Mesquite Local Assistance Programs
This page lists local organizations in Mesquite, Texas that provide food, legal aid and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Texas page.
Legal aid
| Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas | Free civil legal aid |
|---|---|
| Website | legalaidtx.org |
| Legal Aid Line | 1-888-529-5277 |
| Dallas office | 214-748-1234, 1515 Main Street, Dallas, TX 75201 |
| Intake hours | Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Mesquite has no Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas office of its own. The Dallas office serves Dallas County, which includes Mesquite. Applicants must have a low income and a civil legal matter. Applications are accepted by phone and online.1
Food
| Sharing Life Community Outreach | Food pantry and emergency help |
|---|---|
| Website | sharing.life |
| Phone | 972-285-5819 |
| Address | 3795 W. Emporium Circle, Mesquite, TX 75150 |
| Hours | Food pantry Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for seniors age 60 and over; evening pantry Monday through Thursday 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM |
Sharing Life Community Outreach runs a food pantry in Mesquite for residents of Mesquite and nearby ZIP codes. Neighbors can shop every two weeks, with appointments and walk-ins accepted. The pantry moved to its larger home on West Emporium Circle; older listings still show the former address at 3544 E. Emporium Circle. The organization offers clothing, utility help, and education programs in addition to food.2
| Yellow House Food Pantry | Food pantry |
|---|---|
| Website | mesquitecofc.org |
| Phone | 972-329-6866 |
| Address | 217 Locust Street, Mesquite, TX 75149 |
| Hours | Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
The Yellow House is the food pantry ministry of Mesquite Church of Christ. It hands out food to families in Mesquite and nearby ZIP codes. Bring proof of address and a photo ID, and call during open hours to register. The pantry gets its food through Sharing Life Community Outreach and the North Texas Food Bank.3
Social services
| City of Mesquite Housing and Community Services | Housing help |
|---|---|
| Website | cityofmesquite.com |
| Phone | 972-216-6424 |
| Address | 1616 N. Galloway Avenue, Mesquite, TX 75149 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
The City of Mesquite Housing and Community Services office runs housing help for residents with low income, including down payment assistance of up to $10,000 for first-time homebuyers and repair help for homeowners. The waiting list for Housing Choice Vouchers is closed at present, with no reopening date set. Call to ask what help is open and what to bring.4
Footnotes
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Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, Dallas office, How to apply and Eligibility. ↩
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Sharing Life Community Outreach, Contact us and Food pantry. Older listings give the former address at 3544 E. Emporium Circle; the current address comes from the organization’s own contact page. ↩
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Mesquite Church of Christ, Benevolence / Yellow House Food Pantry. ↩
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City of Mesquite, Eligibility, Down Payment Assistance Program and Applying for Housing Assistance. Office hours come from public listings; the city pages give the address and phone without hours. ↩
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