Food Pantry

The Samaritan Inn Food Pantry

The Samaritan Inn Food Pantry provides grocery-store-style food access to individuals and families across Collin County. As part of The Samaritan Inn’s comprehensive continuum of care, the pantry helps stabilize households facing food insecurity and financial hardship — strengthening families before, during, and after crisis.

Those Seeking Help:

The Samaritan Inn Food Pantry is located at 1601 N. Waddill St, McKinney, TX 75069. During the week, we offer an in-person shopping experience. On Saturdays, you can find us at one of our mobile food distributions that offer a drive-through experience where you can collect pre-packaged staples, meat, and dairy products.

New clients are welcome to apply for access during business hours, Tuesday through Friday.  Please bring a photo ID and proof of current address (e.g. lease or utility bill).  A photo of these items on a phone is fine – hard copy not required.  Proof of current address is not expected for our neighbors experiencing homelessness.

Our service areas include: Anna, Altoga, Blue Ridge, Celina, Copeville, Farmersville, Josephine, Lavon, Lowry Crossing, McKinney, Melissa, Nevada, New Hope, Princeton, Prosper, Van Alstyne, Westminster, and Weston.

Food Pantry Location:

1601 N. Waddill Street
McKinney, TX 75069

Hours of Operation:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
10:00 AM – 2:45 PM
(closed 1:00 pm – 1:30 PM for restocking)
Friday 9:00 AM – 1:45 PM

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Mobile Food Services

Mobile Food Distribution is a great way to take advantage of our services on the weekends. Throughout the month, our mobile distribution team, and our generous volunteers, setup a drive-through experience where you can collect pre-packaged staples, meat, and dairy products (availability of specific good does vary).

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    First United Methodist Church
    315 N Church St. McKinney TX 75069
    Every Second Saturday of the Month 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM,
    Every Fourth Saturday of the Month 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
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    First Christian Church McKinney
    1800 West Hunt, McKinney, TX 75069
    Every First Saturday of the Month 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
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    The McKinney First Baptist Church
    401 W Erwin Ave, McKinney, TX 75069 South Parking Lot
    Every Third Saturday of the Month 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Emergency Financial Assistance


  1. Emergency Rent Assistance
    We provide rent payment assistance for McKinney Residents experiencing hardship.
    Learn more

  2. Emergency Utility Assistance
    The Assistance Application is available for those living within our service area.
    Learn more

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Volunteers and Donors

Volunteers

All volunteers are coordinated through The Samaritan Inn’s volunteer system. More details are found below in the FAQ section.

Donors

Bold action requires bold investment. Join us in making a difference—your financial support powers life-changing programs like food access, emergency rent and utility assistance, and case management. Become a supporter, donate here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does The Samaritan Inn offer this service?

The needs in Collin County are rising sharply—particularly for working families at risk of homelessness.

This expansion allows us to:

  • Respond more effectively to the homelessness and food insecurity crisis
  • Combine our expertise and resources to serve more people, earlier in their journey
  • Create a more efficient, impactful nonprofit infrastructure in Collin County

All volunteers will be managed and coordinated through The Samaritan Inn’s volunteer system. This ensures consistency, streamlined communication, and alignment with our unified mission. If you are interested in volunteering at the food pantry, you can sign up for volunteer opportunities here. 

The Samaritan Inn Food Pantry came from an operational alignment of two trusted local nonprofits that share common roots and values:

  • Community Lifeline Center (CLC) has served Collin County for 36 years, helping families in crisis avoid homelessness through food and emergency financial assistance.
  • The Samaritan Inn, founded 40 years ago, has become the county’s largest and most comprehensive provider of shelter and transitional housing.

Both organizations were founded in the 1980s by the same McKinney-area churches, born out of a shared commitment to serve neighbors in need. Over the decades, each organization has played a vital role in stabilizing families and individuals facing hardship.