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