Denton County Resources
Enhanced Services During COVID-19
Many local agencies, businesses, and non-profits are providing extra support through the COVID-19 pandemic.
First RefugeA drive-up food pantry, medical clinics and other services are being offered by First Refuge during COVID-19.
First Refuge 1701 Broadway St, Denton, TX 76201 940-484-4384 First Refuge website |
Salvation ArmyThe Salvation Army in response to COVID-19:
Salvation Army Denton - Social Services & Shelter 1508 East McKinney St. Denton,TX 76209 940-566-3800 SalArmyDenton@uss.salvationarmy.org Denton website |
Christian Community Action
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- COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund - Call: 1-866-211-9966. Provide your zip code to get a list of local agencies that are providing assistance with rent, utilities, and food.
- COVID-19 Eviction Laws - Texas state laws regarding eviction during COVID-19 and forms to assist tenants.
- COVID-19 Fraud - Important information from the Office of the Inspector General about how to avoid fraud/scams during COVID-19. Also has information on how you can report suspected fraud.
- COVID-19 Testing - Health Services of North Texas has a walk-in COVID testing site at 4304 Mesa Drive, Denton, TX, 76207. Testing occurs Monday-Friday from 1:00-3:30 p.m. The test is NOT the rapid test and results may take up to 7 days. For more information call: 940-381-1501
- COVID-19 Vaccine - Denton County Health Department will be offering vaccines as they become available. Click for information and online vaccine registration as it becomes available. COVID19 HOTLINE: 940-349-2585.
- Denton (City of Denton) COVID 19 Resources - An updated list of resources in the City of Denton to provide help with housing (evictions and finding housing), utilities, childcare, food and family services during COVID 19.
- Denton County COVID Relief and Recovery Fund - Call 940-566-2688 for a list of Denton County nonprofits offering rental, utility, or mortgage assistance. Eligibility requirements may apply.
- Federal Government's Response to COVID-19 - Factual information published by the U.S. government about what each department is doing to help. Also see the Coronavirus website for an online screening tool if you are having symptoms.
- Health & Human Services COVID-19 Resources - Links to HHS programs, testing sites, telehealth options, social distancing guidelines, and more.
- Hope Center - Cross Timbers Community Church: Benevolence Request for Assistance - May provide assistance with rent, mortgage or utilities for community members. Click on the Benevolence link to determine eligibility and complete an online application.
- Loreto House Guide to Social Services (Denton area) - Click link to view printable file.
- UPLIFT Monthly Food and Diaper Distribution - The next monthly distribution will take place on Saturday, February 6, 2021 from 10 to 11:00 am at Lantana Community Church, 2200 E. Jeter Rd. Bartonville, TX.
- North Texas Food Bank - Speak to a Social Service Assistance staff member about food resources and benefits for low-income families or fill out the contact form available online. Current listing for locations of Mobile Pantries in the North Texas area are aslo available at this site. FREE food distribution on Saturday, January 23 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Westside Baptist Church, 900 Bellaire, Lewisville, TX 75067. First come, first served. Must be in a vehicle. No ID required.
- Tarrant Area Food Bank - Call the Food Hotline at 817-534-0814 to find food resources in the North Texas area. View the mobile food pantry list to see where regularly scheduled mobile food distributions are taking place in North Texas.
- Your Texas Benefits - The website states, "Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, SNAP, Medicaid, and Healthy Texas Women recipients will have their benefits renewed automatically. No further action is necessary, and recipients will be notified by mail when it is time for them to renew their benefits. SNAP recipients can now make online purchases from Amazon and Walmart. P-EBT is a one-time benefit to help families during the pandemic who have lost access to free or reduced-meals dues to school closure." Check the website regularly for other information related to government benefits.
NOTICE CONCERNING REFERRALS TO OUTSIDE AGENCIES
Loreto House is a Catholic Pregnancy Resource Center, and an official apostolate of the Catholic Dioceses of Fort Worth. We faithfully serve our guests in keeping with the teachings of the Catholic Church. Thus, we do not engage in any activity intended to impose the Catholic faith on anyone. Loreto House will not refer any guest knowingly to any outside physician or agency for the purpose of securing an abortion, contraceptives or any type of sterilization, or any other product or service that is in conflict with the Catechism of the Catholic Church. In some instances, when a guest is seeking services for “women’s health” or other medical needs, there may not be a physician, clinic, or agency available that may be 100% in alignment with our faith. If we refer you to such an agency, physician, or clinic, it would only be for services that do not conflict with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
This page last updated on 1/21/2021
Loreto House is a Catholic Pregnancy Resource Center, and an official apostolate of the Catholic Dioceses of Fort Worth. We faithfully serve our guests in keeping with the teachings of the Catholic Church. Thus, we do not engage in any activity intended to impose the Catholic faith on anyone. Loreto House will not refer any guest knowingly to any outside physician or agency for the purpose of securing an abortion, contraceptives or any type of sterilization, or any other product or service that is in conflict with the Catechism of the Catholic Church. In some instances, when a guest is seeking services for “women’s health” or other medical needs, there may not be a physician, clinic, or agency available that may be 100% in alignment with our faith. If we refer you to such an agency, physician, or clinic, it would only be for services that do not conflict with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
This page last updated on 1/21/2021