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Denton County, Texas

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73 places

    Some safety programs do not share an address, so they are not on the map. They are listed under Safety below.

    Food pantries and meals47

    Denton

    Asbury Relief Ministry

    Food pantry, a Tarrant Area Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Monday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
    Address
    117 Hercules Ln, Denton, TX 76207

    Call first. Hours come from the North Texas Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Denton

    Friendship Church Mobile Market

    Food pantry, a Tarrant Area Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Wednesday and Thursday, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Food pantry: 3rd Saturday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    3813 W University Dr, Denton, TX 76207

    Call first. Hours come from the North Texas Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Denton

    Lifegate Church

    Food pantry, a Tarrant Area Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Tuesday, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM (last week of the month only)
    Address
    3350 Deerwood Parkway, Denton, TX 76208

    Call first. Hours come from the North Texas Food Bank map, and some days vary. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Lewisville

    CCA Denton

    Food pantry, a Tarrant Area Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Food pantry: Monday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Address
    200 S Mill St, Lewisville, TX 75057

    Call first. Hours come from the North Texas Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Carrollton

    Foundation Communities

    Food pantry, a Tarrant Area Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Wednesday and Friday, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
    Address
    1810 E Peters Colony Rd., Carrollton, TX 75007

    Call first. Hours come from the North Texas Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Carrollton

    The Friendship House

    Food pantry, a Tarrant Area Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Tuesday, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
    Address
    3733 N Josey Ln, Ste 103, Carrollton, TX 75007

    Call first. Hours come from the North Texas Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Little Elm

    Lovepacs

    Food pantry, a Tarrant Area Food Bank partner. https://bit.ly/LovepacsMarket_Signup Sign up for an appointment.

    Hours
    Monday, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Tuesday, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Friday, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Address
    520 Lobo Lane, Little Elm, TX 75068

    Call first. Hours come from the North Texas Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Ponder

    Ponder Global Methodist Church

    Food pantry, Senior Box (60 and older, income limits apply), a Tarrant Area Food Bank partner. https://squaremeals.org/Portals/8/FND%20Forms/Program%20Forms/H1640%202025.pdf?ver=7z4V23wMibRqM0YMd_Bwyg%3d%3d.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Saturday, 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. Senior Box (60 and older, income limits apply): Friday, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Saturday, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    104 Remington Park Ln, Ponder, TX 76259

    Call first. Hours come from the North Texas Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Dallas

    Open Harvest Pantry

    Food pantry, a Tarrant Area Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (last week of the month only)
    Address
    211 N Hook St. Lake, Dallas, TX 75065

    Call first. Hours come from the North Texas Food Bank map, and some days vary. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Krum

    Krum Mobile Market

    Food pantry, a Tarrant Area Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Thursday, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    Address
    5301 Masch Branch Rd, Krum, TX 76249

    Call first. Hours come from the North Texas Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Lake Dallas

    Lake Cities Community Food Pantry

    Food pantry, a Tarrant Area Food Bank partner. Serves Corinth, Hickory Creek, Lake Dallas, Shady Shores.

    Hours
    Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Saturday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    Lake Cities United Methodist Church 300 E. Hundley Dr, Lake Dallas, TX 75065

    Call first. Hours come from the North Texas Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Pilot Point

    Shepherds Storehouse

    Food pantry, a Tarrant Area Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    1189 South Hwy 377, Pilot Point, TX 76258

    Call first. Hours come from the North Texas Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Denton

    Denton Veteran's Services

    Food pantry, a Tarrant Area Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1505 E. McKinney St #151, Denton, TX 76209

    Call first. Hours come from the North Texas Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Denton

    Denton Wesley Foundation

    Food pantry, a Tarrant Area Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1155 Union Circle Box 311585, Denton, TX 76203

    Call first. Hours come from the North Texas Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Denton

    Freedom Food Pantry

    Food pantry, a Tarrant Area Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1720 W University dr STE 101, Denton, TX 76201

    Call first. Hours come from the North Texas Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Lewisville

    Heart of the City

    Food pantry, a Tarrant Area Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    2021 N. Mill St., Lewisville, TX 75057

    Call first. Hours come from the North Texas Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Lewisville

    Serve Lewisville

    Food pantry, a Tarrant Area Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1001 South Edmunds Lane, Lewisville, TX 75067

    Call first. Hours come from the North Texas Food Bank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

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    Denton

    Denton Housing Authority

    Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1225 Wilson St, Denton, TX 76205

    Call first. Office hours are not published. Call to ask about openings and the waiting list.

