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
https://www.houstontx.gov/food-distributions/
Real-time map of food pantries and distribution events.
Catholic Charities Food Pantry
https://catholiccharities.org/our-services/basic-needs/food-assistance/
Groceries, emergency food, and hunger relief services.
Second Servings of Houston
https://secondservingshouston.org/
Rescues surplus food and delivers it to shelters and community partners.
HOUSING, RENT & UTILITY ASSISTANCE
BakerRipley Utility & Rental Assistance
https://www.bakerripley.org/
Offers rent help, utility bill assistance, tax centers, and community support services.
Houston Housing Authority
https://www.housingforhouston.com/
Affordable housing, Section 8 waitlists, and family self-sufficiency programs.
Coalition for the Homeless Houston
https://www.homelesshouston.org/
Access to shelters, rapid rehousing, outreach services, and homeless prevention.
The Salvation Army Greater Houston
https://salvationarmyhouston.org/
Emergency financial aid, rent assistance, shelter, and disaster response.
Shelter Listings – Houston
https://www.shelterlistings.org/city/houston-tx.html
Database of shelters, transitional housing, and supportive services.
FAMILY, HARDSHIP & CRISIS SUPPORT
United Way of Greater Houston – 211 HelpLine
https://www.unitedwayhouston.org/our-work/2-1-1-helpline/
Find nearby help for bills, food, housing, childcare, healthcare, and more.
Jewish Family Service Houston (JFS)
https://www.jfshouston.org/services
Counseling, case management, emergency financial assistance.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
https://catholiccharities.org/
Disaster relief, rent help, food assistance, immigration legal services, counseling.
AIDS Foundation Houston
https://www.aidshelp.org/
Housing, food pantry, case management, and medical support for individuals living with HIV.
Houston Area Women’s Center (HAWC)
https://hawc.org/
Domestic violence & sexual assault hotline, emergency shelter, counseling.
ELDER CARE & SENIOR SUPPORT
BakerRipley Senior Services
https://www.bakerripley.org/services-for-seniors
Senior centers, meals, fitness, social programs, and resources for aging adults.
Harris County Area Agency on Aging
https://vac.houstontx.gov/hea
Meals on Wheels, transportation, caregiver support, and senior case management.
Meals on Wheels Houston – Interfaith Ministries
https://www.imgh.org/meals-on-wheels/
Home-delivered meals and wellness checks for seniors.
HEALTHCARE & MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Legacy Community Health
https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/
Low-cost medical, dental, behavioral health, and pediatric care.
Harris Health System (Gold Card)
https://www.harrishealth.org/Pages/Services/Financial-Assistance.aspx
Financial assistance for medical care for low-income residents.
The Montrose Center
https://www.montrosecenter.org/
Mental health, substance use support, and community programs (LGBTQ+ inclusive).
NAMI Greater Houston
https://namigreaterhouston.org/
Free mental health support groups, education, and crisis programs.
IMMIGRATION, REFUGEE & LEGAL SUPPORT
YMCA International Services
https://ymcahouston.org/locations/ymca-international-services
Refugee cash assistance, resettlement, employment, and legal services.
Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative (HILSC)
https://www.houstonimmigration.org/
Directory of low-cost immigration attorneys and legal clinics.
Tahirih Justice Center
https://www.tahirih.org/locations/houston/
Legal and social services for immigrant women and girls fleeing violence.
Digital Access & Support Resources
EveryoneOn
Helps eligible households access affordable internet and computers.
PCs for People
Refurbished computers and low-cost technology for students and families.
Human-I-T
Discounted laptops, hotspots, and digital literacy assistance.
Public Library Locator
Find free Wi-Fi, computers, study rooms, printers, and tech workshops near you.