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The American Legion’s Family Support Network is ready to provide immediate assistance to service personnel and families whose lives have been directly affected by Operation Iraqi Freedom and America’s war on terror. The request is received at the toll-free number: 1-800-504-4098 The name, address and telephone number of the caller, as well as the reason for the call, are collected. The call is referred to the department. The department refers the call to a local post. The local post contacts the family and provides the assistance, if resources are available, or refers the family to other local agencies. In case of financial need, the post provides the necessary funds or assists the family in applying for Temporary Financial Assistance, if minor children are in the home
Area(s) Served: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, McMullen, Medina, Wilson
Target Group: Veterans
Fees: None
Application Process: See website link
Eligibility Requirements: OIF or OEF Combat Veteran
Phone: (800) 504-4098
Address: PO Box 1055 Indianapolis, IN 46208
Web: Go to site
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Community Outreach Organization whose goal is to provide supplemental food assistance of fresh vegetables and healthy nutritious grocery products to those in need. Collaborative partners are the San Antonio Food Bank, Alamo United Methodist Church and the National Veterans Outreach Program of the American GI Forum. Agency partners with the San Antonio Food Bank. Food distributed to Seniors the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Food for Veterans and Needy Families distributed by appointment. Provide clothing and other items to struggling individuals and their families as they become available.
Area(s) Served: Bexar
Target Group: Low income
Phone: (210) 284-4391
Address: 14094 Nacogdoches Road San Antonio, TX 78247
Provide food, household necessities, clothing, & service referrals to residents who live within the four zip codes that surround Bulverde– 78163, 78070, 78258, and 78260. Also provides groceries & goods one time to individuals or families who live outside of our service area, as well as provide information and referrals to direct them to appropriate service providers in their residential area. No one in need is ever turned away empty handed.
Hours: Tuesday 10am-6pm; Wednesday & Thursday 9am-3pm. Other hours by appointment only.
Area(s) Served: Comal
Phone: (830) 438-7899
Address: 2295-1 Bulverde Road Bulverde, TX 78163
Offer a food Pantry, rental/mortgage assistance, and utility assistance.
Phone: (830) 980-4673
Address: 4476 Route 281 Spring Branch, TX 78260
In partnership with Comal County Senior Center, provides Meals on Wheels (Home Delivered Meals.) Also provide food and financial assistance to local (78133) families in crisis. * San Antonio Food Bank assists with food pantry program. * Loan Durable Medical Equipment. * Thrift Store: located at 1941 FM 2673, Sattler, TX 78133. Phone: 830-964-2364 (Hours Mon-Sat 9-3). Recreation Center provides educational opportunities and recreational activities for all ages.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Eligibility Requirements: Canyon Lake 78133 & part of 78132
Phone: (830) 964-2324
Address: 1917 FM 2673 Sattler, TX 78133
Provides food and grocery products to more than 350 Partner Agencies in 21 Central Texas counties.
Area(s) Served: Gillespie
Phone: (512) 684-2119
Address: 8201 S Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78745
* Utility assistance {Disconnect notice required for utility assistance; can help 1x per yr.} * Prescription assistance ($40 max.) * Mail service; ID recovery, such as Drivers License, TX ID, and Birth Certificates. * Counseling and referrals to other agencies. * Groceries and/or clothing are provided to clients with a permanent residence once every 2 months. * Bus tickets/passes (only with a verified medical appointment, job interviews or starting full-time job)
Hours: Mon-Thu 9am-3:30pm and Friday 9am-11:30am
Target Group: Low income, Seniors
Application Process: Provide photo ID, Social Security card, and disconnect notice.
Eligibility Requirements: >60 or disabled; name on bill
Phone: (210) 223-4099
Address: 110 McCullough San Antonio, TX 78215
Assists families who have encountered a financial emergency with food.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Application Process: Complete application.
