13 Food Assistance Resources in Harris, Texas — Free Help & Counseling
13 verified food assistance resources in Harris, Texas. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Includes providers offering services in English, Spanish. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
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- Brighter Bites - Texas Fresh Produce for Families — Food Assistance in Houston, Texas — (713) 783-5004 — Houston-founded nonprofit distributing free fresh fruits and vegetables to families through schools. Active in Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio. Provide
- Catholic Charities Houston - SNAP Application Help — Food Assistance in Houston, Texas — (713) 526-4611 — Free SNAP/food stamps application assistance for Harris County residents. Bilingual staff help families apply for SNAP benefits, check eligibility, gather docum
- Cy-Fair Helping Hands — Food Assistance in Houston, Texas — (281) 370-0807 — Cy-Fair Helping Hands provides emergency food assistance, food pantry services, clothing, and financial assistance to families in the Cy-Fair area of Harris Cou
- East Texas Food Bank - Marshall — Food Assistance in Marshall, Texas — (903) 597-3663 — East Texas Food Bank distributes food to partner agencies and communities throughout Harrison County, including Marshall area programs.
- Houston Food Bank — Food Assistance in Houston, Texas — (713) 223-3700 — Member food bank of the Feeding America national network — the largest U.S. hunger-relief organization, comprising 198 regional food banks that distribute meals
- Houston Food Bank - Portwall Campus — Food Assistance in Houston, Texas — (713) 223-3700 — Houston Food Bank Portwall Campus is the largest food bank in the nation, distributing food to 1,500+ partner agencies serving 18 counties in southeast Texas.
- Houston Food Bank - School Market Program — Food Assistance in Houston, Texas — (713) 223-3700 — Free grocery distribution program at 75+ Houston-area schools allowing families to pick up fresh produce, proteins, and pantry staples. Targets schools with hig
- Houston Health Department - WIC Clinics — Food Assistance in Houston, Texas — (832) 393-5427 — City of Houston WIC program with 20+ clinic locations across Houston. Provides supplemental foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and healthcare re
- Houston SPCA - Pet Food Pantry — Food Assistance in Houston, Texas — (713) 869-7722 — Free pet food assistance program helping Houston families keep their pets during financial hardship. Monthly pet food distributions for dogs and cats. Prevents
- Meals on Wheels Greater Houston — Food Assistance in Houston, Texas — (713) 623-4065 — Home-delivered meals for seniors and homebound adults with disabilities in Harris County. Daily nutritious meals, safety checks, pet food assistance, weekend me
- Northwest Assistance Ministries — Food Assistance in Houston, Texas — (281) 885-4555 — NAM provides food pantry services, hot meals, and nutrition education to families in northwest Harris County. Distributes over 3 million pounds of food annually
- Salvation Army - Houston Emergency Food Services — Food Assistance in Houston, Texas — (713) 752-0677 — Emergency food services through Salvation Army locations across Houston and Harris County. Food pantries, hot meal programs, seasonal food distributions, and di
- Urban Harvest - Houston Community Gardens & Markets — Food Assistance in Houston, Texas — (713) 880-5540 — Nonprofit promoting food access through community gardens, farmers markets, and nutrition education in Houston. Operates 180+ community gardens, accepts SNAP/EB
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Frequently asked questions
How many food assistance resources are available in Harris, Texas?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified food assistance resources across Harris, Texas. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these food assistance services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.