Sharing Life - Approved

• 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), holiday food and gifts (opens the 1st Monday in October). They have a back to school event with basic needs and school supplies. 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.
• • Owner
    Chelsea Gignilliat
  • Created On
    01-20-2021
  • Updated On
    09-26-2024
  • Update Reminder
    09-24-2025

• How To Contact

  • Name
    Help-Desk
  • Phone
    (972) 285-5819
  • Fax
    N/A
  • Email
    info@sharing.life
  • Alt Name
    Financial Empowerment Center
  • Alt Phone
    (972) 445-7403
  • Alt Fax
    N/A
  • Alt Email
    N/A
  • Address
    3795 W Emporium Cir
  • City
    Mesquite
  • State
    TX

• More Information

  • Start Date
    09-23-2024
  • Expiration Date
    10-23-2025
  • Eligibility
    free
  • Fee
    N/A
  • Organization
    Sharing Life Demonstrating Compassion
  • Zip Code
    75150

• Helpful Links

  • Main Program URL
    https://sharing.life/fec/
  • Apply Online
    https://form.jotform.com/210044604802139

• Detailed Information

  • • • 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.

      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. Applications can be completed online.

      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. Pantry hours are Monday though Thursday 9 am to 3 pm and on Friday's its for Seniors 60 and over 9 am to noon. Evening Pantry is Tuesdays 5 pm to 7 pm. Appointments can be scheduled online every two weeks. They have diapers and formula and pet food available. They will deliver to those within 10 miles of the facility.

    • 8. Holiday programs for Thanksgiving Food Baskets, A Christmas Faire-(2023 registration is full). Also, they offer a back to school fair each year that offers school supplies and basic needs. They also offer a Christmas Faire where they can go to select a toy for their child for Christmas and even provide the gift wrapping and registration opens the first Monday in October.

    • 9. Clothing is available including shoes and coats if a client will schedule to shop by calling 972-285-5819 or online.

    • 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 3 pm 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.

• Eligibility Information

  • States
  • Counties
  • Cities
    • Balch Springs, TX
    • Forney, TX
    • Rockwall, TX
    • Rowlett, TX
    • Garland, TX
    • Sunnyvale, TX
    • Mesquite, TX
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