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Homeless Crisis Helpline
Housing Forward helps with shelter and housing placement.
2-1-1 Texas
Rent and utility help, clothing, housing, transit, medical and legal help.
Call 2-1-1 or visit 211texas.org
Not sure where to start? Ask any GLOWS volunteer, or call 972-495-6476.
Food
| Who | What and when | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritans of Garland (Good Sam) | To-go food bag, Monday–Friday 9 AM–1 PM (once per week) | 3319 Edgewood Dr. |
| First Presbyterian Church | Sack lunch, Monday–Friday 11 AM–1 PM Breakfast, Saturday 8–10 AM | 930 W. Ave. B |
| Friendship House (First Baptist Garland) | To-go food, Monday–Friday 9 AM–12 PM | 620 W. Ave. B |
| Good Shepherd Catholic Church (St. Vincent de Paul) | To-go food, Friday 9–11:30 AM | 1304 Main St. |
| Metro Relief | Mobile outreach; call for where they’ll be | 214-705-3555 |
| New Liberty Baptist Church (Table 25) | Lunch and dinner, Tuesday 1–7 PM Bus pickup at the downtown Garland DART station, 5 PM | 409 Candlewood Ln. |
| Salvation Army & GLOWS | Sunday lunch 12–1 PM Wednesday dinner 6–7 PM | 451 W. Ave. D |
| The Foundry | Dinner, 3rd Monday of the month, 5:30 PM | 525 W. Ave. A |
Shelter and housing
| Who | When | How to reach them |
|---|---|---|
| Homeless Crisis Helpline (Housing Forward) | Phone | 888-411-6802 |
| Our Calling (download their app) | Monday–Friday 7 AM–3 PM Saturday 8 AM–12 PM | 214-444-8796 1702 S. Cesar Chavez Blvd., Dallas |
| Metro Relief | Mobile, by appointment | 214-705-3555 (leave a message) |
| GLOWS Warming Station | Winter nights when the wind chill is 32°F or less with a 20% chance of precipitation, or 28°F or less. Tonight’s status | 451 W. Ave. D (Salvation Army) 972-495-6476 |
| GLOWS Cooling Station | Summer weekdays 1–5 PM when the heat index reaches 100°F | 451 W. Ave. D (Salvation Army) |
Showers, hygiene and laundry
| Who | What and when | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Streetside Showers with Table 25 at New Liberty Baptist Church | Showers, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 1–6:30 PM | 409 Candlewood Ln. |
| New Liberty Baptist Church (Table 25) | Hygiene items, Tuesday 1–7 PM | 409 Candlewood Ln. |
| Salvation Army & GLOWS | Hygiene items when available, at Sunday lunch 12–1 PM and Wednesday dinner 6–7 PM | 451 W. Ave. D |
| Loads of Love | Free laundry, 3rd Thursday of the month, 6:30–8 PM | 5211 Rowlett Rd. |
Streetside Showers in nearby cities
| City | When | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Plano | Tuesdays 10 AM–1:30 PM | 1947 K Ave. (Hope Restored Missions) |
| Plano | Saturdays 9 AM–1 PM | 900 18th St. (Assistance Center of Collin County) |
| Dallas, Oak Cliff | 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 10 AM–1:30 PM | 927 W. 10th St. (Tyler Street Church) |
| Greenville | 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 10 AM–1:30 PM | 1914 Joe Ramsey Blvd. E. (Authentic Life Fellowship Church) |
| Dallas, Downtown | 2nd and 4th Thursdays 10 AM–1:30 PM | 1610 S. Malcolm X Blvd. (The Stewpot) |
| Carrollton | Fridays 10 AM–1:30 PM | 1700 S. Josey Ln. (North Dallas Family Church) |
| Irving | Fridays 10 AM–1:30 PM | 2700 Finley Rd. (Bear Creek Community Church) |
| McKinney | Saturdays 9 AM–1 PM | 2000 W. White Ave. (First Presbyterian Church) |
Clothing
| Who | When | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Friendship House (First Baptist Garland), walk-in | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9 AM–2:30 PM Wednesday 9 AM–12 PM | 620 W. Ave. B |
| New Liberty Baptist Church (Table 25) | Tuesday 1–7 PM | 409 Candlewood Ln. |
Medical care
| Who | When | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Parkland Garland Adult Care Clinic Walk-ins welcome, no appointment needed | Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM Saturday 8 AM–4 PM | 802 Hopkins St., Garland TX 75040 214-266-0700 |
Hours change. Please call ahead when you can.