In order to qualify for services, clients must meet the following:

1. Clients must reside in the following zip codes.
   • For Food, Rent and Utility Assistance, clients must reside in the zip codes: 75149, 75150, 75180, 75181, 75182
   • Limited Utility Assistance is also offered for zip code: 75159
2. For any service provided, Clients must provide Proof of residence. Proof of residence is considered to be a piece of mail delivered by the US postal service and must dated within the last thirty days.
3. For any service provided, Clients must provide Picture ID for head of household and Social Security cards or another form of ID for everyone residing in the household.
4. For financial assistance, Clients must provide proof of income.
   • Proof of Income may be a recent paycheck stub, unemployment determination letter, work’s compensation letter, social security and/or disability benefit determination letter.
   • Clients may not be currently receiving TANF, AFDC, Section 8 Housing, Utility Assistance or other government assistance, as the safety net to prevent crisis is already established for these households.
5. For financial assistance, Clients must provide proof of crisis.
6. For financial assistance, Clients must provide the past due bill and/or disconnect notice. MSS will not partner with a client to pay a bill until that bill is past due.
7. Clients may receive emergency food supplies three times in a twelve month period.
8. Clients, who qualify, may receive emergency financial assistance one time in a twelve month period.

If you meet the eligibility requirements listed above, please click the available services link to determine how to access services.