ASSISTANCE DIRECTORY
2-1-1 Texas/United Way Helpline
Whether you need help finding child care, food stamps, care for an aging parent or a haven from domestic violence, 2-1-1 is the number to call when you don’t know who to call. Trained HELPLINE specialists are good listeners, blending understanding and expertise to provide information and referrals drawn from a comprehensive data base of social services.
Contact:
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Society of St. Stephen
Society of St. Stephen is a 501c3 community outreach assistance ministry service persons living in the Humble, New Caney, and Splendora school districts. Each Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning from 9 am to 11:30 am families are given help with food, clothing and limited financial assistance.
Contact:
Karen Mashburn, Director SOSS
2307 Crystal Springs Dr.
Kingwood, TX 77339
Mailing Address:
PO Box 6989
Kingwood, TX 77325
281-358-2137
Kingwood United Methodist Church
Community Support Program
Food Pantry - Mon, Wed, Fri
Contact:
2307 Crystal Springs Drive Houston, TX 77339
281-358-7722
Humble Area Assistance Ministry (HAAM)
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Rental Assistance
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Utility Assistance
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Clothing Assistance
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Prescription Assistance
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Assistance with Eyeglasses
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Birth Certificates and ID Assistance
Please note, you must live in one of the following zip codes to receive assistance at HAAM: 77336, 77345, 77357, 77396, 77338, 77346, 77365, 77532, 77339, 77347, 77372, 77044
You are strongly urged to Call Client Services before visiting.
Contact:
HAAM Client Services Building
1302 First Street
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-3663
Hours of Operation:
Appointment: Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 12:00 pm
Walk-ins: Monday – Thursday 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Family Promise of Lake Houston
Family Promise of Lake Houston will provide a caring and positive environment for homeless children and their families while they design and execute a plan to break the cycle of homelessness in their lives.
Contact:
281-441-3754
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Society of St. Vincent de Paul provides short-term financial, material, and emotional support and work person-to-person through advocacy, education and referral efforts to break cycles of poverty, empower people and promote self-sufficiency. The society also provides “In-Kind” services including donated furniture, clothing, household items and emergency gasoline vouchers.
The Society serves the following zip codes: 77336 (Huffman), 77338 and 77339 (Humble), 77345 (Kingwood), 77346 (Atascocita), 77357 (New Caney), 77365 (Porter), and 77372 (Splendora).
Mission Greenspoint
Pregnancy Assistance: Monday – Thursday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm by appointment only. For appointment please call: 281-872-1422
Note: This center does not provide referrals for abortion services
Contact:
11947 N. Freeway
Houston, TX 77060
281-872-1422
281-872-2044 fax
mgpinfo@missiongreenspoint.com
Please allow 1 – 2 days for a response.
Hope Now
Hope Now is the vision of Mission Centers of Houston. We seek to offer programs, opportunities, and relationships and educational experiences that increase our community’s ability to experience Hoe Now in a what that propels them to a greater life of empowerment sustainability and knowledge of Jesus Christ.
Mission Centers of Houston has three locations:
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Gano Mission Center
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Joy Fellowship Center
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Mildred McWhorter Missionary Building
They have food panty and clothing. They do not give out monetary support.
Contact:
713-227-0304
Search Homeless Services
Emergency Aid Resource Center for the Homeless
Contact:
Search Homeless Services
2505 Fannin
Houston, TX 77002
713-739-7752
713-739-9201 fax
Salvation Army Facilities and Locations
Greater Houston Area Command
The Salvation Army Greater Houston Area Command
1500 Austin St · (800) 728-7825
The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center
2208 Washington Ave · (713) 869-3551
In-store shopping
Salvation Army
4516 Irvington Blvd · (713) 692-0522
The Salvation Army Jones Residence
1603 McGowen St · (713) 650-6530
Salvation Army
2407 N Main St · (713) 224-2875
Salvation Army International Corporation
7920 Cook Rd · (713) 988-5201
The Salvation Army
12507 Windfern Rd · (832) 200-4620
The Salvation Army East Harris County
Pasadena, TX · (713) 378-0020
Salvation Army of Garden City
9717 W Montgomery Rd · (832) 201-8076
The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center
6150 Bissonnet St · (713) 778-1161
In-store shopping
Salvation Army Boys & Girls
2600 Aldine Westfield Rd · (713) 694-5688
The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center
8145 S Texas 6 · (281) 530-1007
In-store shopping
The Salvation Army Young Adult Resource Center (YARC)
1621 McGowen St · (713) 658-9205
Interfaith Hospitality Network
Emergency Basic Needs Program
Serving the following zip codes:
77014, 77032, 77038, 77050, 77060, 77064, 77066, 77067, 77068, 77069, 77070, 77073, 77086, 77090, 77373, 77379, 77388, and 77389
Contact:
281-885-4567
Appointments are required; call 281-583-5600 from Monday – Friday, 9:00 am to Noon and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Emergency Shelters
Harris County Assistance Programs
If you are a low to moderate income individual or family living in Houston or Harris County area, the Gulf Coast Community Services Association (GCCSA) can provide you with short term help on bills and expenses, and at the same time ensure you have access to longer term support.
Contact:
Main Office: University Business Park
5000 Gulf Freeway
Building One
Houston, TX 77023
713-393-4700
Coalition for the homeless: 713-739-7514
United Way helpline: 713-957-4351
Retire Guide - SNAP
The federal food assistance program, SNAP, sometimes also called Food Stamps, is available to low-income households to encourage healthy food choices. We have developed a new guide aimed at educating senior citizens about the benefits of this great program.
Please feel free to visit the Retire Guide Food Stamps for Seniors Guide at: https://www.retireguide.com/social-
security/benefits/food-stamps-for-seniors/
Retire Guide - Medicare Grocery Benefit
Another Retire Guide resource is the Medicare Grocery Benefit, which is a great food program for seniors. You can access it at: https://www.retireguide.com/medicare/medica
re-advantage-plans/grocery-benefit/
Autism Speaks - Financial Assistance Resources
People with autism and their families often have a variety of additional expenses required to meet their unique needs. Many are looking for financial assistance. Autism Speaks has compiled a list of different types of resources on this page to help you seek support in your area.
St. Mary Magdalene Social Services Magdalene House
Eviction & Utility Pledge Assistance
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Note: Magdalene House does not offer a rental assistance program.
Residents living in the following zip codes may call and schedule an appointment for assistance: 77044, 77338, 77346, 77347, and 77396.
Electricity Assistance Center Point Entergy
Gulf Coast Community Services Association (GCCSA)
Contact:
Corporate Office
9320 Kirby Drive Houston, TX 77054
713-393-4700
HCS Home & Community Based Services Vita Living, Inc
Vita Living, Inc.
Contact:
Main Office
3300 South Gessner Road
Ste 150 Houston, TX 77063
713-292-1800