DISH

Local offices in DISH

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  DISH City Hall

  5413 Tim Donald Road, DISH, TX 76247

  Help here

  • Town government servicesContact City Hall for help with town government questions and resident information.
  Call 940-648-2040DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofdish.com

Town of DISH website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of DISH first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Feed My Sheep

  Building the Bridges Community Services

  21 miles from the center of DISH

  520 Lobo Ln, Little Elm, TX 75068

  Hours

  • Wed10 AM to 2 PM
  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on btbcs.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Little Elm Area Food Bank

  21 miles from the center of DISH

  520 Lobo Ln, Little Elm, TX 75068

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 8 PM
  • Tue11 AM to 3 PM
  • Thu9 AM to 4 PM
  • Fri9 AM to 12 PM

  What to bring: First-time visitors need to fill out a short set of forms. Visit once per month.

  Call 972-294-4061DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on leafb.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Wesley Center

  United Community Centers, Inc.

  22 miles from the center of DISH

  3600 N. Crump St., Fort Worth, TX 76106

  Hours

  • Tue9 AM to 12 PM
  • Wed9 AM to 12 PM
  • Thu9 AM to 12 PM
  • Fri9 AM to 12 PM

  What to bring: Bring a photo ID and proof of residency for adults, and identification for children in the household.

  Call 817-625-8205DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on unitedcommunitycenters.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Northside Community Center Food Pantry

  The Salvation Army of North Texas

  23 miles from the center of DISH

  3023 NW 24th St., Fort Worth, TX 76106

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Every other Wednesday from 10 - 11:30 a.m.

  Call 817-624-3111DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on salvationarmyntx.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Care Closet

  Irving Bible Church

  24 miles from the center of DISH

  2435 Kinwest Pkwy, Irving, TX 75063

  Hours

  • Wed5:30 PM to 7 PM

  Who can come: The community

  What to bring: No registration is required; walk-ins are welcome.

  Call 972-560-4600DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on irvingbible.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  New Life Together Food Pantry

  New Life Together

  25 miles from the center of DISH

  25631 Smotherman Road, Frisco, TX 75033

  Hours

  • Sat9 AM to 11 AM (1st and 3rd of the month)
  Call 214-872-4205DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on newlifetogether.net, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve DISH

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near DISH

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in DISH. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Workforce Solutions - Denton

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  10 miles away

  5800 N 1H 35, Suite 100, Denton, TX 76207

  Hours: Mon 7am-5pm, Tue 8am-7pm,Wed-Fri 8am-5pm

  Call 940*382-6712Directions

  Updated by CareerOneStop on February 20, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County Alliance Workforce Center

  11 miles away

  2421 Westport Parkway,, Suite 200, Fort Worth, TX 76177

  Hours: Monday -Friday8:00am-5:00pm

  Call 817.413.4000DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on February 20, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas - Denton

  Also helps young people

  11 miles away

  5800 I-35 N, Suite #100, Denton, TX 76207

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

  Call 940-323-4391DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 8, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Denton County

DISH is in Denton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Denton County WIC

  535 S Loop 288, Denton, TX 76205

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)WIC offers food benefits and nutrition support to eligible pregnant people, new parents, and children under five.Apply online
  Call 940-349-2930DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dentoncounty.gov

• Child support · State office

  Texas Attorney General Child Support Division, Denton Office

  1808 Cornell Lane, Suite 150, Denton, TX 76201

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help applying for child support services or information about an existing case.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 800-252-8014DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on csapps.oag.texas.gov

• Local office · State office

  2-1-1 Texas

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org

• Human services · County office

  Denton County Indigent Health Care

  535 S Loop 288, Suite 1052, Denton, TX 76205

  Help here

  • Indigent Health CareEligible county residents who lack other health coverage can apply for help with medically needed care.
  Call 940-349-2940DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dentoncounty.gov

• Public health · County office

  Denton County Public Health

  535 S Loop 288, Denton, TX 76205

  Help here

  • Public health clinicsCall to ask about clinic services and schedule an appointment.
  Call 940-349-2900DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dentoncounty.gov

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Denton County MHMR

  2509 Scripture Street, Suite 100, Denton, TX 76201

  Help here

  • Mental health and IDD servicesContact the local mental health and intellectual disability authority about services, support, and referrals.
  Call 940-381-5000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dentonmhmr.org

Everything in Denton County

Texas programs by kind of help

These are run by Texas and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026