Arlington Charities
Arlington's largest provider of supplemental food — free groceries for people in need across Arlington (and the Tarrant County parts of Grand Prairie and Kennedale).
Programs
Arlington in Fort Worth
14 verified programs. Not sure where you fit? Answer a few questions and we will match you.
Arlington Housing Authority — Housing Choice Voucher Program
Arlington's Section 8 voucher program: tenants pay 30% of income toward rent and AHA pays the rest to the landlord; applications are taken only during announced waitlist openings (most recent: July 31-Aug. 6, 2025).
Arlington Life Shelter
Emergency shelter, employment programs and transitional services for men, women and families experiencing homelessness; call before coming — intakes Monday-Friday.
Arlington Urban Ministries — Ready2Rise Job Support
One-on-one job coaching and employment-focused classes, alongside rent and utility help, for Arlington families moving from crisis to stability.
Arlington Urban Ministries — Rent Assistance
Financial help with rent, utilities and food for Arlington residents in crisis; the assistance application opens every Thursday at 4 p.m.
Arlington Urban Ministries — Utility Assistance
Help paying utility bills (plus rent and food) for Arlington residents in crisis; the assistance application opens every Thursday at 4 p.m.
Arlington Urban Ministries (AUM)
Emergency food pantry — 1–2 days of food for each family — plus sack lunches for people experiencing homelessness.
JPS Medical Home Southeast Tarrant
Community health center with primary care for adults and children, with low-cost care through JPS Connection.
Mission Arlington — Emergency Assistance
Emergency help with rent and utility bills for Arlington residents in crisis.
Mission Arlington — Utility Assistance
Emergency help with utility bills (and rent) for Arlington residents in crisis.
Mission Arlington / Mission Metroplex
Free food, clothing, housewares and furniture for families in need — residency is not a requirement for food and clothing.
NTACHC — Arlington Community Health Center
Federally qualified health center — primary care, pediatrics, OB/GYN, immunizations and low-cost prescriptions; care regardless of income or insurance, with payment options to make care affordable.
Tarrant County Public Health — Adult Health Services
STD/HIV testing and adult health services through the county health department.
WSTC — Arlington Workforce Center
Free job search help, career coaching, veteran services and hiring events at the Arlington workforce center.
