Student Support Units
- UNT Food Pantry
The UNT Food Pantry now has a permanent home at Crumley Hall. Students can get in through the back door by the loading dock or through the front.
Hours of the food pantry are:
Monday- Thursday 10am- 7pm
Fridays from 10am-5pm - CARE Team
UNT has created a network of professionals from across campus that are committed to a caring, confidential program of identification, intervention and response in order to provide our students with the greatest chance of success. - Counseling and Testing Services
CTS consists of two inter-related parts: The Counseling Center and Testing Services. We exist to serve the students and community of UNT in support of the mission of the University. Through our Counseling Center services, we strive to support the academic success and general well-being of UNT students through professional counseling, career counseling, consultation, mental-health screenings, educational programs and self-help resources as well as a referral services. - Speak Out UNTA comprehensive list of Student Support Offices and Units at UNT.
Denton Community Food Resources
Denton Community Food Center
Location: 306 N. Loop 288, Suite 400 Denton 76209
Contact Information: 940-382-0807
Hours: Monday-Friday 1-3 pm
Details: Food pantry, Drive-Thru distribution model at this time, may receive food once per month.
Vision Ministries Food Pantry
Location: 626 Wainwright St. Denton, TX 76201
Contact Information: 940-297-6860
Hours: Monday and Thursday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Denton Freedom House Food Pantry
Location: 1123 Fort Worth Dr, Denton, TX 76205
Contact Information: 940-808-1016
Hours: Monday-Friday 1PM - 4 PM
The Junction
Location: 300 West Oak Street Denton, Texas 76201
Contact Information: 940-566-1308
Hours: Monday-Saturday 9am-12:45pm
Details: The community soup kitchen serves lunch Monday through Saturday from 9am-12:45pm
Our Daily Bread
Location: 300 West Oak St. Denton, Texas 76201
Contact Information: 940-566-1308
Hours: Monday - Saturday 8:00 AM-1:30 PM / Serving hours 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Singing Oaks Church of Christ Benevolence Ministry
Location: 101 Cardinal Drive Denton, TX 76209
Contact Information: 940-387-4355
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 3 PM - 5 PM
Denton Wesley Foundation
Location: 1501 Maple Street Denton, TX 76203
Contact Information: 940-382-3813
Hours: Pick up Friday: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Details: Order Must Place Orders in Adv. Order Between: Tuesday - Thursday Noon
Asbury United Methodist Church
Location: 117 Hercules Lane Denton, Texas
Contact Information: 940-387-6487
Hours: Monday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Denton Pet Food Assistance
Contact Information: 940-349-7594
Details: Emergency Pet Food Pantry
Salvation Army
Location: 1508 E. McKinney St. Denton TX
Contact Information: 940-566-3800
Hours:
- KARE Kitchen Breakfast: 6:00am- 6:30am and Dinner: 6:30pm- 7:00pm
- Food Pantry: Wednesday/Friday - 1:00pm -3:45pm
- Emergency Night Shelter: The shelter opens at 5:00 p.m. and new intakes are registered on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Collin County Resources
Community Food Pantry
Location: 307 Smith St, McKinney, TX 75069
Contact Information: 972-547-4404
Hours: Open Monday – Friday, 1pm – 3pm
Details: Provides food to families who are in crisis.
Assistance Center of Collin County
Location: 900 18th St, Plano, TX 75074
Contact Information: 972-422-1125
Details: Through many programs, this organization provides short-term financial assistance, homeless support services and other programs to individuals and families in crisis.
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas
Location: 1800 N Lamar St, Dallas TX 75202
Contact Information: 214-978-0000
Details: A non-profit organization that is partnered with various programs to provide resources for adults, children, adolescents, and all parts of the community. Services may include education prep, healthcare, and employment assistance.
