Who Can Visit?
The Opal J. Smith Food Pantry serves Balch Springs residents only. You don't need an appointment to visit — walk-ins are welcome. When you come for the first time, you'll just need to bring a valid ID and show that you live in Balch Springs.
Items Needed for Registration
- A valid photo ID
- Proof that you live in Balch Springs
How Often You Can Visit?
You can visit twice a week. In emergency situations, you may be able to come up to three times a week.
Good to Know
Each visit, you can expect to leave with enough food to last your household one to two weeks. The pantry has a wide variety of items, though the exact selection can vary from visit to visit based on what's available.
Food & Essentials
The pantry offers a large variety of food, including frozen meats, milk, eggs, canned vegetables and meats, dried beans, rice, pasta, and cereals. Pet food and snacks are also available. Non-food essentials such as toiletries, diapers, formula, and household items are available as well, though the selection of food and non-food essentials may vary from week to week based on availability.
How to Pick Up
The Opal J. Smith Food Pantry is a walk-in pantry. No appointment is necessary — just show up during open hours and staff will help you.
Ways to Give
The pantry welcomes donations of food, clothing, hygiene products, household items, and money. You can give online at the Sharing Life donation page. For checks, please mail them to 3795 W. Emporium Circle, Mesquite, TX 75150. To reach the organization, you can call (972) 285-5819 or email Info@Sharing.Life.
How to Join the Team?
Volunteers are essential to the work of Sharing Life. You can sign up to volunteer online at sharing-life-community-outreach.volunteerlocal.com. You can also fill out a volunteer application in person at 3795 W. Emporium Circle, Mesquite, TX 75150. Anyone under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian signature on their application, and anyone 15 or younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during their shift. For group volunteering or other questions, email Volunteer@Sharing.Life.