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Allen Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Allen, Texas that provide food, legal aid and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Texas page.

Legal Aid of NorthWest TexasFree civil legal aid
Websitelegalaidtx.org
Legal Aid Line1-888-529-5277
McKinney office972-542-9405, 901 N. McDonald Street, Suite 702, McKinney, TX 75069
Intake hoursMonday through Friday 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

The McKinney office serves Collin County, which includes Allen, along with Fannin, Grayson, Hunt, and Rockwall counties. It offers free civil legal help to low-income residents on family law, housing, benefits, and other civil matters. It runs a walk-in evening clinic in Allen at First United Methodist Church, 601 S. Greenville Avenue, starting at 5:00 PM, with dates listed on the office page.1

Food

All Community Outreach Food PantryFree grocery pantry
Websiteacocares.org
Phone972-727-9131
Address801 E. Main Street, Suite C, Allen, TX 75002
HoursBy appointment only: Monday 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Tuesday 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Thursday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Friday 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

The pantry serves families in need across Collin County. Clients apply online and receive an email with instructions for scheduling an appointment to shop at the choice pantry once per month. Emergency food is available at the main office for immediate situations.2

Allen Ministerial Alliance Food PantryFree food pantry
Websiteallenfoodpantry.org
Phone214-644-2090
Address1515 N. Greenville Avenue, Allen, TX 75002
HoursTuesday, Friday, and Saturday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Monday and Thursday 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, closed Wednesday and Sunday

The pantry is run by volunteers from churches in Allen, Fairview, and Lucas, and serves residents of those three communities. New clients complete an application and bring a photo ID and proof of residence. The pantry sits behind St. Jude Catholic Church, in the parking lot on the southwest corner of the property.3

Social services

All Community OutreachRent, utility, and employment help
Websiteacocares.org
Phone972-727-9131
Address801 E. Main Street, Allen, TX 75002
HoursMonday, Wednesday through Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Tuesday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

All Community Outreach offers rental and utility assistance to Collin County residents who qualify, when funding is available, plus career coaching, resume help, and interview preparation. It runs holiday food and toy programs for Collin County families. Shelter assistance is not available; the organization points people who need emergency shelter to its local resources list.2

Sources & notes
Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, McKinney office. ↩

  2. All Community Outreach, Find Help. ↩ ↩2

  3. Allen Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry, Home page. ↩

  1. Amarillo Local Assistance Programs, Texas.
  2. Arlington Local Assistance Programs, Texas.
  3. Austin Local Assistance Programs, Texas.
  4. Beaumont Local Assistance Programs, Texas.
  5. Brownsville Local Assistance Programs, Texas.

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