    Health and dental11

    Denton

    HSNT Denton Medical Center 4304

    Community health center run by Health Services of North Texas INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    4304 Mesa Dr, Denton, TX 76207

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Denton

    HSNT Denton Medical Center 4308

    Community health center run by Health Services of North Texas INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    4308 Mesa Dr, Denton, TX 76207

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Denton

    HSNT Denton South Center

    Community health center run by Health Services of North Texas INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    3537 S Interstate 35 E STE 210, Denton, TX 76210

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Denton

    HSNT Serve Denton Center

    Community health center run by Health Services of North Texas INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    306 N Loop 288, Suite 200, Denton, TX 76209

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Lewisville

    Healthy Family Services of Texas

    Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    500 W Main St, Lewisville, TX 75057

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Frisco

    Healing Hands Ministries Women's Health Center

    Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1911 FM 423, Frisco, TX 75033

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Carrollton

    Woven Health Clinic, Carrollton

    Free or charitable clinic for people without insurance or with low income. Call to ask who qualifies and how to get an appointment.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    4325 North Josey Lane, Suite 111, Carrollton, TX 75010

    Call first. Hours are not listed in the directory. Call first.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics directory.Suggest an update
    Lewisville

    TruCare Clinic, Lewisville

    Free or charitable clinic for people without insurance or with low income. Call to ask who qualifies and how to get an appointment.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    2150 State Highway 121, Lewisville, TX 75067

    Call first. Hours are not listed in the directory. Call first.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics directory.Suggest an update
    Lewisville

    PediPlace

    Free or charitable clinic for people without insurance or with low income. Call to ask who qualifies and how to get an appointment.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    502 South Old Orchard Lane, Suite 126, Lewisville, TX 75067

    Call first. Hours are not listed in the directory. Call first.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics directory.Suggest an update
    Denton

    First Refuge Medical Clinic

    Free or charitable clinic for people without insurance or with low income. Call to ask who qualifies and how to get an appointment.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1701 Broadway Street, Denton, TX 76201

    Call first. Hours are not listed in the directory. Call first.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics directory.Suggest an update
    Denton

    TruCare Clinic, Denton

    Free or charitable clinic for people without insurance or with low income. Call to ask who qualifies and how to get an appointment.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    35 Rolling Hills Circle, Denton, TX 76205

    Call first. Hours are not listed in the directory. Call first.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics directory.Suggest an update

    Recovery and mental health help2

    Statewide

    988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

    Call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counselor any time, for a mental health crisis, thoughts of suicide or a substance use crisis. It is free and confidential. Veterans can press 1.

    Hours
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    Veterans services3

    Statewide

    Texas Veterans Commission

    The state agency for veterans, with VA-accredited claims counselors, job help for veterans, education approvals, and grants to local veteran groups. Henderson County is in its Tyler and Longview area, but we could not read its office list, so call to ask who to see and how to book.

    Hours
    Please call for hours

    Call first. The agency's own website blocked our check, so the phone number comes from VA and the state veterans portal. Please call to confirm.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: VA accreditation list and the Texas Veterans Network.Suggest an update
    Statewide

    Veterans Crisis Line

    Dial 988, then press 1. Or text 838255, or chat at veteranscrisisline.net. Free and confidential. You do not need to be enrolled in VA health care.

    Hours
    Open 24 hours a day, every day
    Statewide

    VA national phone lines

    VA benefits: 800-827-1000. VA health benefits: 877-222-8387. Homeless veterans, open 24 hours: 877-424-3838. MyVA411, the main VA line, open 24 hours: 800-698-2411.

    Hours
    Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern

    Safety and crisis help1

    Statewide

    National Domestic Violence Hotline

    Free, confidential help for anyone hurt or threatened by a partner or family member: safety planning, shelter referrals and someone to talk to. Call 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat at TheHotline.org. In an emergency, call 911.

