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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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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
Target Group: Low income
Phone: (512) 684-2119
Address: 8201 S Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78745
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
Provides clothing vouchers, emergency food assistance, rent and utility assistance. Also Emergency & Disaster Services. Only the final $100 of the bill will be paid. If bill is over $100, client will be required to complete the co-payment before a check will be processed. Will be required to come in to complete consent form for CPS. Only take 8 to 10 appointments a week.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-12pm and 1pm-5pm
Area(s) Served: Bexar
Application Process: Make an application for assistance; obtain required documents; process through a case worker
Eligibility Requirements: Must provide ID, Social Security card, proof of residence, and proof of income or assistance if any; must also provide their metered bill
Phone: (210) 352-2000
Address: 521 W Elmira San Antonio, TX 78212
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
Seasonal Senior Farmers’ Market Program provides fresh produce to qualifying seniors. It is available March through November of each year.
Target Group: Senior, low income
Eligibility Requirements: under 185% of Federal Poverty Level; age 60 & above
Phone: (210) 337-3663
Address: 5200 Enrique M. Barrera Parkway San Antonio, TX 78227