Vietnam Veterans Of America Chapter 973
Sherman, Texas
www.vva973.org
Information For Veteran In Need of Assistance
Information For Veterans In Need of Assistance in Grayson County, Texas or the McKinney area. Information on food pantries, food stamps, paying bills for rent, gas, electric, and water. Where to get low cost housing or a Shelter for the night.
First call 211 for COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
Grayson County
211 TEXAS - TEXOMA REGION (TEXAS)
1117 Gallagher Dr., Suite 210
Sherman, TX 75090
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(800) 677-8264 Voice
(903) 813-3558 Voice
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Food Pantries
SHARE MINISTRIES/DOWNTOWN CHAPEL
Provides food pantry and some clothing every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. Primarily for residents of Sherman.
Address: 804 E. Lamar Street Sherman, TX 75090
Phone: 903-893-7097
Hours: Tues, Thurs, & Sun 10:00 am-11:00 am.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF TOM BEAN
Provides USDA commodities for residents of Tom Bean, Whitewright, Howe, Van Alstyne and Sherman area. Address:
307 E. Hwy 11
Tom Bean, TX 75489
Phone: 903-546-6231
Hours: 4th Thursday of each month 11:30am-1:30pm.
EAST SHERMAN BAPTIST CHURCH FOOD PANTRY
Food Pantry assistance to the general public as needed.
Address: 910 E. King
Sherman, TX 75090
BELLS COMMUNITY CARE CENTER FOOD PANTRY
Provides food pantry services to the citizens of Bells and Savoy school district. Located in the old Elementary School in Bells.
Address: 201 S. Broadway Street
Bells, TX 75414
Phone: 903-965-7716
Hours: Tues 9:00am-1:00pm, Thurs 2:00pm-6:00pm, Standard Time, Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Daylight Saving Time.
HARMONY BAPTIST CHURCH FOOD PANTRY
Provides a food pantry source to Sherman and area towns except Denison residents. Also includes free produce.
Address:
2111 E. Tuck
Sherman, TX 75090
Phone: 903-892-2044
Hours: 2nd and 3rd Thurs of each month, 1:00pm-3:00pm.
YOUR HEALTH CLINIC
Provides food pantry services for clients of ARCOT. Must be a current member. Provides services for persons with HIV/AIDS including, HIV/STD Prevention/Education, Activities, Testing..
Address:
303 Sunset Boulevard
Sherman, TX 75090
Phone: 903-813-1272
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm.
NEW BEGINNINGS FELLOWSHIP CHURCH
Provides Food Pantry including food, paper goods, adult/children's diapers, Nutritional Drinks, canned goods, fruits and vegetables when available and more. Individuals may receive help...
Address:
1201 W. Shepherd Street
Denison, TX 75020
Phone: 903-463-4110
Hours: Mon only 9:00am-11:00am.
LAKEWAY RESALE BARN-SAMARITAN PROGRAM
Provides emergency assistance, prescription expense assistance, utility assistance. Also provides a food pantry including paper goods and sometimes includes diapers for children and...
Address:
518 W. FM 996
Pottsboro, TX 75076
Phone: 877-284-3070
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm, Sat10:00am-4:00pm.
SHERMAN HOUSE OF PRAISE
Provides food and food pantry for the general public. Items included are groceries, baby food and baby care items, and second-hand clothing.
Address:
PO Box 912954
Sherman, TX 750902954
Phone: Please dial 2-1-1
Hours: First Mon of each month, 9:00am-Noon.
KEY CARE CENTER
Food Pantry and Clothing Store open Mon-Wed-Fri 1:00pm-4:00pm. Must be a low income resident of Sherman. Can help with food or clothing one time every 3 months.
Address:
921 E. Houston
Sherman, TX 75090
Phone: 903-868-2604
Hours: Mon-Wed-Fri 1:00pm-4:00pm.
Food Stamps
HHSC-COMMUNITY CARE SERVICES-GRAYSON CO
Temporary Aid to Needy Families TANF, Food Stamps Lone Star, Community Care Services Over 60 and/or disabled, Medicaid for Children/Pregnant Women, Texas Works-Assistance in preparing for...
Address:
2001 Loy Lake Plaza, Ste. D
Sherman, TX 75090
Phone: 903-870-5301
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm.
HHSC-FOOD STAMP PROGRAM
Site Name: HHSC-COMMUNITY CARE SERVICES-GRAYSON CO
The Food Stamp Program permits low-income families, elderly, and disabled persons to buy nutritionally adequate food to supplement their diets.
Address:
2001 Loy Lake Plaza, Ste. D
Sherman, TX 75090
Phone: 903-870-5301
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm.
