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Covid-19 | Resources

Below are helpful resources for residents of the Kashmere Gardens and Trinity/Houston Community Gardens Areas of Houston during the Covid-19 pandemic:

  • HISD Summer Meal Program and Sites:
    • As the school year comes to a close, the Houston Independent School District is transitioning from its community food distribution efforts to a curbside summer meals program for students.
      • Beginning June 1, families will be able to pick up boxed student meals twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays at one of 68 designated schools across the district. Boxes may be picked up by students, parents, or other adult family members.
  • 211 will connect you to United Way Texas. You can ask for more services in the area.
  • 713-696-7900 | Mon. – Fri. 8am-5pm 
  • Opt 1 – Rent, available Mondays only. 
  • Opt 2 – Water, Gas, Electric. 
  • Documents need – 1.) notice of termination for the utility, 2.) proof of income, 3.) identification info. (Note they will ask you to use email to send documents.)
  • 713-747-7101 | Monday – Thursday: 9am – 12:30pm | Fridays: 9am-11:30am.
    • DESCRIPTION: Provides financial assistance for rent, mortgage, electric, water, and gas bills. (Does not provide assistance for phone bills)
    • Note: Persons who need assistance must call for an appointment. Walk-ins are not accepted.
    • INTAKE PROCEDURE: Call to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are not accepted.
    • FEES: None
    • ELIGIBILITY: Open to residents of the service area; each client is required to make payment on his/her bill before calling and have a receipt or money order as proof; can receive assistance once every two years
    • Rent assistance requires late notice or vacate notice.
    • DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: – Valid ID and social security card required for everyone in the household that is over the age of 18:
      • Proof of income for past 60 days – for everyone in the household over 18 years;
      • Proof of pledges from other organizations;
      • For light, water, or gas bills: Money order from a local grocery store showing self-payment;
      • Rent/Mortgage: Money order showing self-payment and a ledger or statement from leasing/mortgage company, does not accept paper landlord receipts; must bring late notice or vacate notice
      • Call for additional information

If you find any of this information inaccurate, out-of-date, or have other resources for us to share, please email info@hopehousehouston.org with details so we can update it.