Find Additional Food Access Resources:
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211 Helpline |
Dial 2-1-1 on your phone to reach United Way’s free and confidential helpline. 211 is available 24/7, and can connect you to food assistance, health care, and more. |
Child Food Resources |
Contact Jamie Palefsky at Jamie_Palefskey@baylor.edu |
Child Nutrition Resources |
“Ensuring Access to the Child Nutrition Programs in the Event of School Closures:” Learn more about additional waivers that your state can request to increase access, model meal programs during school closures, and more. |
Curbside Meal Program for Youth |
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is offering a Curbside Meal Program for Youth (ages 1 to 18) – distributing a snack and lunch Mon.-Fri. from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. A total of 50 meals will be available at 47 sites. |
Double Up Houston |
Double your SNAP benefits (formerly “food stamps”) dollar-for-dollar, up to $20 a day, on fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets and farm stands throughout the city. More information at https://www.urbanharvest.org/farmers-market/SNAP/ |
Emergency Food Assistance |
Contact Wyonella Henderson-Greene at Wyonella_Henderson-Greene@baylor.edu |
Food Assistance Map |
Find food assistance from organizations and agencies across Houston with this interactive map |
Houston Food Bank |
Find a Food Pantry near you; receive SNAP assistance; access the Portwall Pantry; and download the Houston Food Bank app for additional food assistance and support |
SNAP Benefits (Formerly known as “Food Stamps”) |
Visit www.YourTexasBenefits.com to find out how to apply for SNAP Benefits online. This website also offers additional resources for: the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program; Health Care; Support Services; and the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program. |
Various Texas Food Resources |
For ongoing updates, visit: https://www.covid19txfoodresources.org |
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