Grand Prairie & Dallas County Resources

Community assistance programs serving Grand Prairie, Dallas, Irving, and Dallas County residents

Emergency Shelters & Housing

The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center

1818 Corsicana St, Dallas, TX 75201

Centralized homeless service center providing day shelter, nightly emergency shelter, showers, meals, healthcare, and case management.

Dallas Life Shelter

1100 Cadiz St, Dallas, TX 75215

Faith-based shelter for single men, women, and families. Offers emergency beds, meals, clothing, workforce training, and 10-month recovery program.

Austin Street Center

2929 Hickory St, Dallas, TX 75226

Emergency shelter for vulnerable homeless men (45+) and women (18+). Provides basic needs, mental health services, and housing-focused case management.

Family Gateway

711 S. St. Paul, Dallas, TX

Crisis shelter and housing programs for families with children experiencing homelessness. 24/7 crisis hotline available.

Food Pantries & Meal Programs

Grand Prairie United Charities

1417 Densman St, Grand Prairie, TX 75051

Emergency assistance for Grand Prairie residents. Food pantry, plus limited help with rent or utilities.

Crossroads Community Services

4500 S. Cockrell Hill Rd, Dallas, TX 75236

Large food distribution center in South Dallas. Free groceries including fresh produce and nutrition education.

North Dallas Shared Ministries

2875 Merrell Rd, Dallas, TX 75229

Food pantry, clothing, and free medical clinic for uninsured. Serves North Dallas ZIP codes.

White Rock Center of Hope

10021 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218

Food pantry, clothing closet, financial aid for rent/utilities. Serves East Dallas residents.

Irving Cares

440 S Nursery Rd, #101, Irving, TX 75060

Client-choice food pantry, financial assistance, and employment services for Irving residents.

Find More Food Pantries: Call 2-1-1 or visit North Texas Food Bank to locate pantries by ZIP code.

Affordable Medical & Mental Health Services

Parkland Health & Hospital System

5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX (Main Hospital)

Public hospital system with numerous community clinics offering low-cost care on sliding fee scale for uninsured residents.

Dallas County Health and Human Services

2377 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75207

County health department offering immunizations, STD testing, TB clinic, WIC nutrition program, and Medicaid/SNAP applications.

Agape Clinic

4104 Junius St, Dallas, TX 75246

Free and low-cost medical clinic at Grace United Methodist. Primary care, women's health, specialty referrals, dental extractions.

Mental Health Crisis: Call Metrocare 24/7 Crisis Hotline at 214-743-1215 or NTBHA Crisis at 1-866-260-8000

Senior Services (60+)

The Senior Source

3910 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75219

Comprehensive services for older adults: guardianship, caregiver support, senior employment (55+), long-term care ombudsman advocacy.

Dallas Area Agency on Aging

Funds and coordinates services for adults 60+: home-delivered meals, transportation, in-home care, caregiver respite, benefits counseling.

VNA Meals on Wheels

1420 W Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75247

Delivers hot nutritious meals to homebound seniors and disabled adults. Also offers hospice care and elder care management.

Additional Dallas County Resources

  • Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas: Job assistance, career counseling, training programs - 214-290-1000
  • Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas: Free civil legal assistance for housing, family law, benefits
  • Dallas County Emergency Housing: Short-term rental assistance - 214-819-1968
  • 2-1-1 Texas: Free hotline connecting residents with local services - Just dial 2-1-1