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North Texas

Our Partners & Local Resources

Organizations we serve alongside, plus trusted resources in McKinney, Collin County, and Dallas and Fort Worth. Please call ahead to confirm hours.

PIK Partners

PIK Partner · Food
God's Pantry
1896 K Ave #200, Plano, TX 75074 · Tue, Thu & Sat 10 AM to 1 PM

Food, clothing, and more for anyone facing circumstances beyond their control.

(972) 633-9777
PIK Partner · Food
Community Food Pantry of McKinney
307 Smith St, McKinney, TX · Mon & Wed 11 AM to 3:30 PM · Thu 11 AM to 6:30 PM · Fri 10 AM to 12:30 PM
(972) 547-4404
PIK Partner · Food
Georgia's Farmer's Market
916 E 15th St, Plano, TX 75074

Local farmer's market and PIK's first food donor.

PIK Partner · Food
Table of Blessings
Mobile Food Pantry · Collin County

Mobile food distributions serving families across Collin County.

PIK Partner · Food
Eternity Community Church
12550 Independence Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75035

Weekly food distribution: Wednesdays 9 AM to 12 PM and Fridays 3 to 6 PM (Youth Center).

PIK Partner · Meals
Need To Feed
Dallas & Fort Worth, TX

Community dining with a hot meal and zero judgment, every third Sunday.

PIK Partner · Hunger Relief
The McQueen Foundation
Dallas, TX

"Fight Against Hunger" outreach, including the annual Black-Tie Thanksgiving Dinner for neighbors experiencing homelessness.

PIK Partner · Youth
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dallas
Dallas & Garland, TX

Youth programs and community events for kids and families.

bgcdallas.org
PIK Partner · Youth & Families
Why Not Us
Dallas and Fort Worth · @whynotus2x

Community events for children and families, including Back to School and Juneteenth celebrations.

@whynotus2x
PIK Partner · Community
Essential Solutions Foundation
4341 Lindbergh Dr., Suite 100, Addison, TX 75001

Community partner and drop-off location for the Winter Coats & Blankets Drive. Mon to Fri 8 AM to 5 PM, Sat 9 AM to 12 PM.

Food Pantries

Salvation Army McKinney
600 Wilson Creek Pkwy, McKinney, TX · Mon & Fri, walk-ins welcome · Bring photo ID
(972) 542-6694
Grace Bridge Food Bank
McKinney, TX · Mobile distributions 1st & 3rd Saturdays · Call to register
(214) 425-9423
The Samaritan Inn Food Pantry
1601 N. Waddill St, McKinney, TX · Tue & Thu 10 AM to 2:45 PM · Fri 9 AM to 1:45 PM · Bring photo ID
(972) 542-5302
McKinney Little Free Pantry
110 E Davis St, McKinney, TX · Open 24/7 · No paperwork required
North Texas Food Bank
Find a pantry anywhere in the 12-county North Texas region
ntfb.org  ·  (214) 341-6328

Shelter & Crisis Assistance

The Samaritan Inn Shelter
1514 N. McDonald St, McKinney, TX 75071 · Emergency shelter and transitional living
(972) 542-5302
Assistance Center of Collin County
900 E 18th St, Plano, TX 75074 · Emergency financial help, utility assistance, Angel Tree
(972) 422-1850  ·  assistancecenter.org
The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center
1818 Corsicana St, Dallas, TX 75201 · Shelter and services for adults experiencing homelessness. Walk-ins welcome.
Texas Statewide
Your Texas Benefits
Apply for SNAP food benefits, Medicaid, CHIP, and TANF cash help anywhere in Texas. Call 211, then choose option 2.
yourtexasbenefits.com

Wheelchairs & Medical Equipment

Free · No Time Limit
Mission Regan
2140 Redbud Blvd, Suite F, McKinney, TX 75069 · Mon & Wed 9 AM to 3:30 PM · Thu 9 AM to 12:30 PM · Call ahead
(972) 369-7637  ·  missionregan.org
Free
REACH Inc.
720 East Park Blvd, Suite 104, Plano, TX · Free medical equipment pop-up events in Collin County
(972) 398-1111
Resale Shops & Marketplaces
Goodwill, Salvation Army, and Savers, plus Facebook Marketplace and Nextdoor for free or low-cost equipment.

