Economic Notes
There are many financial options available fore refugees. Read below to learn more.Financial Aid for Refugees
Click here to learn about the various options for Financial Aid for Refugees
Food Programs
The following benefits are administered through the State of Texas's Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). For additional information, please visit the HHSC website at: www.hhsc.state.tx.us
Food Stamps
•Click here to apply for Food Stamps
Grant is approximately $120 per individual based on income, ages and family demographics. There are no actual "food stamps" given, the funds are transferred electronically onto an EBT card on a monthly basis.
• Clients typically receive an initial certification for a period ranging between three and six months. When initial eligibility expires, clients will need to reapply. Continuing eligibility is based on income.
• Benefits are transferred to the client on a monthly basis. It is important that clients budget accordingly to ensure they will have funds available until their next monthly allotment is registered on the card. If all funds are expended earlier, there is nothing that can be done to "speed up" the next monthly allotment.
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program
Administered through the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the Department of Agriculture. For additional information, please visit the FNS website
• WIC provides nutritious foods, nutrition counseling, and referrals to health and other social services to participants at no charge. Pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5 are eligible. They must meet income guidelines, a State residency requirement, and be individually determined to be at "nutrition risk" by a health professional.
Other Food Providers
Catholic Charities
214-553-9909
Jewish Family Service
972-437-9950 serves all peoples of faith.
Clothing Programs |
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St. Matthews Episcopal Thrift
Located on 4800 Ross Ave. (across from Fiesta mart)
Provides clothing and household items an low cost ($.25/pants, etc)
Open every other Saturday call ahead for dates (214.823.8134) |
YWCA of Metropolitan Dallas
Career and casual wear, men, women, children
4621 Ross Ave.
214-827-0881 |
The Rack (E. Dallas Cooperative Parish ministry)
Agape Memorial United Methodist church
2406 N.Garrett Ave.
214-823-1464 |
White Rock Center of Hope Ministry
10021 Garland Road
214-324-8996 |
St Matthews Episcopal Church (open two Saturdays a month)
5100 RossAve.
214-826-5671 |
Care Center Ministries
5433 East Grand Ave.
214-887-0483 |
Goodwill Industries
1606 Greenville Ave.
214-824-4351 |
Dot's Closet
5812 Live Oak Street
214-826-4099 |
J&J Liquidation
4907 Ross Ave.
214-351-0363 |
Ladies of Charity
2710 Samuell Blvd.
214-821-5775 |
Garland Road Thrift Store
30030 Garland Rd.
214-324-1010 |
Pennies for Heaven
1605 N.Haskel Ave.
214.823.5851 |
Shopping
Thrift Shop located at the shopping complex where the carnival store is that many of the refugee families use to buy an assortment of things, mainly clothing but some luggage and cultural items as well.
Catholic Charities
Has a thrift shop at their Kingsley and Audelia store, furniture is available as well. Items may be dropped off at this site as well in the form of a donation. |
