Fort Worth Benefits
Fort Worth calendar
Free events, sign-up windows and benefit deadlines in Fort Worth and Tarrant County — every item checked against its official source. Add any item to your own calendar so you do not miss it.
Sunday, Jan 10
Nothing scheduled.
Monday, Jan 11
Nothing scheduled.
Tuesday, Jan 12
Nothing scheduled.
Wednesday, Jan 13
Nothing scheduled.
Thursday, Jan 14
Nothing scheduled.
Friday, Jan 15
Deadline: HealthCare.gov open enrollment ends
Last day to sign up for 2027 coverage on HealthCare.gov (outside a special enrollment period).
Saturday, Jan 16
Nothing scheduled.
Always available
Free food near you — pantries & mobile markets
Tarrant Area Food Bank runs pantries and mobile markets every week across Tarrant County. See this week’s places and times on TAFB’s finder, or call 817-857-7100.
Help paying electric & utility bills — CEAP
The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program takes applications year-round through the City of Fort Worth CAP office: 817-392-2276.
SNAP food benefits — apply any time
There is no deadline to apply for SNAP. Apply at YourTexasBenefits.com or call 2-1-1 for help with the form.
JPS Connection health coverage — enroll any time
County health coverage for Tarrant County residents without insurance. No enrollment window — call 817-702-1001 when you need it.
