Community Programs

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*Now Scheduling Appointments*

The Assistance Center of Collin County, in partnership with Resurrection Lutheran Church, provides free backpacks filled with school supplies to eligible students in Pre-K through Grade 12.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Reside in Collin County
• Have children entering Pre-K through Grade 12
• Schedule an appointment in advance

Required Documents

• Please bring the following documents to your scheduled appointment:
• Photo ID for all adults in the household
• Birth Certificates for all school-aged children
• Current Utility Bill (Proof of Residency)
• SNAP award letter or Free/Reduced-Price School Meals
• (If you don't have either SNAP or Free/Reduced lunches, Last Three Paycheck Stubs counts)

Pickup Information

Date: Saturday, August 1st, 2026

Location:

Resurrection Lutheran Church

1919 Independence Parkway

Plano, TX 75075

Your pickup time and detailed Instructions will be included in your appointment confirmation

APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. Please register online to schedule your appointment

https://assistancecenter.jotform.com/251595120956057

Our Tools for School and Backpack Program is Sponsored by ATMOS Energy

• This initiative was created as a way for clients to "pay it forward" and support the next family in need.  This is a year-round program divided into 4 quarters, each focused on meeting essential needs in our community.

As part of the process, once a client is approved for rent or utility assistance, they receive a "Next Steps" link that includes a list of requested items. Each client is asked to bring in ten items for the quarter that we assisted them in, from a list, to contribute to the program. 

• 1st Quarter - Homeless Essentials (Providing essential items to individuals experiencing homelessness to help them stay safe, warm, and supported.)
• 2nd Quarter - Tools 4 School (Equipping students with the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed in the classroom.)
• 3rd Quarter - Food Drive (Collecting and distributing food to help families in need and fight hunger in our community.)
• 4th Quarter - Christmas Gifts for Teens (Bringing joy to teens during the holiday season by providing gifts and showing them they are valued and cared for.)