Resources

In addition to the on-campus resources offered by the UNT Food Pantry, students may also utilize the community resources listed below!
Be sure to call and confirm what documentation you need to bring.

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Denton Community Food Resources

Denton Community Food Center

Location: 306 N. Loop 288, Suite 400 Denton 76209
Contact Information: 940-382-0807
Hours: Monday-Friday 1-3 pm
Details: Food pantry, Drive-Thru distribution model at this time, may receive food once per month.

Vision Ministries Food Pantry

Location: 626 Wainwright St. Denton, TX 76201
Contact Information: 940-297-6860
Hours: Monday and Thursday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Denton Freedom House Food Pantry

Location: 1123 Fort Worth Dr, Denton, TX 76205
Contact Information: 940-808-1016
Hours: Monday-Friday 1PM - 4 PM

The Junction

Location: 300 West Oak Street Denton, Texas 76201
Contact Information: 940-566-1308
Hours: Monday-Saturday 9am-12:45pm
Details: The community soup kitchen serves lunch Monday through Saturday from 9am-12:45pm

Our Daily Bread

Location: 300 West Oak St. Denton, Texas 76201
Contact Information: 940-566-1308
Hours: Monday - Saturday 8:00 AM-1:30 PM / Serving hours 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM

Singing Oaks Church of Christ Benevolence Ministry

Location: 101 Cardinal Drive Denton, TX 76209
Contact Information: 940-387-4355
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 3 PM - 5 PM

Denton Wesley Foundation

Location: 1501 Maple Street Denton, TX 76203
Contact Information: 940-382-3813
Hours: Pick up Friday: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Details: Order Must Place Orders in Adv. Order Between: Tuesday - Thursday Noon

Asbury United Methodist Church

Location: 117 Hercules Lane Denton, Texas
Contact Information: 940-387-6487
Hours: Monday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Denton Pet Food Assistance

Contact Information: 940-349-7594
Details: Emergency Pet Food Pantry

Salvation Army

Location: 1508 E. McKinney St. Denton TX
Contact Information: 940-566-3800
Hours:

KARE Kitchen Breakfast: 6:00am- 6:30am and Dinner: 6:30pm- 7:00pm
Food Pantry: Wednesday/Friday - 1:00pm -3:45pm
Emergency Night Shelter: The shelter opens at 5:00 p.m. and new intakes are registered on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Denton Community Housing and Shelter Resources

Friends of the Family

Location: 4845 S I-35E Corinth, TX 76210
Contact Information: 940-387-5131
Hours: 24 Hour Crisis Line
Details: Residential Shelter

The Salvation Army

Location: 1508 E McKinney Denton, TX 76209
Contact Information: 940-566-3800
Details: 5 nights emergency stay, 45 additional days if actively looking for housing

Hope Inc

Location: 306 N. Loop 288 Denton, TX 76209
Contact Information: 940-382-0609
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00am-12:00am / 1:00pm-4:00pm
Friday By Appointment
Details: Financial assistance for rent and utilities

Monsinger King Center

Location: 300 S Woodrow Lane Denton, TX 76205
Contact Information: 940-391-1919
Details: Shelter Mon-Wed 6:30 PM, Dinner Tues. Nights

Denton Housing Authority

Location: 302 S. Locust St Denton TX, 76201
Contact Information: 940-484-9535
Details: Rental assistance to low-income families, section 8 housing

Union Gospel of Tarrant County

Location: 1321 E Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, Tx 76102
Contact Information: 817-339-2553
Details: Residence Halls For Separate Men, Women, and Families. Meals Served Daily, Require ID & SS Card

Collin County Resources

Community Food Pantry

Location: 307 Smith St, McKinney, TX 75069
Contact Information: 972-547-4404
Hours: Open Monday – Friday, 1pm – 3pm
Details: Provides food to families who are in crisis.

Assistance Center of Collin County

Location: 900 18th St, Plano, TX 75074
Contact Information: 972-422-1125
Details: Through many programs, this organization provides short-term financial assistance, homeless support services and other programs to individuals and families in crisis.

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas

Location: 1800 N Lamar St, Dallas TX 75202
Contact Information: 214-978-0000
Details: A non-profit organization that is partnered with various programs to provide resources for adults, children, adolescents, and all parts of the community. Services may include education prep, healthcare, and employment assistance.

