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Richardson Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Richardson, 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

Richardson has no Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas office of its own. The Dallas office serves Dallas County, which includes most of Richardson. Applicants must have a low income and a civil legal matter. Applications are accepted by phone and online. Richardson residents in Collin County can contact the McKinney office at 972-542-9405, 901 N. McDonald Street, Suite 702, McKinney, TX 75069.1

Food

Network of Community MinistriesFood pantry and basic needs help
Websitethenetwork.org
Phone972-234-8880
Address1500 International Parkway, Suite 300, Richardson, TX 75081
HoursMonday through Wednesday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Thursday 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Network serves residents of the 14 ZIP codes in the Richardson Independent School District area. Its Community Market works by appointment, and first-time visitors need proof of address and income documents. Help is for households at or below 185 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. Network also offers clothing, utility help on a case-by-case basis, and mental health care at no cost. It is not offering rental help at present.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 has no pantry of its own in Richardson. Its Perot Family Campus sits in nearby 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 Counseling PlaceAffordable counseling and victim assistance
Websitecounselingplace.org
Phone469-283-0242
Victims’ assistance469-283-0343
Address375 Municipal Drive, Suite 236, Richardson, TX 75080
HoursMonday through Thursday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday closed to the public, on-site visits by appointment

The Counseling Place provides affordable professional counseling in Richardson, in person and by telehealth, in English, Spanish, and Urdu. People who live, study, or work in Richardson can receive services regardless of ability to pay. Victims of crime can receive free services, and the center partners with the Richardson Police Department on victim advocacy.4

Hope’s Door New Beginning CenterFree help for survivors of domestic abuse
Websitehdnbc.org
Office972-422-2911
24-hour hotline972-276-0057
Plano outreach2109 W. Parker Road, Suite 224, Plano, TX 75023
Outreach store hoursMonday through Saturday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Sunday 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

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

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. Network of Community Ministries, Get help. Hours are as listed in The Stewpot’s verified DFW food pantry list, DFW Food Pantries. ↩

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

  4. The Counseling Place, Home page and Contact us. ↩

  5. Hope’s Door New Beginning Center, Contact us and Shelter. ↩

  1. Round Rock Local Assistance Programs, Texas.
  2. San Angelo Local Assistance Programs, Texas.
  3. San Antonio Local Assistance Programs, Texas.
  4. Sugar Land Local Assistance Programs, Texas.
  5. Temple Local Assistance Programs, Texas.

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