# St. Vincent de Paul - St. Anthony Conference - Lindale, TX (Full Reference) > Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Anthony Conference - a Catholic lay organization serving neighbors in need in the Lindale ISD area of East Texas. We provide direct financial assistance, monthly food distribution, and community resource referrals. ## About The St. Anthony Conference is part of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, District Council of East Texas. Grounded in Catholic faith, we serve the poor and vulnerable through personal relationships and direct aid, seeing the face of Christ in every individual we help. ## Services - **Financial Assistance**: Utility bills, rent, motel stays, and emergency aid for Lindale ISD area residents - **Feed the Need**: Monthly community food distribution program — 2nd Saturday of every month, 9:00-10:00 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church, 16314 FM 849, Lindale, TX 75771 - **Christmas Program**: Gifts for nursing home residents and families in need - **Resource Referrals**: Connection to 19 local organizations for food, health, legal, housing, and employment services ## Contact - Phone (Help Line): 903-590-7609 - Email: LindaleSVDP@gmail.com - Mailing: P.O. Box 1994, Lindale, TX 75771 - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561369232431 - Donate: https://givebutter.com/lindalesvdp ## Meetings Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 12:00 PM Holy Family Catholic Church, 16314 FM 849, Lindale, TX 75771 ## Links - [Home](https://lindalesvdp.com/) - [Local Area Resources](https://lindalesvdp.com/resources/) - [Feed the Need Program](https://lindalesvdp.com/feed-the-need/) - [Donate](https://lindalesvdp.com/donate/) ## Local Area Resources Directory A comprehensive directory of community resources in the Lindale/Tyler, East Texas area. ### Food & Basic Needs - **David Powell Food Pantry**: 402 W Hubbard St, Lindale, TX 75771. Phone: 903-882-8506. 1st & 3rd Tue/Wed: 9am-12pm; 2nd Tue: 6pm-8pm. Serves residents within Lindale ISD boundaries. Provides groceries and community support. Also houses a WIC office and We Care Thrift Shop. - **Lindale St. Vincent de Paul Food Distribution**: Holy Family Catholic Church, 16314 FM 849, Lindale, TX 75771. Phone: 903-590-7609. 2nd Saturday of each month, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (Drive-through). Monthly drive-through food distribution for neighbors in need. - **Swan Food Bank**: 11364 US Hwy 69 N, Tyler, TX 75706. Phone: 903-705-9170. Food Distribution: Tuesdays, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Provides free food assistance to Smith County residents. Valid ID required. ### Health & Medical Services - **Bethesda Health Services**: 215 W Margaret St, Lindale, TX 75771. Phone: 903-596-8353 (appointment required). Affordable medical and dental care for low-income, uninsured working adults. Services include primary care, women's health, mental health, and chronic disease management. - **St. Vincent de Paul Pharmacy**: 5750 Pineland Dr #280, Dallas, TX 75231. Phone: 469-232-9902. Provides free prescription medications to uninsured Texas residents. Medications are mailed directly to the patient. ### Legal Services - **Lone Star Legal Aid**: 110 N College Ave #302, Tyler, TX 75702. Phone: 903-595-4781. Free civil legal assistance for low-income individuals and families. Handles housing (eviction/foreclosure), family law, consumer issues, and more. - **Adult Protective Services**: 302 E Rieck Rd, Tyler, TX 75703. Phone: 1-800-252-5400 (Abuse Hotline). Investigates abuse/neglect of elderly or disabled adults. Call the hotline to report abuse. Can provide financial assistance for rent/utilities in crisis. ### Counseling & Support - **The Journey Center**: 215 W Margaret St, Lindale, TX 75771. Phone: 430-235-7004. Email: info@lindalejourney.com. A community hub offering professional counseling services (mental health, trauma, grief, addiction), support groups, and personal growth workshops. - **Trotter House Lindale**: 215 W Margaret St, Lindale, TX 75771. Phone: 430-235-4411. Pregnancy and family resource center offering free pregnancy testing, sonograms, parenting classes, life skills education, and baby supplies. - **The Gabriel Project**: 1910 ESE Loop 323, PMB #218, Tyler, TX 75701. Phone: 888-300-5112 (24/7 Hotline). Confidential support for pregnant women and new mothers. East Texas network of volunteers. ### Housing & Utilities Assistance - **ETX Aging & Disability Resource Center**: 107 Woodbine Pl, Longview, TX 75601. Phone: 855-937-2372 (Press 1, then 1, enter zip code). Connects seniors and individuals with disabilities to resources like affordable housing, caregiver support, Medicare advice, and transition assistance. - **PATH (People Attempting To Help)**: 402 W Front St, Tyler, TX 75702. Phone: 903-597-7284. Emergency assistance for rent and utilities, transitional housing, and food pantry services. - **Salvation Army of Tyler**: 633 N Broadway Ave, Tyler, TX 75702. Phone: 903-592-4361. Provides emergency shelter, rent assistance (requires eviction notice), food pantry, and transitional housing programs. - **Utilities Assistance (GETCAP)**: 1010 W SW Loop 323, Tyler, TX 75701. Phone: 800-621-5746. Greater East Texas Community Action Program. Energy assistance and weatherization for low-income households. ### Employment, Financial & Other - **Heart & Hands of East Texas**: 215 Margaret St, Lindale, TX 75771. Phone: 903-918-7314. Christian ministry offering job training, life skills classes, and support for women. - **Lifeline Program (Internet/Phone)**: Federal program providing monthly discounts on phone or internet service for eligible low-income subscribers. - **Find Employment (KETK)**: Local job listings and employment resources. - **We Care Thrift Shop**: 402 W Hubbard St, Lindale, TX 75771. Phone: 903-882-8408. Wed: 7am-3pm; Fri-Sat: 10am-4pm. Low-cost clothing and household items. Proceeds support the food pantry. - **The Blessing Place**: 309 E North St, Lindale, TX 75771. Phone: 903-881-6296 (Church Office). Email: BlessingPlace@LifeSourceLindale.com. Wed-Sat: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Provides clothing and small household items at no cost to those in need.