A Bold Step

Forward

The Samaritan Inn Expands Services to Prevent Homelessness and Food Insecurity in Collin County

The Samaritan Inn is proud to announce the expansion of our services to include the grocery-store-style food pantry and emergency assistance programs formerly operated by Community Lifeline Center. This exciting operational alignment creates a unified system of care that helps families before, during, and after experiencing homelessness.

With this expansion, The Samaritan Inn now provides comprehensive prevention and response services—offering shelter, food access, emergency rent and utility assistance, job training, case management, and more. Together, these programs strengthen our ability to meet people earlier in their journey, stabilize families in crisis, and honor the dignity of every person we serve. Read the full press release here.

“This is the bold step Collin County needs. It’s about building the right structure—not just to respond to homelessness, but to prevent it.”
 — Jill Scigliano, CEO of The Samaritan Inn

Those Seeking Help:

The INN’s Food Pantry will remain at its current location, 1601 N Waddill St, McKinney TX 75069. During the week, we offer an in-person shopping experience at your local food pantry. On Saturdays, you can find us at one of our mobile food distributions that offer a drive-through experience. Mobile and satellite food distribution programs will continue uninterrupted. 

New clients are welcome to apply 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.

The service areas include: Anna, Altoga, Blue Ridge, Celina, Copeville, Farmersville, Josephine, Lavon, Lowry Crossing, McKinney, Melissa, Nevada, New Hope, Princeton, Prosper, Van A styne, 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

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).


  1. 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

  2. First Christian Church McKinney
    1800 West Hunt, McKinney, TX 75069
    Every First Saturday of the Month 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

  3. 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. Assistance is only available for rent applicable to the current month, funding is limited and applicants must not have a past-due balance. If you have any questions about eligibility, please email Tityana at tjones@saminn.org. At this time applications are NOT open.

  2. Emergency Utility Assistance

    The Assistance Application is available for Cirro Energy, CoServ, and TXU clients living within our service area. This application is not a guarantee of assistance. We do have limited funding. If you have any questions about eligibility, please email Tityana at tjones@saminn.org. At this time applications are NOT open.

The INN Pantry

Volunteers and Donors

Volunteers

As the operational alignment takes place, all volunteers from both organizations will be managed and 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 is this expansion happening now?

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

Community Lifeline Center staff will be invited to apply for open positions within The Samaritan Inn. 

As the operational alignment takes place, all volunteers from both organizations will be managed and coordinated through The Samaritan Inn’s volunteer system. This ensures consistency, streamlined communication, and alignment with our unified mission. Volunteers will continue supporting both pantry and shelter operations as part of one team.

In the coming months, all current Community Lifeline Volunteers will be asked to complete a background check and an orientation. Samaritan Inn Volunteers will now have new opportunities to volunteer at the Food Pantry. More details will be communicated to volunteers as this transition takes place.

For the present, if you are interested in volunteering at the food pantry, you can sign up for volunteer shifts here.

Clients will continue to receive services without interruption. Maintaining stability and dignity for those we serve is a top priority.

Both organizations are among only five agencies in Collin County authorized to serve unhoused individuals through the federal Continuum of Care (CAS/HMIS) system, ensuring seamless integration of services and data.

This is a 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.