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Carrollton Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Carrollton, 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
Dallas office214-748-1234, 1515 Main Street, Dallas, TX 75201
Intake hoursMonday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Carrollton has no Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas office of its own. The Dallas office serves Dallas County, which includes most of Carrollton. Applicants must have a low income and a civil legal matter. Applications are accepted by phone and online.1

Food

Metrocrest ServicesFood pantry
Websitemetrocrestservices.org
Phone972-446-2100
Address1145 N. Josey Lane, Carrollton, TX 75006
HoursMonday through Friday 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Metrocrest Services runs the food pantry in Carrollton. Neighbors shop for pantry staples, fresh produce, milk, meat, bread, hygiene items, and cleaning supplies. The pantry serves Carrollton, Addison, Farmers Branch, Coppell, and Dallas in the 75287 ZIP code. Metrocrest is a North Texas Food Bank partner, and about 90 percent of the food in its market comes from the food bank. Apply online for a scheduled pantry appointment.2

North Texas Food BankFood bank
Websitentfb.org
Phone214-330-1396
Address3677 Mapleshade Lane, Plano, TX 75075
HoursMonday through Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Saturday 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

The North Texas Food Bank campus is in Plano. The food bank supplies partner food pantries across North Texas, including the Metrocrest pantry in Carrollton. Its website has an agency finder that lists food pantries near an address. For SNAP and benefits help, call 214-269-0906.3

Social services

The Storehouse Community CenterFood, clothing, and neighbor care
Websitethestorehousecc.org
Phone469-385-1813
Address2855 Trinity Square Drive, Carrollton, TX 75006
HoursCall for current hours

The Storehouse Community Center has a second campus in Carrollton, the Christiansen Family Campus. Its Joseph’s Coat clothing closet sits at the Carrollton campus, and its Project Hope program offers case management and resource referrals. The Seven Loaves food pantry and The Academy classes remain at the Plano campus. Call the number above to ask what is available at the Carrollton campus.4

The Friendship HouseFood, clothing, and household items
Websitefirstfields.org
Phone972-512-3838
Address3733 N. Josey Lane, Suite 103, Carrollton, TX 75007
HoursTuesday 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM; Wednesday and Thursday 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM. Call for an appointment

The Friendship House serves neighbors facing economic insecurity with food, clothing, and small household items. It is a ministry of First Baptist Church at The Fields in Carrollton. Call for an appointment before visiting.5

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

Footnotes

  1. Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, Dallas office, How to apply and Eligibility. ↩

  2. Metrocrest Services, Food pantry and Who we are; North Texas Food Bank, Metrocrest Services. ↩

  3. North Texas Food Bank, Home page and Find a food pantry. ↩

  4. The Storehouse Community Center, Home page and Volunteer FAQs. ↩

  5. The Friendship House, The Friendship House. ↩

  1. College Station Local Assistance Programs, Texas.
  2. Conroe Local Assistance Programs, Texas.
  3. Corpus Christi Local Assistance Programs, Texas.
  4. Dallas Local Assistance Programs, Texas.
  5. Denton Local Assistance Programs, Texas.

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