00pm)
Taste Community Restaurant
1200 South Main Street
Fort Worth, TX 76104