Community Assistance Program
Providing assistance in applying for state-funded social and health services, including SNAP, Medicaid, Children’s Medicaid and others.
Houston Food Bank’s Community Assistance Program (CAP) is focused on raising awareness in the service area of available social services and provides application and technical assistance for state-funded social and health services.
CAP can also provide referrals to many of our partner organizations through the Referral Partner program. To take advantage of these additional resources, please call for assistance.
Application Assistance* With The Following:
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash benefits
- Children’s Medicaid
- Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
- Women’s Health Program (Family Planning, Health screenings thru Medicaid Program)
- CHIP Perinatal Program
*Application and technical assistance available at the Houston Food Bank.
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Specialized Skills |
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Services In Multi-Language |
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| . | Our CAP Navigators are trained, certified and have policy knowledge to walk you through the application process. | . | Services are available in English and Spanish (or other languages via state interpretation services). | . |
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Access to Meals |
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Access to Additional Resources |
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| . | One SNAP application generates access to 972.6 meals or 1165.68 lbs over 6 months – the equivalent of 7 full grocery carts for a family of 4. | . | The Referral Partner Program provides referrals to households who are in need of additional resources. Our Resource Specialists have connections with outreach and social services in southeast Texas providing a localized experience for our neighbors. | . |
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Expansive Service Area |
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| . | The Houston Food Bank’s service area expands across 18 counties in southeast Texas including: Austin, Brazoria, Brazos, Burleson, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Harris, Liberty, Madison, Montgomery, Robertson, San Jacinto, Trinity, Walker, Waller, and Washington counties. | . | . | . |
Walk-Ins Welcome
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HOUSTON FOOD BANK EAST BRANCH
535 Portwall Street
| Monday – Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| 2nd & 4th Friday of each month | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
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HOLIDAY AND ADMINISTRATIVE CLOSURES
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 27, 2024 |
| Independence Day Holiday | July 4, 2024 |
| Labor Day Holiday | September 2, 2024 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday | November 27-29, 2024 |
| Christmas Holiday | Closed December 23, Open December 30, 2024 |
| New Year’s Day | January 1, 2025 |
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. SNAP Nondiscrimination Statement
For questions regarding our Community Assistance Program, please contact our helpline:
832-369-9390