Resource Mavens — Community Resources for Sherman, Denison & Texoma

Grand Central Station · Market Depot, Dining Car & Children’s Express

Status: V · Verified · October 2026

Address / service area: 619 E. Houston Street, Sherman, TX 75090. Pantry location is confirmed on the provider’s website; call to confirm meal entry and any geographic limits.

Contact: 903-957-0264 · grandcentralexecdir@gmail.com · Melissa Schmitz, Executive Director (public provider contact; confirm current role when calling) · Market Depot · Operating times · Services and FAQs

Market Depot · hours / services: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1–4 p.m. No-cost, client-choice food and toiletries; selection varies. Arrive early because doors may close when capacity is reached.

Market Depot · intake / limits: No appointment needed. ID for each family member is requested, but is not required for pantry eligibility. Household visit limits and other intake details have not yet been confirmed.

GCS meals · hours: Weekdays: breakfast 9–10 a.m.; lunch starts 10:45 a.m. and closes at 1:00 p.m. Saturday sack lunches: 9–10 a.m.

Other services: Weekday showers with towels and toiletries; up to two laundry loads per guest each week, with soap. Ask the office about case management and connections to other services.

Meal eligibility / costs: Meal documentation, geographic restrictions and fees have not yet been confirmed. Ask the provider before going; pantry food is no-cost.

What to know before going: Confirm holiday changes, meal location and day-of service availability. Pantry and meals are separate programs of this one provider.

Last researched / verified: October 6, 2026 · official public sources reviewed online.

Children’s Express: Weekend food bags for elementary pupils during the school year, distributed through participating schools. Ask the office or school counselor which schools participate and how to enroll; school-specific intake and current availability must be confirmed.

Dining Car and volunteer opportunities: The GCS meal program is also called The Dining Car. Official program and volunteer details. Dining Car volunteers need a Food Handler certificate; other tasks may not. Call about shifts, group projects and holiday meals.

MasterKey Ministries · food assistance & learning programs

Status: V · Verified · October 2026

Address / service area: North Texas individuals and families at risk of hunger. Friday: Harvest Time Church, 222 S. Heritage Parkway, Sherman, TX 75092. Saturday: MasterKey Ministries, 209 S. Heritage Parkway, Sherman, TX 75092.

Contact: 903-771-2816 · contact@masterkeyministries.org · Official food assistance and forms

Hours / services: Friday and Saturday drive-through distributions, 8–10:30 a.m.; food assortment varies.

Eligibility / intake: The linked USDA-food application asks for household information and ZIP code, with benefit, income or household-crisis eligibility sections. It says proof may be requested but cannot be required. Ask MasterKey how this form applies to your distribution.

Fees / restrictions: Current costs, geographic rules, visit frequency and household limits have not yet been confirmed.

What to know before going: Call to confirm the day’s location, schedule, forms, and options if you cannot use the drive-through.

Last researched / verified: October 6, 2026 · official public sources reviewed online.

MasterKey Academy: 903-267-3774 · contact@masterkeyacademy.org · Official Academy. 106 N. Sunset, Building B, Sherman; confirm address wording/ZIP before going. Preschool ages 3 months–5 years, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; after school K–5, 3:15–5:30 p.m., with school pickup arrangements. Use the Academy enrollment form; confirm fees, days, openings, transport, health and guardian documents.

Summer programs: Summer Learning describes four weeks, weekdays 8 a.m.–2 p.m., $50 per child; ask about the next cycle. Academy summer camp is a separate offering; its 2026 cycle has ended. Confirm next dates, age rules, fees and registration with the Academy.

Getting Ahead: Sixteen-week course for adults with limited resources. Fall/spring cycles; published Tuesdays 5:30–8:30 p.m. at Post Oak Fellowship, 2100 N. Woods, Sherman. Meal and childcare are provided to participants. Request the linked application; confirm enrollment, fees and next class before attending.

Other assistance: Call the ministry about current food, learning and volunteer programs. A separate public soup distribution timetable has not been established; meals within Getting Ahead are for its participants.

Heart of a Matter Ministries · Storehouse & family support

Status: R · Researched

Contact: 903-914-0732 · Official website and public contact form

Address / service area: 1602 E. Lamar St., Sherman, TX 75090. Grayson County community support; ask about program-specific residency rules.

Services: Faith-based ministry offering emergency food, clothing, hygiene and household essentials through the Storehouse, family resource navigation, coaching and life-enrichment programs. Availability varies.

Hours / intake: Current service hours have not yet been confirmed. Call or use the official contact form to describe your need and arrange access; ask what documents to bring.