    Hours
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    Family, kids and jobs3

    Government offices4

    Denton

    Texas HHS Benefits Office, Denton

    State office for SNAP food benefits (food stamps), Medicaid and TANF cash help for families. Apply, turn in papers or ask about your case here, or apply online at YourTexasBenefits.com.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    3612 E Mckinney St, Denton, TX 76209

    Call first. Office hours are not listed on the state office finder. Call first, or apply online any time.

    Denton

    Child Support Office (Texas Attorney General), Denton

    State child support office run by the Texas Attorney General. It helps parents open a child support case, establish paternity, and set up, change or enforce a support order. For questions about a case, call 800-252-8014, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1808 Cornell Ln Ste 150, Denton, TX 76201

    Call first. The state office list does not show hours or a local phone number. Call the child support line first.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Texas Attorney General child support office list.Suggest an update
    Statewide

    Texas Abuse Hotline (report child abuse or neglect)

    Report abuse, neglect or exploitation of a child, an older adult or a person with a disability to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, which runs Child Protective Services (CPS). Call any time, or report online at TxAbuseHotline.org. In an emergency, call 911.

    Hours
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week
    Statewide

    Texas Child Support (Attorney General)

    The state child support line, run by the Texas Attorney General. Ask about a case, payments or how to apply for child support services. Automated payment and case information is available any time, and you can also manage a case online at childsupport.oag.texas.gov.

    Hours
    Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Texas Attorney General child support FAQ.Suggest an update

    How HelpByState works

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    1. 1

      Matched to the source

      A listing goes up only after its phone and its address or hours match the organization's own page, or an official list.

    2. 2

      Dated on every card

      Each card shows the day we checked it. If sources disagree, we say call first instead of guessing.

    3. 3

      Fixed by the community

      See something wrong, or know a place we missed? Send it in. Nothing changes until we have checked it.

    Questions people ask

    Where can I get free food in Denton County, Texas?

    We have confirmed 47 places that can help in Denton County: Asbury Relief Ministry in Denton (Monday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM), (940) 387-6487, call first; Friendship Church Mobile Market in Denton (Food pantry: Wednesday and Thursday, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Food pantry: 3rd Saturday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM), (972) 898-8961, call first; Lifegate Church in Denton (Food pantry: Tuesday, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM last week of the month only), (940) 382-8500, call first. 44 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get housing help in Denton County, Texas?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Denton County: Denton Housing Authority, (940) 383-3039. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Denton County, Texas?

    We have confirmed 11 places that can help in Denton County: HSNT Denton Medical Center 4304, (940) 381-1501, call first; HSNT Denton Medical Center 4308, (940) 381-1501, call first; HSNT Denton South Center, (940) 381-2313, call first. 8 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Denton County, Texas?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Denton County: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Denton County, Texas?

    We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Denton County: Texas Veterans Commission, (800) 252-8387, call first; Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.

    Where can I get free legal help in Denton County, Texas?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Denton County: Legal Hotline for Texans (Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 800-622-2520 and choose option 3), (800) 622-2520. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help with WIC, jobs or parenting in Denton County, Texas?

    We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Denton County: Texas WIC, Denton Clinic (Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM), (940) 349-2930; Texas WIC, Lewisville Clinic (Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM), (940) 349-2930; Texas WIC, Carrollton Clinic (Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM), (940) 349-2930. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Is HelpByState free to use?

    Yes. There is nothing to sign up for and nothing to pay. Every listing is free, and so is adding or correcting one.

    Why do some listings say call first?

    Church and community pantries often change days, move, or close for a holiday. When the sources we checked disagree, or an organization does not publish its hours, we say so instead of guessing. A quick call saves a trip.

    I run a pantry or a program. How do I get listed or fix our hours?

    Use the Add a listing or Suggest an update form. We confirm it against your own page or contact you, then change the listing. It is free.

    Is this the same as 2-1-1?

    No. 2-1-1 is a statewide phone line and database run by the state network. HelpByState is an independent, county-by-county directory that shows the date each listing was checked. If you want to talk to a person, dial 2-1-1.

    Where do the hours and phone numbers come from?

    From each organization's own website or page, official sources such as housing authority and WIC clinic lists, and the public Find Food map of the North Texas Food Bank. We list the source on every card.

    Something missing, or out of date?

    If you run a pantry or program, or you saw a listing that is wrong, tell us. We check every message against the organization's own page before anything changes.