Community Lifeline Center

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The Need

Collin County Facts: 

• Collin County is the 2nd wealthiest county in Texas.
• 1 in 6 children in Collin County faces food insecurity.
• Texas ranks #1 in food insecurity nationwide. 

Mission

For 36 years, the Community Lifeline Center (CLC) has assisted Collin County residents manage unforeseen and temporary crises with the goal of helping residents avoid homelessness with a grocery-store-style food pantry and through emergency rent and utility assistance.  

What We Do - Core Programs

1. Hunger Relief  In July 2025 CLC fed 12,000 individuals, 53% are disabled, elderly or children. In the past year alone, CLC supported more than 103,000 individuals through our various programs and services.

• Grocery-Style Food Pantry: Our client-choice pantry serves 150 families per day, allowing them to select nutritious food with dignity.
• Satellite Pantries & Mobile Distributions: We partner with local schools and community groups to bring food directly to underserved neighborhoods.

2. Emergency Financial Assistance - Since 2023, we have provided $60,000 in rental assistance and an additional $285,000 in emergency utility aid to help families remain stable during times of crisis.

• Rent Assistance: Short-term financial aid to prevent eviction.
• Utility Assistance: To prevent disconnection of critical services like water, gas, and electricity.

3. Case Management: Homelessness Prevention and Support 

• CLC is one of only five agencies in Collin County authorized to assist unhoused individuals through the federal Continuum of Care (CAS HMIS) housing system.
• Crisis Assistance & Our team works with clients to connect them to resources, stabilize their lives, and plan for the future.

The Impact

• Last year CLC distributed 1,250,000 pounds of food to families in Collin County.
• In June 2025, we saw a client increase of 45% over June 2024.
• We estimate 40% of the people we are serving have never asked for help before.
• This year, food distribution has amounted to 1.17 million meals, valued at $4.19 million.
• Only 27% of assistance applications are approved—the need far exceeds our resources.
• In 2023 alone, volunteer efforts at the pantry created an economic impact of $346,492.80, reflecting the deep commitment and generosity of our community.