Community Engagement Events

The people’s free food program November
Nov
23

The people’s free food program November

Every forth Saturday of the month our coalition of community partners will provide fresh produce at multiple sites around Dallas. Join our efforts and spread the word.

Volunteers - Produce Prep - 7724 Carbondale St. Dallas, TX 75216 | 7:30am-8:30am

Volunteers - Distribution - See sites in event details

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Giving Thanks: Produce & Turkey Distribution 2024
Nov
23

Giving Thanks: Produce & Turkey Distribution 2024

It’s that time of year again and we need your help to make it happen. Volunteer with OCVP, MATI-X, & JOPPY MOMMA’S FARM for our annual: Giving Thanks - Turkey and Produce distribution. Join us at the farm to harvest fresh produce to be distributed to the community along with a big thanksgiving turkey.

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The people’s free food program October
Oct
26

The people’s free food program October

Every forth Saturday of the month our coalition of community partners will provide fresh produce at multiple sites around Dallas. Join our efforts and spread the word.

Volunteers - Produce Prep - 3116 Sylvan Ave. Dallas, TX 75212 | 7:30am-8:30am

Volunteers - Distribution - See sites in event details

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The people’s free food program September
Sep
28

The people’s free food program September

Every forth Saturday of the month our coalition of community partners will provide fresh produce at multiple sites around Dallas. Join our efforts and spread the word.

Volunteers - Produce Prep - 2633 Ferris St. | 7:00am-9:00am

Volunteers - Distribution - See sites in event details

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The people’s free food program august
Aug
31

The people’s free food program august

Every forth Saturday of the month our coalition of community partners will provide fresh produce at multiple sites around Dallas. Join our efforts and spread the word.

Volunteers - Produce Prep - 2633 Ferris St. | 7:00am-9:00am

Volunteers - Distribution - See sites in event details

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Not my son back to school festival
Aug
10

Not my son back to school festival

Special event volunteer opportunity. We are looking for a few good people to help us pack produce bags and distribute to families on Saturday, August 10th. with our community partners Not My Son.

Location: 2600 N. St. Augustine Rd. Dallas, TX 75227

Time: 9am-1pm

Volunteers 1st Shift: 7am - Produce Prep - 2633 Ferris St.

Volunteers 2nd Shift: 8am - Produce Distribution - 2600 N. St. Augustine Rd.

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for oak cliff back to school festival
Aug
10

for oak cliff back to school festival

Special event volunteer opportunity. We are looking for a few good people to help us pack produce bags and distribute to families on Saturday, August 10th. with our community partners For Oak Cliff.

Location: 907 E. Ledbetter Dr. Dallas, TX 75216

Time: 9am-12pm

Volunteers Start: 7am - 907 E. Ledbetter Dr. Dallas, TX 75216

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createher back to school bash
Aug
3

createher back to school bash

The CreateHer Annual Back t School Bash is this Saturday, August 3rd. This event will feature free food, school supplies, hair cuts, and much more.

Volunteer with the OCVP as we join with this amazing community partner for a day of family food and fun.

Location: 7701 Lemmon Ave. Suite 260 Dallas, TX 75209

Time: 11am-3pm

Volunteers - Produce Prep - 2633 Ferris St. | 8:00am-9:30am

Volunteers - Distribution - 7701 Lemmon Ave. Suite 260 | 10:00am-1:00pm

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For Oak Cliff Farmers Market august
Aug
3

For Oak Cliff Farmers Market august

Monthly Farmers Market focused on health and wellness local vendors. Our farmers market aims to improve access to fresh produce and nutritious food for the South Oak Cliff community of Dallas, Texas and to provide economic opportunity for historically underserved local farmers.

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For Oak Cliff Farmers Market
Jul
6

For Oak Cliff Farmers Market

Monthly Farmers Market focused on health and wellness local vendors. Our farmers market aims to improve access to fresh produce and nutritious food for the South Oak Cliff community of Dallas, Texas and to provide economic opportunity for historically underserved local farmers.

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Joppy Momma’s Farm Juneteenth commemoration
Jun
19

Joppy Momma’s Farm Juneteenth commemoration

The Annual Joppy Momma’s Farm Juneteenth Commemoration Celebration. Join us in the historic Freedman’s community of Joppy as we commemorate the Juneteenth Holiday with an afternoon of exhibitions, entertainment, food, games, and family. Joppy Momma’s farm is dedicated to preserving the rich history and contributions of those formally enslaved and their descendants through urban agriculture that increases access to fresh healthy produce and empowers communities to take control of their diet, health and wellbeing.

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