Taste Community Restaurant (Fort Worth)

Taste Community Restaurant in Fort Worth sits in Fort Worth’s largest food desert where the life expectancy is the lowest in the state of Texas.  12 years lower than the average Texan.  This is because residents of 76104 are more likely to secure groceries from local convenience stores which lack fresh fruits and vegetables. They are less likely to eat in alignment with their nutritionally depen­dent diets; and they are less likely to see a doctor.          

Opened in Fort Worth in 2017, Taste Community Restaurant has served nearly 250,000 healthy nutritious meals.  In addition, we have:  

• Served over 75 tons of fresh produce.
• Engaged over 4,000 volunteers in the work we do.
• Established a working community garden in 76104.
• Graduated 71 apprentices from our certified culinary training programs.  

“I usually come here after a Dr.’s visit, or just when I’m feeling low or lonely.  As always, my spirits are lifted from the moment I walk thru the door & until I leave!  I feel special, wanted, & very much welcomed.  The food is always great and nutritious (the only good & healthy meal I eat is here).  Thank you for all your hard work.  This place [fills] my soul & my belly!  Love you all” – Taste Community Restaurant Guest  

You can help provide meals to those in need when you give to Taste Project.  As we continue to grow in Fort Worth, your North Texas Giving Day gift can:

• Provide meals with more vegetables, more whole fruits, less sodium, and less refined grains, all of which reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
• Help more low-income adults with barriers to employment participate in our Culinary Job Training Program and achieve their American Culinary Federation Certification and job placement at a living wage.
• Ensure more of our community feel like they belong here, which leads to lower stress, improved mental health, and higher rates of resiliency.