Anywhere in the United States

National Resources by Need

Free or low-cost help available in every state. Pick what you need below, or type a word in the search box above.

Crisis & Suicide Prevention Back to topics ↑

Free · 24/7
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988, or chat online. Press 1 for veterans, 2 for Spanish.
Call 988  ·  988lifeline.org
Free · 24/7
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor.
Text 741741  ·  crisistextline.org
Free · 24/7
Veterans Crisis Line
Dial 988 then press 1, or text 838255.
veteranscrisisline.net
Free · 24/7
The Trevor Project
Crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people. Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678.
(866) 488-7386  ·  thetrevorproject.org
Free
Trans Lifeline
Peer support run by and for trans people. Call 1-877-565-8860.
(877) 565-8860  ·  translifeline.org
Free · 24/7
Disaster Distress Helpline
Emotional support after a disaster. Call or text 1-800-985-5990.
(800) 985-5990  ·  samhsa.gov
Free · 24/7
Poison Control
Call 1-800-222-1222 for poisoning or medicine mistakes.
(800) 222-1222  ·  poison.org

Mental Health & Free Counseling Back to topics ↑

Free · 24/7
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential referrals for mental health and substance use treatment. English and Spanish.
(800) 662-4357  ·  samhsa.gov
Find Care
FindTreatment.gov
Search mental health and addiction treatment near you, including free and sliding-scale options.
findtreatment.gov
Free
NAMI HelpLine
Information and support for people and families living with mental illness. Call 1-800-950-6264 or text "helpline" to 62640.
(800) 950-6264  ·  nami.org
Low Cost
Open Path Collective
Affordable in-person and online therapy sessions for people with low income or no insurance.
openpathcollective.org
Free
7 Cups
Free online chat with trained listeners, any time of day.
7cups.com
Free
Warmline Directory
Peer-run phone lines for when you need to talk but it's not an emergency.
warmline.org
Free · 24/7
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Support for pregnant and new moms. Call or text 1-833-852-6262 (1-833-TLC-MAMA).
(833) 852-6262  ·  hrsa.gov
Free
Postpartum Support International
Help for parents with depression or anxiety during or after pregnancy. Call 1-800-944-4773.
(800) 944-4773  ·  postpartum.net
Find a Therapist
Therapy for Black Girls
Directory of therapists for Black women and girls.
therapyforblackgirls.com
Free
Mental Health America Screening
Free, private online screenings for depression, anxiety, and more.
mhanational.org

Food Back to topics ↑

Free
Feeding America Food Bank Locator
Find your local food bank and pantries by zip code.
feedingamerica.org
Free
USDA National Hunger Hotline
Find meals, pantries, and food programs near you. Call 1-866-348-6479, or 1-877-842-6273 for Spanish.
(866) 348-6479  ·  fns.usda.gov
Benefits
SNAP Food Benefits
Monthly money for groceries. Check eligibility and apply in your state.
fns.usda.gov/snap
Benefits
WIC
Healthy food, formula, and support for pregnant women, new mothers, babies, and children under 5.
fns.usda.gov/wic
Free · Kids
Summer Meals for Kids
Free meals for children and teens when school is out. Text "FOOD" to 304-304 to find a site.
fns.usda.gov/summer
Free · Kids
Free School Meals
Free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch at school. Ask your child's school for an application.
fns.usda.gov/nslp
Seniors
Meals on Wheels
Meals delivered to seniors at home.
mealsonwheelsamerica.org

