The Salvation Army of North Texas has seen an increase in service demand this summer, with requests ranging from meal distribution to camp tuition assistance.
At nine of the organization’s 13 food pantries, first-time visits are up 26% since January, said Christina Cavalier, managing director of the Salvation Army of North Texas. At the nonprofit’s primary Fort Worth location — the J.E. & L.E. Mabee Social Service Center — food distribution increased from 8,986 meals in May 2025 to 12,164 this past May.
Cavalier said the nonprofit always anticipates an increase in demand during the summer…