Food Assistance Program
Food distribution is every Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 12pm at 305 East Trade Street in Dallas NC
Addition Details for the Food Assistance Program
Food assistance is available for anyone who lives in Gaston County.
No ID is required for TEFAP food assistance.
Food is distributed via drive thru only.
No appointment is required.
Food is distributed on a first come first serve basis.
Clients are asked to line up in the parallel parking spaces on Trade St and continue on to College St.
Utility Assistance Program
Assistance applications are available online
Addition Details for the Utility Assistance Program
To receive utility assistance you must live in Dallas, High Shoals, Alexis, or Stanley.
Clients can only receive help with utilities every six months.
Funds available during service determine the amount available to pay on a client’s utilities.
Assistance Applications are available online.
Medication Expense Program
Available by Appointment at 305 East Trade Street in Dallas NC
Addition Details for Medication Assistance Program
All medication requests are handled over the phone.
Clients who live in the Dallas, High Shoals, Alexis, and Stanley areas are eligible to receive help on a designated list of prescription medications and some over-the-counter medications at Dallas Express Pharmacy only.
Medication assistance is determined on a case-to-case basis. Please call 704-922-1236 and speak to a volunteer.
Hope for the Homeless Program
Offering additional assistance for the homeless and displaced in the Dallas, High Shoals, Alexis and Stanley area
Addition Details for Hope for the Homeless Program
Clients must live in Dallas, High Shoals, Stanley or Alexis area
Client will be interviewed by a volunteer to establish qualifications
Must be homeless or displaced ie. no stable home environment, tent or abandoned buildings, etc.
Offers ready-to-eat meals, items, and one hot meal weekly for those who qualify.
CSFP - Low Income Senior Program
CSFP works to improve the health of individuals 60 and older who are living with a low income. The program provides a monthly package of food designed to supplement the nutritional needs of senior citizens.
Addition Details of CSFP - Low Income Senior Program
This program serves 155 of the county’s lowest-income senior citizens.
These clients are interviewed and enrolled in this program.
There is a waiting list at this time. If you are interested in applying for this program, please call to speak to a volunteer to add your name to the waiting list.
Christmas Assistance Program
Program applications begin each November.
Addition Details on the Christmas Assistance Program
Our Christmas assistance program is available for residents of Dallas, High Shoals, Alexis, and Stanley only.
Children must be ages 0-18
The application process begins in November.
A birth certificate and proof of guardianship are required for each child.
If your child has received assistance in the past then you do not need to resubmit any government forms.
Referral Services
Please contact the NC 211 United Way Resource Line for:
Rent payments
Mortgage payments
Internet bills
Transportation needs
These services are not provided by Dallas Christian Ministry at this time.