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OperationGround Support

Old East Dallas

Operation Ground Support is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to serving our neighbors in Dallas.

We support partners with community hubs across Dallas to deliver zero-barrier direct relief, lead collaborative homelessness summits, and build holistic stabilization, for our unhoused and food-insecure neighbors.

Upcoming

What we do

Ten ways we close the gap

(TODO these 10 points are deliberate but we need to clean them up) Every program exists to move a resource from where it is sitting to where it is needed — food, clothing, information, or a seat at the table.

  1. Food Bank Referrals

    We connect people facing hunger directly to food banks and pantries near them, cutting through confusion about where to go and what's available.

    Referral network

  2. Stocking Local Pantries

    We keep food pantries supplied so their staff and volunteers can stay focused on the ground — serving people face to face — instead of chasing down inventory.

    Supply, not just referral

  3. NTFB Food Box Distribution

    Through our partnership with the North Texas Food Bank, we receive and distribute food boxes directly to families and individuals across the community.

    Partner: North Texas Food Bank

  4. Community Meal Prep

    Excess donated produce and food don't go to waste — our volunteers turn them into prepared meals that go straight back out to people who need them.

    Rescue and prepare

  5. Homelessness Summits

    We host summits that bring together service providers, city agencies, and neighbors to confront homelessness in Dallas head-on and coordinate real solutions.

    Convening and coordination

  6. Community Feeding Events

    Regular on-the-ground events that put warm meals directly into the hands of people in our community — no paperwork, no barriers.

    Direct service

  7. Clothing Distribution

    Donated clothing is sorted and distributed to individuals and families who need it, with a focus on dignity and choice.

    Direct service

  8. Fresh Produce, Catering and Perishables

    We accept and redistribute fresh produce, surplus catering, bread, milk, and other perishable food donations from local businesses, farms, and events — moving them out fast before anything goes to waste.

    Food rescue

  9. EETZ Food Rescue App

    We coordinate real-time pickup and delivery of surplus food through the EETZ app, matching what is available right now with who needs it before it spoils.

    Powered by EETZ

  10. Inventory Management

    Every donation is tracked through the Operation Ground Support Inventory Management app, built with Noble Truth IT — giving us real-time visibility into what is on hand and where it needs to go next.

    Powered by Noble Truth IT

Recent updates

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Where to find us

TODO not sure if we just point at the events, and rely on the information in the part of "Upcoming" projected above

Monday–Thursday
9:00am to 4:00pm
Friday
9:00am to noon

Directions and drop-off instructions