Sharing Life - Approved
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Sharing Life offers several programs to assist individuals which include: food pantry, personal goods, financial assistance, disaster relief and emergency weather sheltering, educational programs and training and medical supplies and equipment (as available). They have back to school and holiday events. Separate office in Balch Springs. The Mesquite office only serves the following zip codes for surrounding areas: 75030, 75032, 75043, 75087, 75088, 75089, 75126, 75149, 75150, 75181, 75182, 75218, 75227, 75228.
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Jaquita Price
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01-20-2021
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11-08-2023
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10-31-2024
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How To Contact
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Help-Desk
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Financial Empowerment Centger
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3795 W Emporium Cir
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Mesquite
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TX
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More Information
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10-31-2023
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10-23-2024
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free
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Sharing Life Demonstrating Compassion
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75150
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Helpful Links
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Detailed Information
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- The Balch Springs Residents need to visit Opal J Smith Food Pantry at 972-895-3117 at 2919 Balch Springs Rd. 75180.
Sharing life offers the following programs to assist clients in their service area:
1. Short-term and long-term disaster relief and assistance which can include: assistance finding housing, paying utilities, food supplies and pantry, and gift cards or vouchers for gas, meals and clothing. Proof of residency and identity are required as listed on URL. They also have some temporary shelter options during extreme weather with a program called WARM; call Kimberly Onofre at 972-779-0568.
2. Emergency financial assistance to assist with paying rent, utilities, and other essentials. Classes are offered to teach budgeting, tax preparation and financial planning.
3. Educational opportunities-partner with El Centro to provide training programs in Phlebotomy, Community Health worker and Patient Care Technology. GED testing center and employment assistance.
4. Unused medical equipment in partnership with Comfort keepers at no cost to clients but must be picked up during operating hours and as available.
5. Back-to-School and Holiday Events: providing backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, and clothing for back to school; and Thanksgiving baskets with food; and Christmas gifts for children.
6. Household essentials and non-food necessities: such as linens, kitchenware, furniture, clothing, toiletries, and cleaning supplies.
7. The food pantry is drive through and there are some pick up or possibly delivery options and they have some morning and evening opportunities. They offer Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9 am to 12:30 pm-by appointment; and no appointments are need on Tuesday and Thursdays 5pm to 7pm. Appointments can be scheduled online.
8. Holiday programs for Thanksgiving Food Baskets, A Christmas Faire-(2023 registration is full).
Application can be started online at their website. There is also an Epantry online where online shopping can be done and a time and date can be scheduled that works for the client. Also, food can be delivered within 10 miles of the pantry. Appointments are needed for Monday, Tuesday and Thursday pantries from 9 am to 3pm and there is a Senior Pantry on Friday 9 am to 12:30 pm. The evening pantry does not needs appointments and is on Tuesday and Thursday 5pm to 7pm.
Zip codes served: 75030, 75032, 75043, 75087, 75088, 75089, 75126, 75149, 75150, 75181, 75182, 75218, 75227, 75228, 75180, 75217, 75159, 75253.
There is a Balch Springs office called Opal J. Smith Food Pantry at 2919 Balch Springs Rd, 75180; open Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 9 am to noon only. The phone number is 972-895-3117.
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Eligibility Information
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- Balch Springs, TX
- Forney, TX
- Rockwall, TX
- Rowlett, TX
- Garland, TX
- Sunnyvale, TX
- Mesquite, TX
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