Clothing & essentials
Clean clothing, shoes, hygiene items, and other necessities when suitable donations are available.
Get Help • You deserve dignity and hope
You don't have to figure everything out alone.
If you or your family are facing a difficult season, The Caring Shelf is here to listen and help you explore practical next steps. You do not need to have all the answers before reaching out.
We respond as staff and resources allow. We are not a 24-hour emergency service.
Ways we may help
Practical care, one need at a time.
Families & children
Baby and children's items, basic household goods, and practical support during difficult transitions, subject to availability.
Getting back on your feet
Interview clothing and guidance toward employment, education, housing, or other community resources.
Teens in crisis
Compassionate conversations, resource navigation, and information about mentorship opportunities and next steps.
Request assistance
Tell us what you need.
Request assistance privately
Tell us what items or resources would help. Our team will follow up when possible. Please do not include Social Security numbers, medical records, or other sensitive documents.
This request is not a guarantee of assistance. For immediate danger call 911; for emotional crisis support call or text 988.
Contact our team and briefly describe the items or support you're looking for, the ages or sizes involved (when relevant), and the best way to reach you.
We may use an intake form to understand your needs and contact you if appropriate items become available. Requests are not guarantees of assistance.
Your privacy matters.
For your safety, please do not send Social Security numbers, medical records, or other sensitive documents through ordinary text messages or email.
We will discuss any additional intake details privately if needed.
Immediate emotional support
Need someone to talk to right now?
Call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Support is free, confidential, and available 24/7. You can reach out for yourself or someone you care about.
Wondering what calling 988 is like?
Hear directly from the 988 Lifeline and learn what happens when you reach out. You can explore official videos and personal stories before making the call.
Explore 988 resources and stories →If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911.
Visit or reach out
The Caring Shelf • 4821 Green Oaks Drive, River Oaks, TX 76114
Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. • (682) 481-1559
