As Texas’ rate trends downward, poverty rate up in Grayson County
October 31, 2018
2018 Annual Report
November 20, 2018Holiday Resources from 2-1-1
| Thanksgiving Meals | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooke County | Date | Time | Phone | Notes |
| Whaley United Methodist Church | 11/22/2018 | 11:00AM – 1:00PM | (940) 665-5588 | Meal will be provided at Stanford House 401 S Garrett St. Gainesville, TX 76240 |
| Fannin County | Date | Time | Phone | Notes |
| 7th and Main Baptist Church 617 N Main St. Bonham, TX 75418 | 11/22/2018 | 11:30AM – 1:00PM | (903) 583-8679 | Open to the public |
| Grayson County | Date | Time | Phone | Notes |
| Sherman VFW Post 2772 1707 Baker Rd. Sherman, TX 75090 | 11/17/2018 | 12:00PM – 3:00PM | (903) 893-5858 | Open to the public |
| T-N-T Thanksgiving Meal 410 N Fannin Ave Denison, TX 75020 | 11/17/2018 | Starts at 1:00PM | (903) 465-8711 | Open to the public |
| Nick’s Family Restaurant 210 S Austin Ave. Denison, TX 75020 | 11/22/2018 | 11:00AM – 4:00PM | (903) 463-3687 | Open to the public |
| Trinity United Methodist Church 101E Hwy 69 Denison, TX 75020 | 11/22/2018 | 11:00AM – 1:00PM | (903) 465-4996 | Open to the public |
| Grayson Co. Shelter 331 W Morton St Denison, TX 75020 | 11/22/2018 | 12:00PM – 4:00PM | (903) 465-6041 | Open to the public – Dinner will be served outside the Grayson County Shelter. |
| Holiday Gifts/Toys | ||||
| Fannin County | Date | Time | Phone | Notes |
| Fannin County Family Crisis Center 118 E Sam Rayburn Bonham, TX 75418 | 11/30 – 12/1/2018 | 9:00:00AM – 12:00PM | (903) 583-7694 | Sign up in person at the Crisis Center. They will need to show proof of ID, SS Card for all household members, payroll stubs for the last 4 pay periods and proof of residency. Age birth to 15 yrs. Those who have received assistance the previous two years will not be guaranteed help. |
| Grayson County | Date | Time | Phone | Notes |
| Toys for Tots – City of Sherman 1002 N Music St. Sherman, TX 75090 | 11/01 – 12/7/2018 | 8:00AM – 5:00PM M – F | (903) 892-7344 | Pick up applications at Parks & Rec building. No sign ups at Sherman Senior Center. |
| Denison Lion’s Christmas Toy Store 1030 W Crawford St Denison, TX 75020 | 11/26 – 11/30/2018 | 9:00AM – 12:00PM 2:00PM – 5:00PM | (903) 465-8103 | Hosted by Denison’s Masonic Lodge at the Lion’s Club location. |
| Toys for Tots Lakeway Christian Resale Barn 518 W FM 120 Pottsboro, TX 75076 | 11/01 – 11/30/2018 | 9:00AM – 5:00PM M – F | (903) 786-2402 | Grayson County residents only. Pick up applications during business hours. |
| Toys for Tots Denison Helping Hands 418 W Chestnut St. Denison, TX 75020 | 10/11 – 12/11/2018 | 9:00AM – 12:00PM M W F | (903) 465-5101 | Denison Residents Only. Apply during listed business hours. |
| Christmas Baskets | ||||
| Fannin County | Date | Time | Phone | Notes |
| Fannin County Family Crisis Center 118 E Sam Rayburn Dr. Bonham, TX 75418 | Applications: 11/26 – 12/14/2018 | 8:30AM – 5:00PM M – F | (903) 583-7694 | Open only to Fannin Co. residents |
| Coat Drives/Distribution | ||||
| Fannin County | Date | Time | Phone | Notes |
| Spirit of Christmas Community Christmas Party First Presbyterian Church 818 N Main St Bonham, TX 75418 | 11/17/2018 | 10:00AM – 12:00PM | (903) 583-2014 | Everyone in attendance, regardless of age, will receive five tickets to “purchase” new and gently used items for free! Holiday décor, toys, coats, household goods, furniture, linens and more will be available. Enjoy free hot dogs, cookies and hot chocolate while visiting with friends and neighbors. At the end of the event, drawings will be held for free bicycles and large furniture items. All are welcome, and there are no income limits, paperwork or qualifications imposed. |
| Grayson County | Date | Time | Phone | Notes |
| The Green House 921 E Houston St Sherman, TX 75090 | 1/5/2018 | TBD | (903) 868-2604 | The Green House Food Pantry and Clothing Closet is accepting gently used, clean coats for our underserved community. You can drop them off anytime between 1-4 pm Mon, Wed and Fri at 921 E Houston St. They will be hosting a coat giveaway on January 5th. |