Eligibility Requirements: Must live in zip codes 78133 or some of 78132; financial difficulty
Address: 1917 FM 2673 Canyon Lake, TX 78133
Offers crisis intervention and assistance with personal and family problems requiring profession direction. Provides emergency assistance with food, clothing and medication, and emergency utility assistance for those in specified areas of town (Southside; see zip code list. Also serving Somerset, Jourdanton, and Von Ormy.) A food distribution center for the San Antonio Food Bank’s Project H.O.P.E commodity program. Distributes free groceries to persons aged 60 and older who meet financial eligibility criteria.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Application Process: Call for more information
Eligibility Requirements: Service area for financial help: 78211, 78214, 78221, 78224, 78242, 78264, 78002, 78026, 78069, 78073.
Phone: (210) 334-2300
Address: 7607 Somerset Road San Antonio, TX 78211
Vouchers and aid including medications, emergency financial assistance for bills, and food pantry. Guadalupe and surrounding rural counties through food distribution, assistance programs, education and advocacy. Serves in Guadalupe and surrounding rural counties. Assistance Requirements 1) Obtain a referral note or card from one of the local community service organizations listed below in the "Referral Directory". (This is MANDATORY) 2) Bring the referral to our office, and fill out a brief form. 3) Pick up your food from our pantry.
Hours: Tue-Fri 9am-5pm
Area(s) Served: Guadalupe, Comal
Eligibility Requirements: Referral from community agency.
Phone: (830) 372-4900
Address: 767 S Saunders Street Seguin, TX 78155
The Mission of Endeavors is to passionately serve vulnerable people in crisis through our innovative, personalized approach. We seek to unify families and communities torn apart by poverty, unemployment, or neglect by providing real, practical solutions and a path to earned income. We do this through a wide array of programs and services supporting children, families, veterans and those struggling with mental illness and other significant disabilities.
Area(s) Served: Bexar
Target Group: Low income, all ages, homeless and Veterans
Eligibility Requirements: Low income
Phone: (210) 431-6466
Address: 6363 De Zavala Road San Antonio, TX 78249
Homelessness Prevention & Stabilization Services to Veterans. Offices in San Antonio & Kerrville. Supportive Services offered include: - Case Management - Development of a Housing Stability Plan - Assistance to obtain benefits - Referrals to community agencies Limited Financial Assistance - Based on financial need - Assistance available for rent, utilities and/or deposits, child care, auto repair, moving & storage costs, bus fare - Emergency supplies - Limited legal assistance - Budget and housing counseling * Services are provided to: very low income Veteran families; veterans currently living in their home & at risk for eviction; veterans currently homeless & scheduled to move into housing within 90 days or veterans that have become homeless within the past 90 days. Assistance in locating employment.
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Area(s) Served: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, McMullen, Medina, Wilson, Bexar
Target Group: Homeless, Homeless Prevention, Veteran and Veteran Family
Application Process: Pre-Screening, Intake Screening, Case Management
Eligibility Requirements: Veteran. Homelessness. Rent: eviction notice
Phone: 210-469-9664
Address: 8410 Datapoint Dr San Antonio, TX 78229
Many programs to provide help for families that have had an unforeseen emergency. Other programs offer support that makes families more stable and self-sufficient. 1) Rent assistance, mortgage or utility payments. This is one time help that enables the family to survive a crisis. 2) Clothes Closet for families in the New Braunfels area in need of good used clothing and household goods. Service is by appointment and the clothes are free. Call for an appointment at 830-625-7100. 3) Food Pantry (by appointment) Donations and volunteers welcome.
Phone: (830) 625-7100
Address: 55131 I-35 S New Braunfels, TX 78132
Food pantry.
Phone: (830) 612-2010
Address: 7789 FM 1283 Lake Hills, TX 78063
Implements a case management program to work with families on an ongoing basis to help them identify the root causes of their food insecurity and to help them develop a proactive plan to become more self-sufficient. SA Hope's model is based on providing a hand-up, rather than a hand-out. SA Hope works with a number of local nonprofit agencies to provide a variety of life skill and prevention-based programs to strengthen the family. Emergency Food and Clothing, Case Management Monday thru Friday 9 am - 5 pm and Saturday 9 am - 2 pm.
Phone: (210) 732-3776
Address: 321 N General McMullin Drive San Antonio, TX 78237