HOUSTON AREA AID & RELIEF RESOURCES
The LBP Because She Cares Foundation is committed to helping individuals and families find the support they need during challenging moments. Whether you’re navigating financial hardship, seeking essential services, or looking for programs that support education, health, and community stability, this resource hub connects you with trusted organizations throughout the Greater Houston area.
Our goal is simple: to make it easier for you to access care, guidance, and opportunities because no one should face hardship alone.
FOOD ASSISTANCE
Houston Food Bank
Texas’s largest food bank offering food distribution sites, meal programs, and emergency aid.
City of Houston Food Distribution Finder
Real-time map of food pantries, distribution events, and community food resources.
Catholic Charities Food Pantry
Groceries, emergency food, and hunger relief services.
Second Servings of Houston
Rescues surplus food and delivers it to shelters, soup kitchens, and community partners.
HOUSING, RENT & UTILITY ASSISTANCE
BakerRipley Utility & Rental Assistance
Support for rent, utilities, tax preparation, and wraparound community services.
Houston Housing Authority
Affordable housing options, Section 8 programs, and family self-sufficiency resources.
Coalition for the Homeless Houston
Access to shelters, rapid rehousing, outreach services, and homelessness prevention.
The Salvation Army Greater Houston
Emergency shelter, financial assistance, rent help, and disaster relief programs.
Shelter Listings – Houston
Directory of local shelters, transitional housing, and supportive housing services.
FAMILY, HARDSHIP & CRISIS SUPPORT
United Way of Greater Houston – 211 HelpLine
Find local help for bills, food, housing, childcare, healthcare, and more.
Jewish Family Service Houston (JFS)
Counseling, case management, and emergency financial assistance for families and individuals.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Disaster relief, rent help, food pantries, legal services, and counseling programs.
AIDS Foundation Houston
Housing, food pantry, medical case management, and support for individuals living with HIV.
Houston Area Women’s Center (HAWC)
Emergency shelter, domestic violence & sexual assault support, counseling, and a 24/7 crisis hotline.
ELDER CARE & SENIOR SUPPORT
BakerRipley Senior Services
Senior centers, meals, fitness programs, case management, and social support for older adults.
Harris County Area Agency on Aging
Meals on Wheels, caregiver support, case management, and transportation services.
Meals on Wheels Houston – Interfaith Ministries
Home-delivered meals, wellness checks, and care navigation for seniors.
HEALTHCARE & MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Legacy Community Health
Low-cost medical, dental, behavioral health, and pediatric care across Houston.
Harris Health System (Gold Card)
Provides financial assistance for medical care for low-income Harris County residents.
The Montrose Center
Mental health counseling, addiction recovery, senior services, and LGBTQ+ community programs.
NAMI Greater Houston
Free mental health support groups, education classes, and crisis resources for individuals and families.
IMMIGRATION, REFUGEE & LEGAL SUPPORT
YMCA International Services
Refugee cash assistance, resettlement support, employment programs, and immigration legal services.
Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative (HILSC)
Directory of low-cost immigration attorneys, legal aid organizations, and community clinics.
Tahirih Justice Center
Legal and social services for immigrant women and girls fleeing violence.
DIGITAL ACCESS & SUPPORT RESOURCES
EveryoneOn
Affordable internet and computer access for low-income households.
PCs for People
Low-cost refurbished computers, laptops, and internet hotspots for families.
Human-I-T
Discounted laptops, free/low-cost internet, and digital literacy training.
Public Library Locator
Find local libraries offering free Wi-Fi, computers, printing, study rooms, and tech workshops.
DISASTER RELIEF & EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Houston Office of Emergency Management
Disaster alerts, shelter updates, emergency planning resources, and recovery support.
Red Cross – Greater Houston Area
Emergency shelter, crisis recovery services, and on-site disaster response assistance.
Team Rubicon Houston
Veteran-led volunteer disaster response organization helping rebuild communities.
YOUTH & EDUCATION SUPPORT
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star – Houston
Mentorship, youth development programs, and one-on-one support for students.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston
After-school programs, tutoring, leadership development, and enrichment activities.
Communities in Schools – Houston
School-based support addressing academic, emotional, and basic needs for students.