Members of Hillcrest Masonic Lodge No. 1318, alongside fellow Dallas Masons and their families, participated in the Seventh Annual “Feed the Funnel” charity event in downtown Dallas, packing more than 60,000 meals for the local homeless community.
Organized by The Masons of Dallas, the event brings together Dallas Freemasons, their families, and volunteers from across the DFW Metroplex for an evening of charitable fellowship. Hosted at the iconic Dallas Scottish Rite Cathedral, the event exemplifies the charitable mission at the heart of Dallas Freemasonry.
“Feed the Funnel is an evening of fun and fellowship for a good cause. It is an exciting experience as high-energy music fills the room and a friendly rivalry brews between tables as teams compete to assemble as many meal kits as possible in the alloted time. Dallas Masons, their wives, and children all join together for this charitable effort. By the end of the evening, over 60,000 meal kits are assembled in a single ballroom—a truly incredible accomplishment. Masonic charity events such as this demonstrate the fraternity's core values and serve as a compelling reason for a man to become a Mason.”— C.C., Member of Hillcrest Masonic Lodge No. 1318
The Feed the Funnel event was created by the Masons of Dallas to benefit the local homeless with 60,000 meals every year. The event is open to Masons, their family and friends. It takes place at the Dallas Scottish Rite Cathedral located at 500 S. Harwood in Dallas, Texas. The annual event highlights the unity and charitable impact of Dallas Masonic Lodges working together. The 2026 “Feed the Funnel” event was supported by Tannehill Masonic Lodge No. 52, Hillcrest Masonic Lodge No. 1318, Dallas Lodge No. 760, Dallas York Rite Bodies, Hella Shrine, Knox Corinthian Lodge No. 851, Dallas Scottish Rite and 14th District MWSA. Together, these organizations represent the strength and collaboration of Freemasonry in Dallas, Texas, reinforcing a shared commitment to community service and philanthropy.
Freemasonry is one of the world’s oldest fraternal organizations, formally organized with the founding of the United Grand Lodge of England, though its traditions date back centuries. Today, Dallas Freemasonry continues this legacy through a focus on personal development, moral instruction, charity, community service, brotherhood and fellowship. Freemasonry teaches ethical principles through allegory and symbolism, including the use of working tools such as the square and compasses. While members must believe in a Supreme Being, the fraternity is not a religion or political organization, allowing men of all faiths and backgrounds to participate.
Hillcrest Masonic Lodge No. 1318 is a prominent Masonic Lodge in Dallas, Texas, operating under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Texas. Established in 1949, the lodge was originally founded to serve students, faculty, and alumni of Southern Methodist University, and has since grown into one of the most active Dallas Masonic Lodges. Today, Hillcrest Lodge includes members from diverse professional and personal backgrounds while maintaining strong ties to SMU and the broader Dallas community. In addition to its charitable work, the lodge supports major healthcare and educational initiatives including Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Shriners Children's and Children's Health. The lodge also provides scholarships and mentorship programs, contributing to the development of future leaders in the Dallas area.
For more information about Hillcrest Masonic Lodge No. 1318 and Freemasonry in Dallas, visit dallasfreemasonry.org.
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