Costs / limits: Program fees, eligibility, item limits and stock have not yet been confirmed. Do not assume every class or service is free or available for walk-in access.

Gift of Hope / before going: Ask about the 16-week faith-based workshop. Ask whether a current cycle is enrolling, its dates, costs and attendance rules. The Wednesday 11 a.m. time has not yet been confirmed as a current session.

Last researched: October 6, 2026. Staff verification has not been completed.

Texoma Council of Governments (TCOG) · utilities & aging support

Status: V · Verified · October 2026

Address / service area: 1117 Gallagher Drive, Suite 200, Sherman, TX 75090. Aging services: Cooke, Fannin and Grayson counties. Utility service area varies; ask about your county.

Contact: 903-893-2161 · Utility assistance: ext. 3541, energyapp@tcog.com (questions only; applications are not accepted by email) · Aging: 903-813-3505 · Utility assistance and application · Aging services · Office contact and hours

Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Energy Services closed Fridays; major holidays closed. Utility clients are seen by appointment.

Services / eligibility: Utility co-payments and weatherization for income-eligible households. Aging support includes benefits counseling, caregiver support and nutrition connections for older adults and people with disabilities; individual program rules vary.

Intake / documents: Utility waitlist: download the current packet, then mail or drop it off at the Sherman address. The waitlist instructions exclude online, email and fax submission, although the FAQ mentions online applications; call 903-893-2161 ext. 3541 to confirm. Follow the packet’s income, bill, identity and citizenship checklist. Aging: call for next steps.

Fees / limits: Assistance depends on eligibility and funds. Utility aid is not emergency assistance; processing may take about eight weeks. Applicants remain responsible for bills and fees. Aging-service costs and documents vary; ask before arranging services.

What to know before going: Request an appointment first. If shutoff is imminent, contact your utility about an extension. Cooke County appears in one utility service-area list but is omitted from another; call to confirm. No dated Medicare appointment availability is promised.

Last researched / verified: October 6, 2026 · official public sources reviewed online.

Habitat for Humanity of Grayson County

Status: V · Verified · October 2026

Contact: 903-893-0009 · info@graysonhabitat.org · Official affiliate. Office: 901 N. Grand Ave., Sherman; mailing P.O. Box 2725, Sherman, TX 75091. Confirm office hours/visit arrangements.

Homeownership: Application and June 2026 criteria cover Grayson residents with housing need, ability to repay and willingness to partner. Current flyer requires income/rent-history evidence, $1,500 down payment, sweat equity and budgeting classes, plus citizenship/permanent-residency and other rules. Read the complete criteria; confirm application openings and household income range.

Senior roofing: Roof repair/replacement for qualifying owner-occupants age 65+ in Grayson, with income and roof restrictions. Documents include property/mortgage records, household income and proof of age. $50 down payment and income-based material repayment are listed; funding limits projects. Confirm current contract terms.

ReStore: 903-647-0133 · restoregrayson@gmail.com · Official ReStore. 3822 Frisco Rd., Sherman. Discounted furniture/building goods, donations/pickup and volunteer inquiries; call for hours, stock, prices and donation acceptance.

Before going: Homes, repairs and store purchases have different rules and costs. No emergency placement or guaranteed approval.

Last researched / verified: October 2026. Confirm changing schedules and availability directly.

Grayson County Health Clinic · primary & preventive care

Status: V · Verified · October 2026

Address / service area: 809 Gallagher Drive, Suite D, Sherman, TX 75090. Serves underserved Grayson County residents.

Contact: 903-771-2846 · graysonclinic@graysonclinic.com · Official clinic and appointment information

Hours: English page: Monday–Tuesday 7 a.m.–7 p.m.; Wednesday–Thursday 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.–noon; Sunday closed. Spanish page lists later Wednesday–Thursday hours; call to confirm.

Services: Primary and preventive care, women’s health and pediatrics.

Eligibility / intake / documents: Call to request an appointment and ask about new-patient eligibility and required paperwork. These details have not yet been confirmed.

Fees / restrictions: Exact fees, insurance acceptance and financial-assistance terms have not yet been confirmed. Ask for costs before booking.

What to know before going: Confirm appointment time, documents and payment arrangements. Do not assume a free visit or walk-in availability.

Last researched / verified: October 6, 2026 · official public sources reviewed online.

Full service and assistance list: Official services includes primary/acute and chronic care; well-woman exams, colposcopy, mammogram referrals and family planning; pediatric well/sick visits, sports physicals, vaccinations, ADHD evaluation and asthma care. Ask about appointment availability for the service needed.