The Storehouse of Collin County

Location: 1401 Mira Vista Blvd, Plano, TX 75093
Contact Information: 469-385-1813
Hours: Open Thursdays 3:30pm – 6pm and Saturdays 8:30am – 11am
Details: Provides food, clothing through Joseph’s coat, hygiene items through the Plus One program, and assistance in accessing available county social services. Requirements – serves families who reside in their service area, must present a photo ID, proof of residency, and visits are once a month.

City House

Location: 830 Central Pkwy E Suite #350, Plano, TX 75074
Contact Information: 972-424-4626
Details: Assists youth ages newborn to 21 years old through shelter and transitional living programs by providing residential care for up to 18 months, basic needs, job searches, counseling, and more.

Frisco Family Services

Location: 8780 3rd St, Frisco, TX 7503
Contact Information: 972-335-9495
Details: Provides food distribution, adult education for life skills classes, financial assistance, and additional support programs. Requires a government ID, photo ID, copy of current lease or mortgage, copy of all household bills, proof of all income including benefits, and documentation of crisis – bills, medical, etc.

The Samaritan Inn

Location: 1514 N McDonald St, McKinney, TX 75071
Contact Information: 972-542-5302
Details: Provides shelter and separate living areas for men, women, and families. Provides a dining room, playroom, computer lab, classrooms, a chapel, playground - fully equipped, and a kennel for resident’s dogs. Also provides 3 meals daily, personal hygiene products, free laundry, haircuts, OTC medications, vouchers for items and transportation services. Residents also attend classes and meet with their caseworker 1 on 1.

Mesquite Food Pantry Resources

Mesquite Church of Christ Food Pantry Yellow House

Location: 217 South Locust St. Mesquite, Tx 57149
Contact Information: (972) 329-6866
Hours: Open Tues./Wed./Thurs. 10:00AM - 2:00PM

Opal J. Smith Food Pantry

Location: 2919 Balch Springs Road Springs, Texas 75180
Contact Information: (972) 895-3117
Hours: Open Wed./Thurs. 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Mesquite SDA Community Services

Location: 300 Paza Drive Mesquite, TX 75149
Contact Information: (972) 288-0848
Hours: Open Tue. 6:00PM - 9:00PM

East Dallas Cooperative Parish

Location: 3402 North Buckner Blvd. #302 Dallas, Texas, 75206
Contact Information: (214) 821-6380
Hours: Open Mon./Thurs. 9:30AM - 11:30AM, 1st Sat. of Every Month: 9:00AM - 11:00AM (Asian Food Pantry)

Saint Michael The Archangel Catholic Church

Location: 950 Trails Pkwy Garland, Texas, 75043
Contact Information: (972) 279-6581
Hours: Open Mon./Sat. 9:00AM - 11:30AM

Newman Park Christian

Location: 7922 Fairport Road Dallas, Texas, 75217
Contact Information: (214) 398-1591
Hours: Open Mon./Fri. 1:00PM - 2:30PM

White Rock Center of Hope

Location: 1002 A Garland Road Dallas, Texas, 75218
Contact Information: (214) 324-8996
Hours: Open Mon. - Fri. 9:00AM - 2:00PM

Pathway of Grace

Location: 5100 A Gus Thomasson Road Mesquite, Texas, 75150
Contact Information: (830) 308-7284
Hours: Open Wed. 5:00PM - 7:00PM

Highland Oaks Church of Christ

Location: 10805 Kingsley Road Dallas, Texas 75238
Contact Information: (214) 342-6040
Hours: Open Mon./Thurs. 12:00PM - 4:00PM

Sharing Life Community Outreach

Location: 3544 E. Emporium Circle Mesquite, Tx 75150
Contact Information: (972) 285-5819
Hours: Open Tues./Fri. 9:00AM - 11:00AM And 2:00PM - 4:00PM, Wed. 9:00AM - 11:00AM, Thurs. 9:00AM - 11:00AM and 5:00PM - 7:00PM

Mesquite Social Services

Location: 1035 Military Pkwy Mesquite, Texas, 75149
Contact Information: (972) 285-3000
Hours: Open Mon./Tues./Thurs./Fri. 9:00AM - 1:00PM

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In addition to the on-campus resources offered by the UNT Food Pantry, students may also utilize the community resources listed below! Be sure to call and confirm what documentation you need to bring.

Denton Community Food Resources

Vision Ministries Food Pantry

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In addition to the on-campus resources offered by the UNT Food Pantry, students may also utilize the community resources listed below!
Be sure to call and confirm what documentation you need to bring.