Plano Local Assistance Programs

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

Legal aid

Plano has no Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas office of its own. The McKinney office serves Collin County. Applicants must have a low income and a civil legal matter. Applications are accepted by phone and online. The office runs a free legal clinic in Plano at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 920 E. 14th Street, on the third Thursday of the month at 5:00 PM, walk-ins only. A separate eviction clinic runs every Thursday from 8:00 AM to noon at 920 E. Park Boulevard in Plano.¹

Food

Minnie’s drive-thru pantry serves anyone, with no income test. Bring a photo ID and a utility bill. Households can visit once a month. People without a car can walk up and visit every week. Minnie’s Boutique, a free store for qualifying families, sits next door at 651 18th Street.²

The North Texas Food Bank campus is in Plano. The food bank supplies partner food pantries across North Texas. 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 Assistance Center provides short-term rent and utility help to Collin County residents facing a financial crisis. Funding is limited and help is not guaranteed. The center does not accept walk-in appointments for rent help. Call during the third week of the month to ask about scheduling for the following month.⁴

Hope’s Door offers free and confidential services to survivors of domestic abuse, including emergency shelter, counseling, legal support, and advocacy. Its emergency shelters stay open around the clock, and shelter locations are kept confidential for safety. The Plano outreach office and resale store sit at the address above.⁵