Support Local Houston Businesses
When life gets difficult, having the right support can make all the difference. Whether you need food, housing, financial assistance, immigration support, or help for your family, Houston offers a wide network of trusted organizations ready to help.
Need help right now? Use the quick guide below to find the right support fast.
You’re not alone, and you don’t have to solve everything today.
If you're dealing with financial stress, housing uncertainty, or just trying to get through a tough time, it’s okay to ask for help. Many people in Houston are facing similar challenges—and there are real resources available to support you.
If you need immediate help:
If you're not in urgent need but need support:
One step, one call, can start to turn things around.
Many Houston residents rely on community support services during challenging times. These organizations are here to help you navigate life’s most common difficulties.
Food banks and local organizations provide groceries, meals, and essential supplies for individuals and families.
Programs are available to help prevent eviction, find temporary shelter, and secure long-term housing.
Get help with rent, utilities, healthcare, and other essential expenses through trusted local and state programs.
Resources are available for seniors, immigrants, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
The largest food bank in the region, distributing food through more than 1,500 community partners across southeast Texas.
Website: https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/
Helpline: 832-369-9390
Locate food pantries, distribution events, and community food resources near you.
Website: https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank
Provides shelter, food, and emergency services for individuals and families in need. Men's and women's/family shelters available 24/7.
Men's Shelter: 713-748-0700
Women & Family Shelter: 713-658-9200
Website: https://www.sohmission.org/
Offers food and nutritional services, rent and mortgage assistance, meals on wheels, senior help, pediatric health center, and emergency basic needs.
Phone: 281-885-4555
Website: https://www.namonline.org/
Connects individuals and families to shelter, housing programs, and long-term support services.
Website: https://www.thewayhomehouston.org/
Helps residents find affordable housing, emergency shelter, and home assistance programs.
Website: https://hcr.drawn2design.net/
Provides housing vouchers and support for low-income individuals, seniors, and people with disabilities.
Phone: 713-260-0600
Website: https://www.alliancehtx.org/housing-programs/
Offers shelter, disaster relief, and financial assistance across the Houston area.
Website: https://salvationarmyhouston.org/
Connects residents with help for rent, utilities, food, childcare, and more.
Hotline: 211
Website: https://www.unitedwayhouston.org/
Apply for SNAP, Medicaid, CHIP, and other essential benefits.
Website: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services
Offers basic needs support, benefits assistance, and family services.
Website: https://www.familyhouston.org/
Provides emergency financial assistance and social services.
Phone: 713-528-3663
Website: https://eachouston.org/
Provides free and low-cost immigration legal services and referrals.
Hotline: 1-833-468-4664
Website: https://houstonimmigration.org/
Offers free legal consultations for immigration-related cases.
Phone: 346-572-2441
Website: https://www.bakerripley.org/immigration
Affordable legal services including asylum, citizenship, and defense cases.
Phone: 713-454-6470
Website: https://www.justiceforallimmigrants.org/
Legal services for low-income immigrants and families.
Website: https://www.raicestexas.org/
Support for seniors, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities.
Phone: 832-393-5500
Website: https://www.houstonhealth.org/aging-disability-resource-center
Connects seniors with meals, transportation, and caregiver support.
Website: https://www.harriscountytx.gov/aaa
Provides Meals on Wheels and emergency support services.
Website: https://www.imgh.org/
City resources and accessibility support for individuals with disabilities.
Website: https://www.houstontx.gov/mopd/
Programs and services supporting independence and community participation.
Website: https://eastersealshouston.org/
Statewide programs for individuals with disabilities.
One of the largest VA medical centers in the country, serving over 130,000 veterans per year with primary care, specialty care, and mental health services.
Enrollment: 713-794-7288
Website: https://www.va.gov/houston-health-care/
Helps veterans apply for disability compensation, education benefits, vocational rehabilitation, home loans, and life insurance.
Website: https://www.va.gov/houston-va-regional-benefit-office/
Offers free assistance with VA disability claims, appeals, and veteran-related benefits for Harris County residents.
Website: https://www.harriscountytx.gov/VeteranServices
Provides housing, mental health services, case management, and wraparound support for homeless and at-risk veterans and their families.
Mental Health & Wellness: 832-203-1626
Website: https://usvets.org/locations/houston/
Free, confidential support for veterans in crisis, available 24/7.
Call: 988, then press 1
Website: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
Start with the Houston Food Bank or use Feeding America’s locator to find nearby food pantries and distribution events.
Dial 211 or visit United Way Houston to connect with financial assistance programs in your area.
Contact The Way Home Houston or the Salvation Army for immediate shelter and housing assistance options.
Yes, organizations like HILSC and RAICES Texas provide free and low-cost immigration legal services.
Yes, programs like Meals on Wheels through Interfaith Ministries and services from the Area Agency on Aging can help.
Veterans can access healthcare, housing, and benefits assistance through the VA, U.S.VETS, and local county services.