Bills- rent, gas, electric and water
TCOG-ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
TEXOMA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
Provides help with utility bills up to pre-established amounts for eligible, low-income households in Cooke, Fannin, and Grayson Counties. Program assistant commutes every Tuesday to...
Address:
1117 Gallagher Dr., Ste. 100
Sherman, TX 75090
Phone: 903-893-2161
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm.
SALVATION ARMY OF VAN ALSTYNE
Anyone who is in dire need or is in desperate need of help. Provides family assistance including food, clothing, utilities limited, rent, prescriptions and small medical.
Address:
110 East Jefferson
Van Alstyne, TX 75495
Phone: 903-482-5234
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm.
VAN ALSTYNE MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE
Provides food, gas, small utilities if needed. Must be a Van Alstyne citizen.
Address:
PO Box 853
Van Alstyne, TX 75495
Housing
The Salvation Army
5700 Texoma Pkwy., Sherman, TX 75090
Mail Address P.O. Box 490, 75091
Phone 903-868-9602
HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR THE CITY OF DENISON
Provides housing for low-income families in the City of Denison.
Address:
330 N. 8th Avenue
Denison, TX 75021
Phone: 903-463-2650
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-Noon, 1:00pm-4:30pm.
HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR THE CITY OF SHERMAN
Provides housing for 93 family units, 190 for elderly/disabled, 15 for physically disabled. Total of 298 units. Rent is based on income. Resident social service program are provided at...
Address:
2001 N. Hoard Street
Sherman, TX 75090
Phone: 903-893-3139
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm.
HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR THE CITY OF WHITESBORO
Provides low rent, government housing for disabled and elderly persons. Also includes family units for low income families.
Address:
301 Beauty Ln.
Whitesboro, TX 76273
Phone: 903-564-3700
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-Noon, 1:00pm-4:00pm.
HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR GRAYSON COUNTY
Provides HUD Section 8 Program, including rental assistance for the low and very low income families in Grayson County.
Address:
1708 W. Houston
Sherman, TX 75090
Phone: 903-892-8717
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-Noon, 1:00pm-4:00pm.
LOW INCOME HOUSING
COUNTRY VILLAGE OF SHERMAN
Provides several one bedroom, handicapped equipped units.
Address:
900 Hwy. 1417 S.
Sherman, TX 75092
Phone: 903-891-1166
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm.
Transportation
TAPS PUBLIC TRANSIT
TAPS provides public transportation for all ages including vans. Vehicles are equipped for wheelchairs. Drivers are trained in passenger assistance and proper securing of wheelchairs...
Address:
6104 Texoma Pwy.
Sherman, TX 75090
Phone: 903-892-3263
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm.
WORKFORCE TEXOMA-DENISON
Provides employment and training services-job search, job readiness, education/vocational training, and transportation.
Address:
2415 S. Austin Ave., Ste. 105
Denison, TX 75020
Phone: 800-939-6631
Hours: Mon-Thurs 7:00am-6:00pm, Fri 7:00am-5:00pm.
McKinney, Texas
Food Pantry
Community Food Pantry
Provides food for emergency need to individuals and families.
Address:
617 N. McDonald Street
McKinney, TX 75069
Phone: 972-547-4404
Hours: Mon-Fri 1:00pm-3:00pm, Sat 9:00am-11:00am
Community Food Pantry
Provides emergency food to families in need.
Address:
307 Smith Street
McKinney, TX 75069
Phone: 972-547-4404
Hours: Mon-Fri 1:00pm-3:00pm, SA 9:00am-11:00am
Svdp-food Pantry
Site Name: Saint Michl's Saint Vincent Depaul
Offers a food pantry.
Address:
411 Paula
McKinney, TX 75069
Phone: 972-562-1107
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-4:00pm, 2nd Sat of Month 9:00am-11:00am
Collin County Committee On Aging-Administers services at seven Collin County senior centers for Collin County residents age 60 and older. Services include meals at seniors centers and home delivered meals to homebound...
Address: 600 N. Tennessee Street
McKinney, TX 75069
Phone: 972-562-6996
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
Food Stamps
THHS- COLLIN COUNTY
Certifies eligibility for food stamps for the unemployed, underemployed and people living on small fixed incomes. TANF offers financial services to families with dependent children...
Address:
901 North McDonald, Suite 800
McKinney, TX 75069
Phone: 972-562-5832
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
Bills- rent, gas, electric and water
Community Services, Inc- McKinney Center
This agency provides limited emergency assistance with rent, gas, electric and water. Information and Referral is also provided for Navarro, Anderson, Collin, Denton, Ellis, Henderson...
Address:
808 S. College Street #209
McKinney, TX 75069
Phone: 800-831-9929
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
Housing
Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing
Colonial Terrace Apartments
Rural rental housing for low-income people. Call for eligibility requirements.
