Harris County, Texas Resources
Reviewed providers with offices or services in Harris County. Each listing shows which details were checked and when. Check each service area; an office in this county does not guarantee eligibility for every resident.
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Houston Food Bank
Partner food pantry and meal-program finder, plus links to food and benefits-assistance programs.
- Service area
- Houston region. Use the official map to find a partner serving your address; partner schedules and requirements vary.
- Location
- Food bank office: 535 Portwall St., Houston, TX 77029. Use the partner finder rather than assuming walk-in food distribution at this office.
- Phone
- 713-223-3700
- How to apply
- Enter your ZIP code in the official Find Food Map, check the partner location and distribution instructions, and contact that partner before visiting. Ask about current hours, documents and availability.
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Harris Health — Financial Assistance Program
Financial-assistance application and eligibility information for care within Harris Health. This is not health insurance, and medical care is not automatically free.
- Service area
- Harris County residents who meet the program’s income, residency and other eligibility rules.
- Phone
- 713-566-6509
- Eligibility noted
- Harris County residency and program eligibility must be established. The official page explains income rules, required documents and other benefits applicants may need to pursue.
- How to apply
- Read the official eligibility and document instructions, then use the online application linked by Harris Health or follow its mail/drop-off instructions. Call the Eligibility Call Center with questions. There is no fee to apply; approval and healthcare charges depend on the program.
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Harris County Public Health — HCPH Connect
Resource navigation and application assistance for benefits such as SNAP, WIC, TANF, Medicaid, CHIP and Harris Health financial assistance.
- Service area
- Harris County community members. Each benefit program separately determines eligibility.
- Phone
- 832-927-7946
- How to apply
- Call the Connect team or use the Contact Us form on its official page to ask about application assistance. The team can help navigate applications; it does not guarantee benefit approval or immediate financial assistance.
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Website checked 2026-10-21; checked: provider identity, service, official website, program contact, published service area, listed benefit programs, application-assistance instructions. Source 1 (opens in new tab) Checked against official website information, not directly confirmed with staff. Confirm current operation, application availability, eligibility, and hours with the provider before you go.
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Other ways to find help
Download the BBTX app first for non-emergency community resources.
For additional help connecting with community services, call 2-1-1 or visit 2-1-1 Texas (opens in new tab).
In an emergency, call 911.