Coverage and financial resources: The provider lists Medicaid/CHIP-related plans, Healthy Texas Women, Grayson County Indigent Healthcare and income-based sliding fees for uninsured patients. It also lists medication assistance, discounted labs, free counseling and restricted women’s health services through Moncrief. Confirm your exact plan, eligibility, records and charges before care. Payment is requested at service; cards/cash accepted, no checks.

Greater Texoma Health Clinic

Status: V · Verified · October 2026

Contact: 903-465-2440 · Official appointment contact. 900 N. Armstrong Ave., Denison, TX 75020. No current public general email was established.

Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Wednesday closed noon–1 p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m.–noon. Call for an appointment.

Services: Official clinic lists adult primary care, women’s health, pediatrics, dermatology and hepatitis C testing/treatment. Pediatric care covers newborn–18, well/sick visits, immunizations, school physicals and nutrition counseling.

Clients / costs: Uninsured/underinsured community patients; income-based sliding fees and Medicare/Medicaid-related coverage. Website says private insurance is not accepted. Confirm your exact plan, fee, new-patient openings and required identity/income/medical records.

Medication assistance: Patient Assistance Program lists a $20 nonrefundable annual application fee plus income, prescription-coverage and residency/citizenship rules. Approval is not guaranteed. Ask staff for a current checklist.

Before going: Confirm which service/provider is available and total charges; clinic care is not an emergency service.

Last researched / verified: October 2026. Confirm changing schedules and availability directly.

Sherman Public Library

Status: V · Verified · October 2026

Contact: 903-892-7240 · MeLissa Eason, Library Services Administrator · melissae@ci.sherman.tx.us · Official library. 421 N. Travis St., Sherman, TX 75090.

Hours: Monday/Wednesday/Thursday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Tuesday 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Computers shut down 15 minutes before closing. Confirm holidays.

Services: Borrowing, public computers/Wi-Fi, digital books/media, TexShare research, language learning, career/homework resources, local-history materials, printing/copies, meeting room and age-specific programs. Digital resources · Current calendar. No notary; fax listed unavailable until further notice.

Library card: Card requirements: government photo ID with current address, or additional address proof. New cards free for Texas residents; out-of-state $40/year; replacement $1.

Charges / limits: Official charges list black/white prints $0.15/page, color $0.30/page; room $10/hour for for-profit groups, no charge for nonprofit groups. Confirm bookings, program registration/age limits and other charges directly.

Last researched / verified: October 2026. Confirm changing schedules and availability directly.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace · TX-Whitesboro

Status: V · Verified · October 2026

Service area: Whitesboro chapter; assistance is limited to covered ZIP codes. Check your ZIP in the application. No walk-in address is listed here.

Contact: 844-432-2337 ext. 5798 · Larry Worthy, Chapter President · Public contact form · Official chapter · Apply for a bed

Hours / services: Volunteer-run bed construction and delivery; contact hours have not yet been confirmed. Free twin beds for children in need.

Eligibility / intake: Children ages 3–17. A legal guardian may apply, or a school, social service, family or local agency may refer. Covered ZIP, accessible home and space for a twin bed are required.

Documents / fees / limits: Complete the online application; an accepted applicant signs a release before delivery. No bed charge. Supplies and chapter capacity limit availability; an application does not guarantee a bed.

What to know before going: Check whether your ZIP is covered and applications are open. Provide reliable phone, text or email contact and read the confirmation email. Ask the chapter about delivery timing.

Last researched / verified: October 6, 2026 · official public sources reviewed online.

Builds, bedding and volunteering: Chapter opportunities include bed builds/delivery, sponsor-led builds and new twin bedding donations. Larry Worthy is Chapter President; Kathleen Shannon and Mary Pierce are listed application managers. Confirm volunteer registration, age/safety rules and donation arrangements. September events shown on the page are past; use current registration listings. National campaigns do not establish a separate local intake program.

Workforce Solutions Texoma · child care assistance

Status: R · Researched

Contact: 903-463-9997 · childcare@wfstexoma.org · Official program

Address / service area: Cooke, Fannin and Grayson counties. Grayson office: 2415 S. Austin Ave., Suite 105, Denison, TX 75020. Other county office contacts are on the linked program page.

Hours / services: Office Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Help paying for child care for qualifying low-income families working, training or looking for work.

Apply / documents: Statewide child care application. Ask staff which income, work/training and household documents your application needs.

Costs / limits: Parent fees and eligibility depend on program rules. Call to confirm current income limits, work requirements, child eligibility and your fee. The provider reports a 6–9 month waitlist; timing can change.

Before going: Call before visiting. Assistance is not guaranteed; ask the provider about current eligibility.

