Resources for those facing a crisis
Resources
St Vincent de Paul has compiled the following list of resources for those who may find struggle to make ends meet or facing the choice between buying food and paying bills. Families may not know where to turn for help in accessing food, financial help, and other resources to ease their burden.
Catholic Charities Dallas (CCD)
Mobile Food Pantry
Location – St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
8000 Eldorado Pkwy, Frisco
12:30 pm
2nd and 4th Saturday of each month
https://ccdallas.org/need-help/food-services/mobile-community-pantries/
State of Texas Benefits for Healthcare, TANF, WIC, SNAP, Support Services
https://yourtexasbenefits.com/Learn/Home# (Español)
Scroll down to "State Benefit programs help people with little or no money who are in need"
Medications
Medications for Persons Without Insurance
https://svdpdallas.org/pharmacy/ (Español)
St Vincent de Paul Mini-Loan Program
Individuals who have taken out PayDay Loans or a Title Loan can find a better alternative to escalating debt and high interest rates with St Vincent de Paul’s Mini Loan Program.
Texas Workforce Commission – Unemployment Apply On-line, phone, or mail
https://www.twc.texas.gov/jobseekers/applying-unemployment-benefits#howToApply (Español | Tiếng Việt)
Childcare Resources
https://texaschildcaresolutions.org (Español | Tiếng Việt)
MCKINNEY AREA
Many individuals and families are suffering financial hardships and may not know where to turn when they are running low on food or need additional items like baby formula or diapers. With multiple food pantries in the McKinney community, One Heart McKinney strives to ensure individuals and families do not go to bed hungry. Agencies should be contacted directly for hours of operation or requirements to obtain food.