The Storehouse of Collin County
Location: 1401 Mira Vista Blvd, Plano, TX 75093
Contact Information: 469-385-1813
Hours: Open Thursdays 3:30pm – 6pm and Saturdays 8:30am – 11am
Details: Provides food, clothing through Joseph’s coat, hygiene items through the Plus One program, and assistance in accessing available county social services. Requirements – serves families who reside in their service area, must present a photo ID, proof of residency, and visits are once a month.
City House
Location: 830 Central Pkwy E Suite #350, Plano, TX 75074
Contact Information: 972-424-4626
Details: Assists youth ages newborn to 21 years old through shelter and transitional living programs by providing residential care for up to 18 months, basic needs, job searches, counseling, and more.
Frisco Family Services
Location: 8780 3rd St, Frisco, TX 7503
Contact Information: 972-335-9495
Details: Provides food distribution, adult education for life skills classes, financial assistance, and additional support programs. Requires a government ID, photo ID, copy of current lease or mortgage, copy of all household bills, proof of all income including benefits, and documentation of crisis – bills, medical, etc.
The Samaritan Inn
Location: 1514 N McDonald St, McKinney, TX 75071
Contact Information: 972-542-5302
Details: Provides shelter and separate living areas for men, women, and families. Provides a dining room, playroom, computer lab, classrooms, a chapel, playground - fully equipped, and a kennel for resident’s dogs. Also provides 3 meals daily, personal hygiene products, free laundry, haircuts, OTC medications, vouchers for items and transportation services. Residents also attend classes and meet with their caseworker 1 on 1.
Mesquite Food Pantry Resources
Mesquite Church of Christ Food Pantry Yellow House
Location: 217 South Locust St. Mesquite, Tx 57149
Contact Information: (972) 329-6866
Hours: Open Tues./Wed./Thurs. 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Opal J. Smith Food Pantry
Location: 2919 Balch Springs Road Springs, Texas 75180
Contact Information: (972) 895-3117
Hours: Open Wed./Thurs. 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Mesquite SDA Community Services
Location: 300 Paza Drive Mesquite, TX 75149
Contact Information: (972) 288-0848
Hours: Open Tue. 6:00PM - 9:00PM
East Dallas Cooperative Parish
Location: 3402 North Buckner Blvd. #302 Dallas, Texas, 75206
Contact Information: (214) 821-6380
Hours: Open Mon./Thurs. 9:30AM - 11:30AM, 1st Sat. of Every Month: 9:00AM - 11:00AM (Asian Food Pantry)
Saint Michael The Archangel Catholic Church
Location: 950 Trails Pkwy Garland, Texas, 75043
Contact Information: (972) 279-6581
Hours: Open Mon./Sat. 9:00AM - 11:30AM
Newman Park Christian
Location: 7922 Fairport Road Dallas, Texas, 75217
Contact Information: (214) 398-1591
Hours: Open Mon./Fri. 1:00PM - 2:30PM
White Rock Center of Hope
Location: 1002 A Garland Road Dallas, Texas, 75218
Contact Information: (214) 324-8996
Hours: Open Mon. - Fri. 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Pathway of Grace
Location: 5100 A Gus Thomasson Road Mesquite, Texas, 75150
Contact Information: (830) 308-7284
Hours: Open Wed. 5:00PM - 7:00PM
Highland Oaks Church of Christ
Location: 10805 Kingsley Road Dallas, Texas 75238
Contact Information: (214) 342-6040
Hours: Open Mon./Thurs. 12:00PM - 4:00PM
Sharing Life Community Outreach
Location: 3544 E. Emporium Circle Mesquite, Tx 75150
Contact Information: (972) 285-5819
Hours: Open Tues./Fri. 9:00AM - 11:00AM And 2:00PM - 4:00PM, Wed. 9:00AM - 11:00AM, Thurs. 9:00AM - 11:00AM and 5:00PM - 7:00PM
Mesquite Social Services
Location: 1035 Military Pkwy Mesquite, Texas, 75149
Contact Information: (972) 285-3000
Hours: Open Mon./Tues./Thurs./Fri. 9:00AM - 1:00PM