Last researched: October 6, 2026. Staff verification has not been completed.

Multicultural Family Center

Status: R · Researched

Contact: 903-328-5203 · multiculturalfc@att.net · Official website

Address / hours: 901 E. Houston St., Sherman, TX 75090. Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–noon and 1–5 p.m.; closed weekends.

Services / clients: Immigration assistance, citizenship, adult ESL, parenting, family literacy and digital skills classes; basic necessities and community connections. Serves immigrants and families; ask about service-specific eligibility.

Intake / documents: Call for a consultation and the document checklist for your need. Class enrollment, schedules and availability must be confirmed.

Costs / limits: First consultation is listed at $60; some cases may qualify for a reduction or no charge. Other service fees and geographic limits have not yet been confirmed.

Tutoring / before going: Ask about fourth/fifth-grade reading and math tutoring opportunities. Ask about current volunteer openings, screening and training. Student enrollment, tutoring costs and current after-school sessions have not yet been confirmed.

Last researched: October 6, 2026. Staff verification has not been completed.

Grayson County WIC · Sherman

Status: V · Verified · October 2026

Contact: 903-893-0131 ext. 1238 · Official local office. 515 N. Walnut St., Sherman. No current local public email was established; phone is the direct route.

Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–7 p.m., closed 1–2 p.m. for lunch. Confirm appointment and holiday exceptions.

Services / clients: Nutrition food benefits, counseling/classes, recipes and breastfeeding support for eligible Texas pregnant/postpartum/breastfeeding applicants and children younger than five. Parents/guardians can apply for their children.

Apply / documents: Official application and eligibility. Start online or by phone; local staff arrange an appointment. Typical documents: ID, address, income or benefit-program evidence. Medicaid/SNAP/TANF establishes income qualification, not every other eligibility condition.

Costs / limits: WIC benefits and support are free for eligible participants; food package limits and certification apply. Confirm required attendees and documents before visiting.

Last researched / verified: October 2026. Confirm changing schedules and availability directly.

Meals on Wheels of Texoma

Status: V · Verified · October 2026

Contact: 903-786-3351 / 877-900-3351 · Public contact form. Administrative office: 2626 Hilltop Dr., Sherman, TX 75090. No current general email was established.

Hours / area: Administrative office Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–4 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.–1 p.m. Cooke, Fannin and Grayson services; confirm delivery coverage for your address.

Meals and intake: Home-delivered and senior-center meals. Call a caseworker for assessment, documents, eligibility, meal costs/contribution policy and start date. Age 60+ is listed for TCOG-supported congregate meals; home-delivery and disability rules require assessment. Do not treat donation amounts as client prices.

Local centers: Official center directory lists Bells, Bonham, Denison, Gainesville, Pottsboro, Sherman, Valley View, Van Alstyne, Whitesboro and Whitewright with individual addresses, phones and hours. Sherman: 903-892-3733; Denison: 903-463-1711. Confirm your center’s meal time before traveling.

Furry Friends: Pet assistance for current meal recipients whose pet lives with them. Food and certain pet-care expenses may be supported; spay/neuter excluded. Call caseworkers for availability and limits.

Volunteering / before going: Ask about delivery/center roles, screening and any volunteer gasoline support. Meal schedules, menus and capacity change; arrange services first.

Last researched / verified: October 2026. Confirm changing schedules and availability directly.

Grayson County Veteran’s Affairs Office · benefits navigation

Status: V · Verified · October 2026

Address / service area: Grayson County Courthouse, 100 W. Houston, Sherman, TX 75090. Veterans and dependents seeking benefits guidance; ask about county-residency requirements.

Contact: Jimmy Petty, Veterans Services Officer · 903-813-4254 · pettyj@co.grayson.tx.us · Official county Veterans Affairs office and VA forms

Hours: County general hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Veterans office appointment hours have not yet been confirmed.

Services / intake: Veterans benefits and claims navigation. Call the Veterans Services Officer to describe your need and arrange a visit.

Documents: Ask which discharge/service records, identification and claim-specific papers to bring; the required checklist has not yet been confirmed.

Fees / restrictions: Fees, appointment rules and program-specific eligibility have not yet been confirmed. The office helps navigate benefits; a listing does not establish entitlement.

What to know before going: Confirm the appointment, office location within the courthouse and documents before traveling.

Last researched / verified: October 6, 2026 · official public sources reviewed online.

Benefits resources: The county page offers VA forms and an education-resource link. Ask Jimmy Petty which claims, appeals, education, disability, pension, survivor and other benefit needs the office can assist with, and which service/discharge records to bring. Benefit awards and eligibility are decided by the responsible agency; the office listing does not guarantee an award.

