Community Enrichment Center: Hours, Programs, Rentals & Map

Community Enrichment Center Hours

CEC publishes different schedules for its administrative office, Welcome Center and food pantry. Choose the appropriate schedule before visiting.

For holiday changes or unusual weather, call 817-281-1164 before traveling.

Food Pantry: Eligibility, Schedule & Groceries

The CEC Food Pantry distributes free grocery assistance to eligible individuals and families. The official program page says it serves Tarrant County and 12 surrounding counties, with a gross household income at or below 180% of the applicable poverty level.

What to Prepare for Food Assistance

• Your household size and approximate gross household income.
• Your address and county of residence.
• Identification or residency documentation if staff request it.
• Information about food needs, dietary restrictions or transportation limitations.
• Reusable bags or space in your vehicle if appropriate.

The published food-program page provides an income threshold but does not specify a universal mandatory-document checklist. Contact staff before visiting if you lack identification or proof of income; do not assume that these documents are automatically required.

How to Get Food From CEC

What Services Does Community Enrichment Center Provide?

CEC also provides referrals and connections to employment, financial and community resources. Availability may depend on an intake assessment or program enrollment.

Affordable Housing Through CEC

CEC operates three multifamily residential communities and several single-family homes in Northeast Tarrant County. Its housing program aims to help qualifying households access affordable rental options close to employment, schools and community services.

This is residential housing assistance, not a public event-room rental program.

How to Ask About Affordable Housing

Rent & Utility Assistance

CEC may provide temporary assistance with overdue rent or utility bills to qualifying individuals or families who have experienced a financial emergency, unexpected change in circumstances or other hardship.

Availability depends on eligibility and current grant or donation funding. Assistance is not guaranteed.

Practical Application Checklist

• Explain which payment you are struggling to make.
• Know the amount currently owed and the payment deadline.
• Have your landlord or utility provider’s contact information available.
• Keep relevant bills, notices or financial-hardship documents ready in case requested.
• Ask which funding programs are currently open.
• Confirm the actual application and verification requirements before submitting documents.

Benefits Counseling: SNAP, Medicaid & More

CEC’s benefits specialists help residents apply for public assistance programs and connect with resources for medical care, dental services, counseling, housing and related needs.

The official Benefits Counseling page says a Tarrant Area Food Bank representative is available by appointment on Wednesdays during pantry hours.

How to Get Benefits Application Help

1. Visit the food pantry during its regular hours.
2. Ask to schedule a benefits-counseling appointment.
3. Explain which benefits you need help applying for.
4. Ask what identification, income, household and residency documents the specific program requires.
5. Attend the appointment and complete the application through the appropriate state program.

CEC provides application assistance; final benefit eligibility is determined by the administering government agency.

Education, GED Preparation & Youth Programs

CEC supports education and school readiness through adult education and children’s programs.

Education enrollment requirements, placement, seasonal dates and class capacity should be confirmed directly with CEC. The free adult education program is different from the center’s food pantry and housing programs.

How to Volunteer at Community Enrichment Center

CEC welcomes volunteers for food pantry operations, Second Glance Thrift Shop, donation sorting, events and other scheduled service opportunities.

Volunteer Age Rules

Registration Steps

For example, pantry warehouse opportunities may involve sorting groceries, assembling bags and moving supplies. Closed-toe shoes may be required for some duties.

Second Glance Thrift Shop & Donations

Second Glance is CEC’s thrift shop. It sells donated clothing, shoes, housewares, furniture, books, games and other secondhand items. Proceeds help support the organization’s services.

Shop address: 6308 Rufe Snow Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76148.

CEC lists donation drop-off hours of Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., and Sunday, noon–4 p.m. These are donation hours, not necessarily customer shopping hours.

Donation Guidelines

• Clean clothing, usable household goods and gently used furniture may be accepted.
• CEC asks donors to call before donating furniture or requesting pickup.
• Mattresses, box springs, medical equipment, recalled baby products, large appliances and severely damaged or soiled goods are among the restricted items.
• Veterans and seniors receive a published 10% shop discount on Tuesdays.

Can You Rent an Event Room at CEC?

For this North Richland Hills nonprofit, CEC’s published affordable housing program refers to homes and residential apartments. It is not a published community-center event-space price list.

The organization’s official website does not currently provide a verified public schedule of banquet-room, gymnasium or private-party rentals with hourly rates. Therefore, there is no reliable general event-rental price to quote.

If you want to host a meeting, community project or partnership event involving CEC, contact info@cechope.org or call 817-281-1164 to ask whether any space is available and what conditions apply.

Directions, Parking & Location Map

Main office and food pantry: 6250 NE Loop 820, North Richland Hills, TX 76180.

CEC is located along the Northeast Loop 820 corridor in Northeast Tarrant County. Its website occasionally describes the location as Fort Worth, but the main contact page uses North Richland Hills, TX 76180.

Enter through the Welcome Center for assistance and follow signs or staff directions for the appropriate service.

Accessible parking arrangements, public-transit connections and service-specific transportation assistance should be checked with CEC before your visit.

First-Time Visitor Checklist

• Determine whether you need groceries, housing help, financial assistance, benefits counseling or another service.
• Check the specific department’s hours rather than only the administrative office hours.
• For food assistance, review the published geographic and income eligibility.
• For housing or rent assistance, gather relevant household and financial information.
• Call before visiting for an appointment-based program.
• Use the Welcome Center entrance when you arrive.
• Ask for referrals if the center cannot directly meet your needs.
• Do not assume assistance or housing availability is guaranteed.

Official Sources & Service Contacts

• Community Enrichment Center Official Website
• CEC Contact & Office Hours
• Food Pantry Eligibility & Hours
• Affordable Housing Program
• Rent & Utility Assistance
• Benefits Counseling
• Child & Adolescent Services
• Volunteer Registration
• Second Glance Thrift Shop

Independent community resource guide. Not operated by or affiliated with Community Enrichment Center. Information reviewed October 20, 2026.