The McKinney Vento Homeless Education Assistance Program protects the right for homeless children and youth to receive a free and appropriate public education.

Homelessness includes children and youth who are living with a friend, relative or someone else because they lost their home or can’t afford housing, children and youth who are staying in a motel or hotel due to lack of adequate alternative accommodations, children and youth who are living in an emergency or transitional shelter or a domestic violence shelter. It also includes children and youth who are living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations or many other similar settings.

Under the law, no student shall be stigmatized by school personnel due to homelessness.

The information here is provided as a resource for the families in our community. There is no intent on the part of the McKinney Independent School District or its employees to endorse specific agencies mentioned nor is this list inclusive of all services available in the area.

The family of the student is free to obtain other suggestions from any other source, including the family physician or medical insurance provider. The guardian will decide which service provider to contact and which services to seek.

2-1-1 Texas

This is a program of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and is committed to helping Texas citizens connect with the services they need. Whether by phone or internet, our goal is to present accurate, well-organized and easy-to-find information from state and local health and human services programs. We accomplish this through the work of our 25 Area Information Centers (AICs) .

2-1-1 Texas is a free, anonymous social service hotline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

No matter where you live in Texas, you can dial 2-1-1, or (877) 541-7905, and find information about resources in your local community. Whether you need help finding food or housing, child care, crisis counseling or substance abuse treatment, one number is all you need to know.

One Heart McKinney
Provides information about local resources, including food, jobs, and housing. Click on the menu in the top right corner of the page for information in English or Spanish.

Community Lifeline
Provides support with food distribution, utilities assistance for TXU and CoServ clients, as well as referrals to other agencies.
Call: 972-542-0020

Assistance Center of Collin County
Provides support with rent, utilities, and referrals to other services in Collin County.

ACO
Provides a variety of programs to meet needs for qualified individuals including food distribution, clothing, medical care and utilities support.

Collin County Transit
Provides discounted transportation resources for eligible low income residents, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. (Taxi Voucher Program)

On the Road Lending
Provides support in securing low-rate auto loans, refinancing options, and selecting reliable used vehicles for individuals with poor credit.

TWC Childcare Scholarship Program
Provides assistance in locating childcare and administers a childcare scholarship program.

Baby Booties Diaper Bank
Provides diapers, wipes, period products, and occasionally formula to families through scheduled distribution events held on the 2nd Saturday of every month.

Bed Start
Provides furniture, household items, and mattresses to families in need.

Streetside Showers
Provides showers, socks and underwear, and hygiene kits to individuals in need or those experiencing homelessness.
Saturdays from 10:00am – 1:30pm 1702 W University Dr, McKinney, TX 75069

State of Texas Health and Human Services Benefits Program
Offers a variety of programs to meet the needs of families with low-income.

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Family Health Center on Virginia
This is our federally qualified healthcare center serving the entire community. They accept Medicaid, CHIP, Medicare, and most private and employer-based insurances as well as uninsured individuals. The center provides primary care, dental care, and behavioral health support.

Saint Vincent de Paul Pharmacy Program
This program is designed to support Texas residents who do not have health insurance or are struggling to afford their medications. Qualified individuals will receive medications at no cost.

RX Outreach
This non-profit pharmacy provides certain mail order medications to those in need including those who have insurance, are under-insured, or have no insurance.

Community Garden Kitchen
Any individual is able to receive a free, nutritious meal in a restaurant-like setting. The daily serving time is Monday-Thursday from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Texas Food Bank
Call 855-719-7627

Minnie’s Food Pantry
Provides fresh meats, fresh produce, fresh dairy products and non-perishable items to any family. In addition to providing a food pantry, they also offer “Drive Thru” food distributions.

WIC
Provides ongoing nutrition support for women and children from low-income families.

Samaritan Inn
The Samaritan Inn is a transitional housing program for eligible residents of Collin County. They also operate a thrift store on 380.

Resources from the Collin County Homeless Coalition
I Need Help or Member Agencies

Texas Housing Assistance Line
(Open 24/7) Call: 855-802-0014

Legal Aid of Northwest Texas
Provides support for family law issues, housing concerns including tenant/landlord disputes, evictions, and foreclosure, termination of utilities and more!

Texas Access
The Texas Office of the Attorney General Child Support Division operates a toll free telephone hotline which provides easy access for parents across Texas to basic legal information, education and resources.