The Houston Food BankCall Community Assistance Program (CAP) Navigators at 832-369-9390 or visit the CAP website and schedule a phone appointment. They can help you with:
- Food stamps (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP)
- Cash help through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Health insurance—like Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) or Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans
- Women’s health programs
- Medicare savings
- Paying utility bills
- Finding food pantries and clinics
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) – Help for Moms and Kids
WIC gives healthy food and support to:
- Pregnant women
- Moms with babies
- Kids under age five (5) (even if parents don’t qualify)
What you get:
- A shopping card for baby food, fruits, milk and more
- Help with breastfeeding
- Recipes and cooking tips
SNAP – Food Stamps
SNAP gives you money each month to buy food like:
- Fruits, vegetables, meats, milk, bread, snacks
- Seeds to grow your own food
- You can even shop online
Who Can Get SNAP?
- Families with low income (example: A family of four can make up to $4,215/month)
- Adults 60 and older or people with disabilities may get a faster application through the Texas Simplified Application Project (TSAP)
Need help applying?
Call CAP at 832-369-9390
Call Harris County Public Health at 832-927-7946
Harris County Public Health (HCPH)
Call HCPH Navigators at 832-927-7946.
HCPH can help you apply for:
- SNAP, TANF, WIC
- Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP
They can also help you find:
- Food, housing, jobs, legal help and more
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