Services

GPUC provides the following programs for Grand Prairie residents when funding is available:

THANKSGIVING & CHRISTMAS BASKETS - For more information, see below.

ON-SITE FOOD PANTRY - Food assistance is provided to our clients once every 30 days to Grand Prairie residents living in Tarrant and Dallas Counties. This includes non-perishable items as well as fresh fruits and vegetables, pastries, and breads. To access our pantry service, bring in an ID with a Grand Prairie address for each household member, fill out an application and food request sheet, and take home food that day!

UTILITY, RENT/SHELTER/MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE - If needed, financial assistance can be utilized by our clients once every 12 months, contingent on funding. To apply for financial assistance, please submit, in person, the required documentation (no substitutions please) AND the completed Financial Application (download below). Due to funding criteria, Section 8 is not eligible for Rent Assistance.

TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES - 

• Applicant MUST apply in person during our regular client intake hours. For your convenience, you may download our full application by clicking the link below and bring it completed to our office.
• ALL required documentation must be presented at time of application. No partial applications will be accepted. SOME CASES MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AFTER REVIEW.
• Rent/Shelter/Mortgage Assistance: Per funding requirements, all persons applying for this service MUST be current on rent/mortgage for the prior month. All fees and past due amounts owed MUST be paid before financial assistance can be granted. Section 8 is not eligible for rental assistance.
• Submit, in person, completed application plus below listed required documentation to our office at 1417 Densman Street, Grand Prairie, TX 75051.
  1. Picture ID for all household members 18+
  2. Social Security Cards for ALL household members
  3. Proof of income for the past 60 days for all household members 18+.  (See below this includes SNAP, SSI, Disability, Child Support, Pension, Unemployment ALL INCOME.)  No income, No worries. We have a non-employment affidavit for your use. 
  4. Current signed Lease or Mortgage Statement or Section 8 Housing Letter
  5. Current utility bill(s) not disconnect notice
  6. If the following apply, please submit: Child Support Documentation, Food Stamp Award Letter, Housing Award Letter, Social Security/Disability Award Letter
  7. Two Months of Bank Statements

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the number of caseloads, please allow 5-15 business days. However, we are dedicated to assisting our clients as quickly as possible.

SNAP - FORMERLY KNOWN AS FOOD STAMPS - For information, please call the North Texas Food Bank:
English  (214) 330-1396 x3144
Spanish (214) 952-0070 

A representative is at our office on the Second and Fourth Thursdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon

PEOPLE AND NUTRITION (PAN) - People and Nutrition is a commodity supplemental program providing nutritious foods at no cost to qualified participants 60 years of age and older. The program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Texas Department of Human Services, North Texas Food Bank, Catholic Charities of Dallas, Inc. and Grand Prairie United Charities.  

All eligible participants must live in Grand Prairie and must meet governmental guidelines.  One does not have to be a U.S. citizen to be eligible; however, WIC participants are NOT eligible for PAN.

People and Nutrition (PAN) is distributed the first Thursday of every month via Door Dash.