Sharing Life - Approved

• Sharing Life offers several programs to assist individuals which include: food pantry, personal goods, financial assistance, disaster relief, educational programs and training and medical supplies and equipment (as available). They also have back to school and holidays events. They have a separate office in Balch Springs and 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
    Jaquita Price
  • Created On
    01-20-2021
  • Updated On
    11-29-2022
  • Update Reminder
    10-29-2023

• How To Contact

  • Name
    Help-Desk
  • Phone
    (972) 285-5819
  • Fax
    N/A
  • Email
    info@sharing.life
  • Alt Name
    Financial Empowerment Centger
  • Alt Phone
    (972) 445-7403
  • Alt Fax
    N/A
  • Alt Email
    N/A
  • Address
    3544 East Emporium Circle
  • City
    Mesquite
  • State
    TX

• More Information

  • Start Date
    11-29-2022
  • Expiration Date
    11-29-2023
  • Eligibility
    free
  • Fee
    N/A
  • Organization
    Sharing Life Demonstrating Compassion
  • Zip Code
    75150

• Helpful Links

  • Main Program URL
    https://sharing.life/fec/
  • Apply Online
    http://sharinglifeoutreach.org/become-a-client.htm
  • application
    https://form.jotform.com/210044604802139

• Detailed Information

  • • 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.

      2. 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.

    • 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.

• Eligibility Information

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