M. I. Lewis Social Service [281-534-2043]

• Galveston County Food Bank, https://www.galvestoncountyfoodbank.org/
• Houston Food Bank, Text FOOD to 855-308-2282 to find the nearest food pantry in the area.

• They are no long taking new shelter residents, but are still serving clients over the phone; their 24 hour toll-free hotline number is888-919-7233.

• Website for community resources: http://referral.unitedwayhouston.org/
• For additional resources they also recommend either calling 211 or visiting their website: https://www.211texas.org/

1. Galveston Pantry Hours: 9:00am -1:00pm Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 

• Please call this number ahead of time for pick-up: 409-762-2064 extension 2103
• Location:  4700 Broadway, Suite F103, Galveston, Texas 77550
• Perishable and nonperishable - pick up only 
• Service area: Galveston County, Port Bolivar, Crystal Beach & High Island 

1. Emergency Financial assistance via phone:

• Contact their Texas City office at: 409.762.2064 x2106
• If they are not available leave a message and someone will contact you within 24 hours.

• Texas HHS (Guidance on Applying for Benefits): https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/news/2020/03/hhs-encourages-texans-apply-online-benefits
• 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE is available24/7 to connect you with food, child care, transportation, and other critical information and resources. Please note: Option 6 is for COVID-19 information, Option 1 pertains to basic needs resources, or select Option 2 to apply for state benefits.
• https://twc.texas.gov/news/twc-waives-certain-requirements-unemployment-benefits-services
• https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXWC/subscriber/new?topic_id=TXWC_314
• https://twc.texas.gov/files/jobseekers/tutorial-apply-for-benefits-online-twc.pdf