Frequently Asked Questions
What days and times do you serve lunch?
The Dining Car serves lunch from 10:45am to 1:00pm, closing after cleanup. On Saturdays we distribute sack food lunches from 9:00 to 10:00am.
What foods do you serve?
We serve a variety of foods – hot entrees, pastas, soups, sandwiches, salads, fruits, breads, and desserts. A recent lunch menu included tamales, Spanish rice, chipotle buttered corn, and pudding. Weekly menus are posted on our Facebook page.
What other services are offered?
Showers available weekdays toiletries and towels provided. We also have a washer and dryer for up to two loads of laundry per guest per week, with laundry soap provided.
Our case manager on staff can assist with securing additional needs and services.
Can your visitors get assistance with some of the social services offered in Sherman such as Food Stamps, Indigent Health Care, Dental assistance, and other services?
Yes. For help connecting with a variety of additional services, please call our office to speak with the case manager.
Are there items that Grand Central Station needs?
Yes. Donations are critical to our work for our community. Please check our page about Giving for a list of what is most needed at this time.
Do you need additional volunteers?
Yes! All of our programs rely on volunteers to meet community needs, and there are a variety of ways to serve.
Volunteering in The Dining Car requires a Food Handler certificate. It involves a short course and test. Please bring your certificate to be filed at Grand Central Station.
Do you collaborate with other organizations in the area that serve the same population?
Yes, we are members of Grayson County Social Services Association and Texoma Homeless Coalition and work closely with a number of organizations and governmental agencies in order to provide more and better assistance to those around us.
Do you have work that can be done by youth and/or adult volunteers that do not have Food Handler licenses?
Yes. We have a number of jobs and projects that can be performed by groups and persons who do not hold Food Handler licenses. Please call our office during business hours to be connected with a project of interest to you.
Do you serve meals on special holidays?
Yes, we have special meals and celebrations on a number of special occasions and holidays like Thanksgiving. These celebrations may take the form of a special meal, goody bags, decorations, cake and ice cream, and gifts during the holidays.