Our Services
Our dedicated team offers comprehensive social services to support individuals and families in navigating life's challenges, ensuring access to vital resources, and community programs. We are committed to fostering well-being and empowering our clients to achieve a better quality of life.
Food Pantry
When?
Thursdays 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Where?
Basic Needs at 313 N Belknap St.
How it Works
If it is your first time visiting, you will be asked to fill out paperwork. The paperwork requires an address within Erath County, the birthdates of all household members, and an average income level. Once completed, return your paperwork, and you will receive a clipboard.
The clipboard will have an “order form” which allows you to select your food choices. There are chairs in the waiting area where you can sit while you make your selections. Once completed, return the clipboard and pen to the front desk, but hold on to your paper. The slip has a number corresponding to your sign in number. Once your number is called, there are other choices you will be able to make as you go through the pantry stations.
After all your groceries are picked out and packed up, you can bring your car around to the loading door.
You can visit the food pantry once a month and it does not need to be the same day you visit the clothing closet.
Clothing Closet
When?
Thursdays 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Where?
The family center is located at 375 N Graham St.
How it works
You will be asked to show your Clothing Closet card that you received when you completed or renewed paperwork. You will be provided bags which you can fill. Then you will be able to look through the clothing and shoes selection and select items for no charge.
You can visit the clothing closet once a month, and it does not need to be the same day you visit the food pantry.
Garage Sale
Basic Needs holds two garage sales annually; one in May and one in November. The funds from these two garage sales are used to assist those who come to basic Needs for help. The annual garage sales have items such as clothing, jewelry, house decor, kitchen items, seasonal decor, and much more!
Location
Graham Street Church of Christ Family Center
375 N Graham St., Stephenville, TX 76401
May 2026 Garage Sale Times
Thursday, April 30th, 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday, May 1st, 8:00am-5:00pm
Saturday, May 2nd, 8:00am-1:00pm
November 2026 Garage Sale
1st weekend in November
November 5-7
Total Loss
Emergency help for total loss event such as house fire or flood.
Night of 100 Casseroles
When?
The last Thursday of every month from 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm
Where?
The Graham Street Church of Christ Family Center parking lot 375 N Graham St.
How it works
First come, first serve. Cars line up on Virginia St.
Community Kitchen
When?
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Thursday of the month from 5:30 pm -7:00 pm
Where?
The Graham Street Church of Christ Family Center - 375 N Graham St.
Seasonal
Easter Baskets - Sign up during pantry hours for any children 10 and under within your household during March.
School Supplies - During August, funds are given to the Stephenville School Supply Project. Funds are used to purchase supplies for the upcoming year.
Household Goods
A select assortment of household goods are available during panty hours. If you have a specific need you can stop in or give us a call during hours Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 10 am - 3pm.
Pledge Letters
Basic Needs can contribute to rent and utilities through pledge letters, which are started at H.O.P.E.
Community Pantry
When?
The 3rd Thursday every month from 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
Where?
The First Baptist Church parking lot on Tarleton Street, 334 Green St.
How it works
Line up and check in cars on Barton St. Follow the line as you drive through and groceries will be placed in your car.
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