TEXAS WINTER STORM RESOURCES
FEMA Benefit Coverage Areas
The eligible counties now include the following: Anderson, Austin, Bosque, Bowie, Burnet, Cherokee, Colorado, Erath, Fannin, Freestone, Gonzales, Grayson, Gregg, Harrison, Hill, Houston, Hunt, Jackson, Jim Wells, Jones, Limestone, Lubbock, Medina, Milam, Navarro, Rusk, Taylor, Tom Green, Val Verde, Washington, and Wood.
For an up-to-date list of all counties eligible for individual assistance, please visit https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4586/designated-areas.
SNAP Benefit Replacement
SNAP customers can request a benefit replacement for food lost or destroyed due to the winter storm in February 2021 by calling 2-1-1 or sending in Form H1855. You do not need to go to an HHSC local office.
Call 2-1-1, select a language, and then choose Option 2.
To request a benefit replacement using form H1855:
Complete Form H1855, Affidavit for Nonreceipt or Destroyed Food Stamp Benefits and submit it by mail or fax.
Mail: Texas Health & Human Services Commission, PO Box 149027, Austin, TX 78714-9027
Fax: 1-877-447-2839
Hot Foods
In response to the winter storm, Texans who get SNAP food benefits can buy hot food such as rotisserie chicken and prepared foods from a store's deli at retailers who accept SNAP.
RENT/MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE
Greater Coastal Community Action Council - https://www.gccac.org/application
4700 Broadway Street
Galveston, TX 77551
(409)762 -8418
support@gccac.org
Interfaith Caring Ministries - https://www.facebook.com/InterfaithCaringMinistries
151 Park Avenue
League City, Texas 77573
(281)332-3881
TEMPORARY RENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR WINTER STORM
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Apply here - www.texasrentrelief.com
If you are unable to access your account or are having trouble with the online application, please email at or call toll-free at 833-9TX-RENT (833-989-7368), Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
UTILITIES ASSISTANCE
Greater Coastal Community Action Council - https://www.gccac.org/application
4700 Broadway Street
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 762 -8418
support@gccac.org
Interfaith Caring Ministries - https://www.facebook.com/InterfaithCaringMinistries
151 Park Avenue
League City, Texas 77573
(281)332-3881
FOOD ASSISTANCE
There are many food banks in our 4 county area. Here are a list of many of them:
Galveston County
Galveston County Food Bank - https://www.galvestoncountyfoodbank.org/
624 4th Ave N.
Texas City, Texas 77590
(409)945-4232
Interfaith Caring Ministries - https://www.facebook.com/InterfaithCaringMinistries
151 Park Avenue
League City, Texas 77573
(281)332-3881
M.I. Lewis Social Service Center - http://www.milewisctr.org/
215 FM 517 East
Dickinson, TX - 77539
(281) 534-2043
Fax Number: (281) 534-1368
Catholic Charities Galveston - https://catholiccharities.org/
4700 SH-87 S, Unit F-103
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 762 2064
Brazoria County
Interfaith Food Bank - http://www.interfaithfoodbank.com/
INTERFAITH FOOD BANK
1 WESLEY DRIVE
CLUTE, TX, 77531
(979) 388-0024
Brazosport Cares - https://www.brazosportcares.org
916 North Gulf Blvd.
Freeport, Texas 77541
(979) 239-1225
Alvin Community Food Pantry - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alvin-Food-Pantry/179708735466703
1212 S Durant St
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 824-8871
Wharton County
SHARE, Wharton County Interfaith Coalition - https://www.facebook.com/Wharton-SHARE-1563750510569916/
229 W Milam St.
Wharton, TX 77488
The Blessing Cup - https://www.tfbgc.org/food-assistance
507 Bruns
El Campo, TX
(979)543-8203
Holy Trinity Church/St. Vincent de Paul - https://hfwharton.org/financial-food-assistance
2011 Briar Lane
Wharton, TX
(979) 533-9494
(emergency call center number)
Leave message for assistance
FBGC Mobile Pantry Distribution - https://www.tfbgc.org/food-assistance
Dawson Community Center
1619 Martin Luther King
Wharton, TX
Fort Bend County
Fort Bend County Social Services - https://www.facebook.com/Wharton-SHARE-1563750510569916/
4520 Reading Rd suite a-900
Rosenberg, TX 77471
Second Mile - https://www.secondmile.org
507 Bruns, El Campo, TX
(281) 261-9199