Housing, Rent & Shelter Back to topics ↑

Shelter
HUD Find Shelter
Find shelters, food, health clinics, and clothing near you.
hud.gov/findshelter
Free
HUD Housing Counseling
Free help with rent, eviction, foreclosure, and homelessness. Call 1-800-569-4287.
(800) 569-4287  ·  hud.gov
Rent Help
Help for Renters
How to find rent help, what to do if you're behind, and your rights if facing eviction.
consumerfinance.gov/renthelp
Affordable Housing
Public Housing & Section 8
Apply through your local Public Housing Agency for vouchers and affordable housing.
hud.gov
Free · 24/7
National Runaway Safeline
For young people who have run away, are thinking about it, or are homeless. Call 1-800-786-2929.
(800) 786-2929  ·  1800runaway.org
All Needs
The Salvation Army
Shelter, rent and utility help, food, and holiday assistance in most communities.
salvationarmyusa.org
All Needs
Catholic Charities
Help with housing, rent, food, and more, open to people of every faith.
catholiccharitiesusa.org
Homeownership
Habitat for Humanity
Affordable homeownership and home repair programs.
habitat.org

Lights, Electricity, Gas, Water & Phone Back to topics ↑

Utility Bills
LIHEAP Energy Assistance
Help paying heating, cooling, and electric bills, and help avoiding a shut-off. Call 1-866-674-6327.
(866) 674-6327  ·  acf.hhs.gov/liheap
Utility Bills
Community Action Agencies
Local agencies that handle energy assistance, rent help, and more. Find yours by state.
communityactionpartnership.com
Free
Weatherization Assistance
Free home improvements like insulation and repairs that lower energy bills for good.
energy.gov
Phone & Internet
Lifeline Phone & Internet Discount
A monthly discount on phone or internet service for qualifying households.
lifelinesupport.org
Phone & Internet
EveryoneOn
Find low-cost internet plans and computers in your area.
everyoneon.org
Tip
Call Your Utility Company
Most electric, gas, and water companies offer payment plans, due-date extensions, and medical or senior protections. Ask before a shut-off date.

Health Care & Medicine Back to topics ↑

Low Cost
Find a Health Center
Medical, dental, and mental health care based on what you can pay, even with no insurance.
findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov
Free
Free Clinics
Find a free or charitable clinic near you.
nafcclinics.org
Insurance
Medicaid & CHIP
Free or low-cost health coverage for children, families, pregnant women, and people with low income.
insurekidsnow.gov  ·  medicaid.gov
Insurance
HealthCare.gov
Health insurance plans, often with help paying the cost. Call 1-800-318-2596.
(800) 318-2596  ·  healthcare.gov
Medicine
NeedyMeds
Programs that help pay for medicine, plus a free drug discount card. Call 1-800-503-6897.
(800) 503-6897  ·  needymeds.org
Seniors
Medicare
Health coverage for people 65 and older and some people with disabilities. Call 1-800-633-4227.
(800) 633-4227  ·  medicare.gov

Safety, Abuse & Domestic Violence Back to topics ↑

Free · 24/7
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.
(800) 799-7233  ·  thehotline.org
Free · 24/7
RAINN Sexual Assault Hotline
Confidential support. Call 1-800-656-4673 or chat online.
(800) 656-4673  ·  rainn.org
Free · 24/7
Childhelp Child Abuse Hotline
For children, parents, and anyone worried about a child. Call or text 1-800-422-4453.
(800) 422-4453  ·  childhelphotline.org
Free · 24/7
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Call 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733.
(888) 373-7888  ·  humantraffickinghotline.org
Free · 24/7
StrongHearts Native Helpline
Domestic and sexual violence support for Native Americans. Call or text 1-844-762-8483.
(844) 762-8483  ·  strongheartshelpline.org

Addiction & Recovery Back to topics ↑

Free · 24/7
SAMHSA National Helpline
Treatment referrals for drug and alcohol use. Call 1-800-662-4357.
(800) 662-4357  ·  findtreatment.gov
Free
Alcoholics Anonymous
Find free AA meetings in person or online.
aa.org
Free
Narcotics Anonymous
Find free NA meetings in person or online.
na.org
Free
Al-Anon Family Groups
Support for families and friends of someone who drinks.
al-anon.org

