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    Texas flood victim assistance: Where to get food, shelter and other services

    11 days ago
    https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4869ll_0srcfHfm00 Much-needed relief is on the way for victims of last weekend's flooding in Texas.

    After recent flood emergencies in the Houston area, we know how important it is to find access to shelter, safe food, clean drinking water and other services.

    ABC13 is updating this list of resources to help our neighbors in need north of Houston. Submit relief tips
    here .

    Want to help Texas flood victims? Here's how to bring comfort and hope

    Food Assistance

    Houston Food Bank offers food assistance through partners in 18 counties, including Harris, Montgomery, Chambers, Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto and Walker counties.

    To find food near you, click here for a list of distribution sites in your area.

    Montgomery County

    Montgomery County Food Bank will host three emergency food distributions this week, with a variety of foods, fresh produce and bottled water available for storm victims:

    Friday, May 10, 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

    H-Town Dream Center

    26373 East Holly Lane, Splendora, TX 77372

    Shelters

    The American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast Region has opened shelters in Harris, Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto and Tyler counties in response to the floods.

    Anyone planning to stay in a Red Cross shelter should bring prescription medications, extra clothing, pillows, blankets, hygiene supplies, important documents and comfort items.

    Harris County

    Greenhouse International Church

    200 W. Greens Road

    Houston, Texas 77067

    Liberty County

    Calvary Baptist Church

    816 N. Blair Ave.

    Cleveland, TX 77327

    Jack Hartel Building

    318 San Jacinto St.

    Liberty, TX 77575

    Polk County

    Dunbar Gym

    1103 Dunbar St.

    Livingston, TX 77351

    San Jacinto County

    San Jacinto County Disaster Shelter

    255 Live Oak

    Coldspring, TX 77331

    Trinity County

    Burning Hope Baptist Church

    301 E. Pegoda Road

    Trinity, Texas 75862

    For questions or additional assistance, dial 1-800-RED-CROSS.

    Mental Health

    If you or a loved one is struggling with a mental health crisis or considering suicide, call or text 988.

    • Harris County : 866-970-4770
    • Montgomery, Liberty and Walker counties : 800-659-6994
    • Chambers County : 800-937-8097
    • Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity and Tyler counties : 800-392-8343
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