Grayson Crisis Center · domestic violence & sexual assault support

Status: V · Verified · October 2026

Service area: Grayson-area support. Shelter location is omitted for safety; call an advocate for access instructions.

Contact: 24-hour hotline: 903-893-5615 · Administration: 903-893-3909 · Official help contacts · Services and eligibility

Hours / services: Hotline available 24 hours. Support for domestic/intimate partner violence and sexual assault, including help without entering shelter.

Eligibility / intake: Serves individuals affected by domestic/intimate partner violence or sexual assault. Call an advocate to discuss needs, including help for children; hotline calls are anonymous.

Documents / fees / limits: Services are free. Any shelter intake documents and current space availability must be discussed with an advocate; placement is not guaranteed.

What to know before seeking help: Use the hotline for immediate advocate assistance; the contact form is not answered immediately. Use a safe phone or device. For immediate danger, call 911.

Last researched / verified: October 6, 2026 · official public sources reviewed online.

Survivor and family services: Emergency services and community services include safety planning, crisis intervention, counseling/support groups, children’s advocacy, legal/protective-order navigation and housing/employment connections. Nonresidential clients can seek advocacy without entering shelter. Ask an advocate about eligibility, appointments and intake documents.

Sexual assault and high-risk response: Response teams coordinate survivor support. For a sexual-assault forensic-exam assistance request, use 903-893-5615 for advocate guidance; no private dispatch contact is published.

Education, volunteering and offender programs: Official program directory includes community education, prevention, BIPP and anger management. BIPP intake requires the participant’s full ten-step submission and lists a $50 intake fee before the facilitator’s Zoom meeting. Confirm other charges, class/court requirements and schedule through administration. Free survivor services do not mean offender programs are free. Volunteer information gives the public inquiry route.

Connection Center North Texas · peer recovery support

Status: R · Researched

Contact: Karla Vessels, Program Director · 903-965-3221 · karla.vessels@formcommunities.org · Official North Texas support form

Service area / services: Based in Grayson County, serving North Texas. Peer support for mental-health or substance-use challenges and help finding community resources. A diagnosis is not required to start a conversation.

Intake / costs: Call, email or complete the public support form with your contact information and interests. The North Texas page describes support without cost. Ask about appointments, age rules, required documents and any program-specific limits.

Hours / location: Current walk-in hours and street address have not yet been confirmed. Arrange access before traveling.

Narcan / before going: Ask whether free Narcan pickup is offered. Call to confirm whether pickup is currently offered, stock, hours and the correct location; no walk-in availability is promised. Peer support is not an emergency response service.

Last researched: October 6, 2026. Staff verification has not been completed.

Celebrate Recovery · find a recovery group

Status: R · Researched

Contact / service area: Official program · Official group finder. Use your city or ZIP to locate a host group and its public contact details.

Services / clients: Christian recovery support for people seeking help with difficult habits, hurts and life challenges. Local groups are hosted separately; this card is a route to finding a group.

Hours / address: Meeting times and locations vary. Local schedules have not yet been confirmed with the individual hosts.

Intake / costs / limits: Contact the selected host before attending. Ask about registration, ages, childcare, accessibility, meeting format, costs and any required materials. These local details have not yet been confirmed.

Before going: Use the current official locator rather than relying on an old flyer schedule. Confirm the meeting address and date with the host. This is peer and faith-based support, not an emergency or clinical treatment listing.

Last researched: October 6, 2026. Staff verification has not been completed.

Four Rivers Outreach

Status: V · Verified · October 2026

Contact: 903-870-4000 · info@fourivers.org · Official provider. 210 S. Rusk St., Sherman, TX 75090. Call to arrange intake; current office hours must be confirmed.

Life Renewal and housing: Twelve-month recovery and life-skills program combines classes and work projects across three phases. Phase 4 is graduate dorm accommodation for eligible men, with a weekly fee and access to meals/kitchen/laundry. Confirm admissions, gender/age rules, documents, fees, vacancies and medical-support capabilities; do not use as a general emergency-shelter route.

Other resources: Ask about current dental-clinic access, food support, education/job preparation and thrift-store resources; public hours, client restrictions and costs for these services are not yet confirmed.

Printing and volunteering: Paid printing produces banners/signs/posters/stickers. Quotes: banners@fourivers.org. Ask the office about volunteer, work-project and donation arrangements.

Before going: Call the correct program first; a provider listing does not guarantee a place, free services, transportation or clinical detox.

Last researched / verified: October 2026. Confirm changing schedules and availability directly.