Veterans & Military Families Back to topics ↑

Free · 24/7
Veterans Crisis Line
Dial 988 then press 1, or text 838255.
veteranscrisisline.net
Free · 24/7
VA Homeless Veterans Hotline
For veterans who are homeless or at risk. Call 1-877-424-3838.
(877) 424-3838  ·  va.gov/homeless
Benefits
VA Benefits & Health Care
Health care, disability, housing, and education benefits. Call 1-800-698-2411.
(800) 698-2411  ·  va.gov

Seniors & People with Disabilities Back to topics ↑

Free
Eldercare Locator
Connects older adults and caregivers to local services. Call 1-800-677-1116.
(800) 677-1116  ·  eldercare.acl.gov
Free
BenefitsCheckUp
Find benefits for people 55 and older that help pay for food, medicine, and utilities.
benefitscheckup.org
Benefits
Social Security & SSI
Retirement, disability, and SSI benefits. Call 1-800-772-1213.
(800) 772-1213  ·  ssa.gov
Free
ADA National Network
Answers about disability rights at work, school, and in public. Call 1-800-949-4232.
(800) 949-4232  ·  adata.org

Families & Children Back to topics ↑

Child Care
ChildCare.gov
Find child care and help paying for it in your state.
childcare.gov
Free · Ages 0 to 5
Head Start
Free early learning, meals, and family support for young children.
headstart.gov
Free
Diaper Banks
Find a diaper bank near you.
nationaldiaperbanknetwork.org

Jobs, Money & Benefits Back to topics ↑

Benefits
USA.gov Benefits Finder
Answer a few questions to see government benefits you may qualify for.
usa.gov/benefits
Free
CareerOneStop & American Job Centers
Free job search help, training, and unemployment information. Call 1-877-872-5627.
(877) 872-5627  ·  careeronestop.org
Free
Goodwill Job Training
Free job training and placement in local communities.
goodwill.org
Free
Free Tax Help (VITA)
Free tax preparation for people with low to moderate income. Call 1-800-906-9887.
(800) 906-9887  ·  irs.gov
Low Cost
Nonprofit Credit Counseling
Help with debt, budgets, and credit from a nonprofit counselor.
nfcc.org

Disaster Help Back to topics ↑

Disaster
FEMA Disaster Assistance
Apply for help after a declared disaster. Call 1-800-621-3362.
(800) 621-3362  ·  disasterassistance.gov
Disaster
American Red Cross
Emergency shelter, food, and support after home fires and disasters. Call 1-800-733-2767.
(800) 733-2767  ·  redcross.org

Search Everything Near You Back to topics ↑

Free · 24/7
211
One call for food, rent, utilities, health, and more, anywhere in the U.S. Call or text 211.
Call 211  ·  211.org
Free
findhelp.org
Search free and reduced-cost programs by zip code.
findhelp.org

Outside the United States

International Resources

Kindness has no borders. If you are reaching us from another country, these organizations can connect you with help where you live.

Crisis · Worldwide
Find A Helpline
Free, confidential crisis lines in more than 130 countries.
findahelpline.com
Food · Worldwide
The Global FoodBanking Network
Food banks in more than 50 countries.
foodbanking.org
Canada
211 Canada
Community, social, and health services across Canada. Call or text 211.
211.ca
Canada · Food
Food Banks Canada
Find a food bank near you.
foodbankscanada.ca
United Kingdom
Citizens Advice
Free help with money, housing, benefits, and more.
citizensadvice.org.uk
United Kingdom · Food
Trussell Trust
Find a food bank across the UK.
trussell.org.uk
Refugees & Displaced People
UNHCR Help
Country-by-country information on asylum, services, and support.
help.unhcr.org
Emotional Support · Worldwide
Befrienders Worldwide
Emotional support centers around the world.
befrienders.org

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