Grayson County food pantries.
Several food banks in Grayson County provide assistance to hundreds of families per month. The agencies to try include churches, charities, and even government offices as they all offer different services. Whether it is a free emergency box of food or applications to SNAP food stamps, all resources available in Grayson County will be explored with the applicant.
While not always possible, the centers will try to meet special dietary needs or provide other aid. This means that a senior citizen my be provided free food for their age, while children and even infants may access items such as baby formula. There are often holiday meals as well, at Easter, Thanksgiving, or even Christmas. The food pantries can be a place for people to turn to so they can free up their income for other bills.
Four Corners Food Pantry
Location - 15642 Hwy 160
Blue Ridge, Texas 75424
Call 972-752-5320
The center is open Monday mornings and the third Saturday of each month. Residents should call on the application process for free food or a box of groceries.
Karekeys Food Assistance
Main address - 209 S Heritage Pkwy
Sherman, TX 75092
Main phone – 903-771-2816
Lakeway Christian Resale Barn - Samaritan Program
518 W FM 120
Pottsboro, TX 75076
903-786-4331
There is a food pantry as well as clothing closet/thrift store. Clothing, furniture, household supplies and even free or low cost Christmas toys are available in Grayson County.
Leap Thrift Store
116 Collins St
Leonard, TX 75452
Call the food bank at 903-587-2288
The location is open Monday to Friday and one Saturday per month.
Salvation Army of Grayson County
5700 Texoma Pkwy
Sherman, Texas 75090
Telephone – 903-868-9602
Social services range from free food to home delivery of meals. Case managers can also help families apply for SNAP food stamps, provide vouchers for work clothing, or financial aid for bills. Other services include Adopt a Family at Christmas and shelter.
Share Ministries Food Bank
Main address - 820 E Houston St.
Sherman, TX 75090
Main phone – 903-893-7097
St. Luke's Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen
306 N Fannin St
Denison, TX 75020
903-465-2630
Hot meals are served to families in poverty, no questions asked. There are also boxes of food such as fruit, coffee, and canned goods in Grayson County.
Grand Central Station
110 S. Throckmorton
Sherman, Texas 75090
903-957-0264
The center is open until 1 pm each weekday.
Grayson Juvenile Alternatives
1602 E. Lamar St
Sherman, Texas 75090
903-893-4717
The focus is on feeding children, including during the summer when they do not have free school lunches or supplies.
Harmony Missionary Baptist
Main address - 2111 E. Tuck Street
Sherman, Texas 75090
Dial 903-209-7019
Key Care Mission
Address is 921 E. Houston
Sherman, TX 75090
903-892-9162
Masterkey Ministries of Grayson County
Address is 209 S Hwy 1417
Sherman, Texas 75092
Phone: 903-870-6014
In an emergency, a food pantry will feed the working poor and low income. Free groceries, hot meals, hygiene items such as soap, and related items are available.
For additional locations of food banks in Grayson, or places to turn to for assistance, dial 214.330.1396. There are other hunger prevention programs for people of all ages, including senior citizens and children.
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