Address:
165 South 4th Street
Princeton, TX 75407
Phone: 972-736-6122
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
Homeless Shelter
Samaritan Inn/ Collin County Care Center
Shelter for families and individuals in Collin County. Offers 24 hour shelter, three meals, referrals to community support services and other educational programs which treat the causes...
Address:
1710 N. McDonald
McKinney, TX 75069
Phone: 972-542-5302
Hours: 7 days 24 hours
Transportation
Collin County Area Rural Transportation ccart
Provides low-cost public transportation for general population, seniors and disabled in most areas of Collin County. Several handicapped accessible vehicles. Fixed and Demand-Response...
Address:
600 N. Tennessee Street
McKinney, TX 75069
Phone: 972-562-4275
Hours: Mon-Fri 6:00am-6:00pm
Collin County Area Rural Transportation CCAR
Collin County Committee On Aging
Provide demand response transportation for both public and medical trips. Rides are scheduled on a first come first serve basis 48 hours in advance. Clients are picked up at home and...
Address:
600 N. Tennessee Street
McKinney, TX 75069
Phone: 972-562-6996
Hours: Mon-Fri 6:00am-6:00pm
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2210 Eastex Freeway
Beaumont, TX 77703
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P.O. Box 898
San Antonio, TX 78293-0898
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211 TEXAS - CENTRAL REGION (TEXAS)
302 East Central Ave.
Belton, TX 76513
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(800) 447-7169 Voice
(254) 770-2330 Voice
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P.O. Box 9011
Corpus Christi, TX 78469-9011
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(800) 421-4636 Voice
(361) 882-2529 Voice
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210 Premier Dr.
Jasper, TX 75951
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(409) 384-7614 Voice
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211 TEXAS - EAST TEXAS INFORMATION AND REFERRAL LINE
4000 Southpark Dr.
Tyler, TX 75703
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211 TEXAS - GOLDEN CRESCENT AREA INFORMATION CENTER (TEXAS)
568 Big Bend Dr.
Victoria, TX 77904
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(800) 574-9745 Voice
(361) 578-1587 Voice
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211 TEXAS - GULF COAST REGION
P.O. Box 3247
Houston, TX 77253
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211 TEXAS - HEART OF TEXAS REGION (TEXAS)
100 North 6th St., Suite 700
One Liberty Pl.
Waco, TX 76701
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(866) 772-9600 Voice
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211 TEXAS - MIDDLE RIO GRANDE REGION (TEXAS)
307 West Nopal St.
Carrizo Springs, TX 78834
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(800) 224-4262 Voice
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(432) 683-4357 Voice
211 TEXAS - NORTH CENTRAL DALLAS REGION (TEXAS)
1349 Empire Central, Suite 400
Dallas, TX 75247
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(214) 379-4636 Voice
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210 East 9th St.
Fort Worth, TX 76102
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(877) 886-4833 Voice
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P.O. Box 660
Wichita Falls, TX 76307
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(940) 322-8638 Voice
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P.O. Box 214
Sulphur Springs, TX 75483
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211 TEXAS - PANHANDLE AREA
200 South Tyler
Amarillo, TX 79101
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(806) 373-2662 Voice
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211 TEXAS - PERMIAN BASIN
P.O. Box 5124
Midland, TX 79704
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(432) 682-4357 Voice
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5115 El Paso Dr.
El Paso, TX 79905
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(915) 771-5820 Voice
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2000 East MLK Jr. Blvd.
Austin, TX 78702-1340
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211 TEXAS - SOUTH PLAINS REGION (TEXAS)
1323 58th St.
Lubbock, TX 79452
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(806) 762-8721 Voice
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211 TEXAS - SOUTH REGION
1815 East Hillside Rd.
Laredo, TX 78041
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(956) 723-9113 Voice - Office
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1117 Gallagher Dr., Suite 210
Sherman, TX 75090
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211 TEXAS - TIP OF TEXAS REGION
P.O. Box 182
Weslaco, TX 78599
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(956) 447-4636 Voice
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P.O. Box 82
Abilene, TX 79604
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(325) 673-8211 Voice
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2-1-1 TEXAS- BRYAN/COLLEGE STATION REGION
P.O. Box 10883
College Station, TX 77842
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4850 Knickerbocker Rd.
San Angelo, TX 76906
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P.O. Box 52847
Tulsa, OK 74152
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P.O. Box 7800
Bartlesville, OK 74003
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PO Box 12832
Oklahoma City, OK 73157
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P.O. Box 26901
Oklahoma City, OK 73190
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PO Box 355
Ada, OK 74820
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P.O. Box 66
Lawton, OK 73502
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550 24th Ave. Northwest, Suite D
Norman, OK 73069-6310
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205 North 2nd St.
Ponca City, OK 74601
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(580) 765-5551 Voice