About us

Who we are

The Dallas High Shoals Christian Social Ministry (DCM) was started in 1986 as a Christmas assistance program for the Dallas area. It was evident at that time that there was a definite need that went above just the holiday season. We became a nonprofit organization that is supported by the Dallas Ministerial Association and our local churches.

We serve Gaston County with our focus being on the residents of Dallas, High Shoals, Alexis and Stanley. With donations from our community, Second Harvest Food Bank, and other businesses, we help families in need who live in Gaston County with food and hygiene items. We also partner with the United Way of Gaston County and other businesses to help families in crisis with utility assistance, certain medication needs and Christmas Assistance.

What we do

Who we are

Office hours are Monday and Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Food distribution days are Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Donations: We are accepting food, hygiene, and monetary donations at this time. Due to Covid-19, NO HOUSEHOLD OR CLOTHING DONATIONS. New coats and blankets will be accepted.

Food: Food assistance is available for anyone who lives in Gaston County. No ID is required for TEFAP food assistance. Due to the current pandemic, food is distributed via drive thru only. No appointment is required. Food is distributed on a first come first serve basis. Clients are asked to line up in the parallel parking spaces on Trade St and continue on to College St. Food distribution is every Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 12pm.

Utility assistance: To receive utility assistance you must live in Dallas, High Shoals, Alexis, or Stanley. Clients can only receive help with utilities every six months. The amount available to pay on client’s utilities is determined by the amount of funds available at the time. An appointment is required for utility assistance. Please call the office to make an appointment.

Medication: All medication requests are handled over the phone. Clients who live in the Dallas, High Shoals, Alexis and Stanley area can receive help on certain prescription medications and some over the counter medications at Dallas Express Pharmacy only. Medication assistance is determined on a case to case basis. Please call and speak to a volunteer.

Christmas Assistance: Our Christmas assistance program is available for residents of Dallas, High Shoals, Alexis and Stanley only. The application process begins in November. A birth certificate and proof of guardianship is required for each child. If your child has received assistance in the past then you do not need to resubmit any government forms.

We do not help with Rent, Mortgage payments, Internet bills or transportation needs. If you require help with these or have any other need, please contact the NC 211 United Way resource line

Civil rights statement

Civil Rights Nondiscriminatory Statement

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a complaint

Additional Information

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992.

Directions

Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

Mail:

U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

Fax: (202) 690-7442

Email: program.intake@usda.gov

Contacting us:

Email: Dallasministry@yahoo.com

Phone: 704-922-1236

Mailing address: PO box 832 Dallas NC 28034

Physical address: 305 E Trade St. Dallas NC 28034.