If your family is feeling the pinch with SNAP funding on hold, you’re not alone — and McKinney is full of organizations ready to help. We’ve rounded up local resources where you can find free groceries, community meals, and kid-friendly food programs to make things a little easier. We will also be updating out Kids Eat Free Guide soon.
Local Food Pantries and Food Banks
- McKinney Food Pantry
Only able to serve McKinney Residents at this time.
1500 N. Church St, McKinney, TX 75069
(972) 547-4404
Shopping Hours
Mon-Wed 11AM - 3:45PM
Thursday 11AM-6:45 PM
Friday 10AM-12:45 PM
Any individual, or family, even if they live in a different county, are welcome to receive a nutritious meal during our daily serving time.
501 Howard Street, McKinney, Texas 75069
(214) 842-8426
Monday-Thurs. from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
New registrations are required to bring proof of ID/residency in our service area.The service areas include: Anna, Altoga, Blue Ridge, Celina, Copeville, Farmersville, Josephine, Lavon, Lowry Crossing, McKinney, Melissa, Nevada, New Hope, Princeton, Prosper, Van A styne, Westminster, and Weston
1601 N Waddill St. McKinney Texas 75069
(972) 542-0020
Tuesday - Thursday
10:00 AM 1:00 \1:30- 2:45 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 1:45 PM
600 Wilson Creek Pkwy. McKinney, TX 75069
(972) 542-6694
onday/Wednesday/Friday from 9:30-11:30AM
110 E Davis St (On Tennessee Side)
513 Heard St
604 Rike St
400 N. College St (St Peter’s Episcopal Church Parking Lot)
5871 Virginia Pkwy (Behind Trinity Presbyterian Church)
614 Blue Ridge St
404 Lincoln St (Holy Family Episcopal Church)
110 St. Gabriel Way (St. Gabriel the Archangel Church)
6400 McKinney Ranch Pkwy (St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church)
2000 W White Ave (First Presbyterian Church)
1811 Ridge Road SE backside of Masonic Temple
1827 W. Louisiana **Pet Pantry Only** (The Shot Spot)
Mobile Food Services
First Christian Church McKinney
1800 West Hunt, McKinney, TX 75069
Every First Saturday of the Month
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
The McKinney First Baptist Church
401 W Erwin Ave, McKinney, TX 75069
South Parking Lot
Every Third Saturday of the Month
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
First United Methodist Church
315 N Church st. McKinney TX 75069
Every Second Saturday of the Month
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Every Fourth Saturday of the Month
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
For Families with Kids
Many organizations in Mckinney offer free meals or snacks for children and teens, even outside of school hours. Check with:
- Local YMCAs, Boys & Girls Clubs, or after-school programs
- Libraries or churches that host kids’ meal days or snack tables
- County or city social services websites for up-to-date youth meal information
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💕 Ways to Help Others
If your family is in a position to give back, many of these groups welcome donations or volunteers. A few cans of soup, a bag of rice, or a few minutes helping stock shelves can make a real difference. Laura, your Macaroni KID Mckinney publisher, is happy to pick up any donations you have and deliver them to local resource centers for hungry families. Call for pick up: (831) 726-6450
More Local Resources
- 211 Helpline: Call 211 or visit 211.org for up-to-date information on food, housing, and family resources in McKinney.
- Feeding America: Find additional food pantries at FeedingAmerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank.
Macaroni KID Mckinney is here to support local families — whether it’s finding fun things to do or helping when times are tough. Because being part of McKinney means showing up for each other — and we’re always here to help you find what your family needs. If we can help you in anyway, please reach out and we will do our best to meet your needs or find those who can. Email: lauralui@macaronikid.com
