Dorchester

Local offices in Dorchester

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

• Local office · City office

  Dorchester City Hall

  373 Main Street, Dorchester, TX 75459

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall for city services, questions, and help reaching the right city office.
  • Water service and billsContact the city about water service, water bills, or help with a water bill.Read more
  Call 903-476-5862DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofdorchester.org

City of Dorchester website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Free grocery market

  Frisco Family Services Market

  Frisco Family Services

  27 miles from the center of Dorchester

  9085 Dogwood St., Frisco, TX 75033

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 5 PM
  • Tue9 AM to 5 PM
  • Wed9 AM to 5 PM
  • Thu9 AM to 5 PM
  • Fri9 AM to 5 PM

  Who can come: Frisco residents and people who live within Frisco ISD boundaries and have a documented crisis

  What to bring: Apply and bring a picture ID for each applicant, a current lease or housing agreement, government ID for household members, household bills, crisis documentation, and proof of income.

  Languages: Spanish

  Call 972-335-9495DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  New Life Together Food Pantry

  New Life Together

  28 miles from the center of Dorchester

  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

• Food pantry

  Feed My Sheep

  Building the Bridges Community Services

  30 miles from the center of Dorchester

  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

  30 miles from the center of Dorchester

  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

  NTX Community Food Pantry

  33 miles from the center of Dorchester

  5201 S. Colony Blvd., Suite 650, The Colony, TX 75056

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 12 PM
  • Wed9 AM to 12 PM
  • Thu4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

  Who can come: Residents of The Colony, Frisco, Little Elm, Carrollton, and Lewisville

  What to bring: Bring proof of residency, such as a utility bill or car insurance, and a photo ID.

  Call 469-514-9065DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  IACC Food Pantry

  Islamic Association of Collin County

  33 miles from the center of Dorchester

  6401 Independence Parkway, Plano, TX 75023

  Hours

  • Sat7:30 AM to 10:30 AM

  Who can come: Collin County community members in need

  Call 972-208-0823DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Dorchester

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

Job help near Dorchester

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 Dorchester. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Workforce Solutions Texoma

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  16 miles away

  2415 S Austin Ave, Suite 105, Denison, TX 75020-7742

  Hours: M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm

  Call 903-463-9997DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 4, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas at McKinney

  Also helps young people

  25 miles away

  291 Eldorado Parkway, Mckinney, TX 75069

  Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm

  Call 469-678-7803 Ext:87803DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 15, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Workforce Solutions Texoma

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  27 miles away

  1311 N Grand Avenue, Suite 200, Gainesville, TX 76240-3522

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

  Call 940-665-1121DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 14, 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 Grayson County

Dorchester is in Grayson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Grayson County Health Department WIC

  515 N. Walnut St., Sherman, TX 75090

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition and food benefitsWIC offers nutrition education, food benefits, health screening, and referrals to people who qualify.
  Call 903-893-0131DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.grayson.tx.us

• Human services · County office

  Grayson County Indigent Health Care Program

  809 Gallagher Drive, Suite D, Sherman, TX 75090

  Help here

  • Indigent health care assistanceThe program helps eligible county residents get health care when they have no other assistance.
  Call 903-771-2851DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.grayson.tx.us

• Public health · County office

  Grayson County Health Department

  515 N. Walnut St., Sherman, TX 75090

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe county health department provides local public health and clinic services.
  Call 903-893-0131DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.grayson.tx.us

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of Texoma

  1117 Gallagher Rd, Suite 200, Sherman, TX 75090

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportOlder adults and people with disabilities can ask for benefits counseling, care coordination, caregiver help, and nutrition services.
  Call 903-813-3505DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tcog.com

• Veterans · County office

  Grayson County Veteran's Affairs Office

  100 W. Houston St., Sherman, TX 75090

  Help here

  • Veterans servicesThe office helps veterans with veterans affairs services and forms.
  Call 903-813-4254DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.grayson.tx.us

• Emergency help · County office

  Grayson County Office of Emergency Management

  100 W. Houston St., Third Floor, Sherman, TX 75090

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and recoveryThe office coordinates disaster preparedness, response, and recovery for the county.
  Call 903-813-4217DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.grayson.tx.us

Everything in Grayson 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