Additional UH and Community Resources

On-Campus Resources

1. CoogsCare - compilation of resources for students covering food, finances, health, transportation, housing, counseling, safety, academics, and general assistance.
2. Women & Gender Resource Center
   • Mother's Rooms and Lactation Accomodations
   • Sexual Misconduct Support Services
3. Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
   • $5 counseling sessions
   • Free crisis triage and referrals
4. Cougar Cupboard 2: Operated by PEEPS
   • Cougar Cupboard 2
   • Provides free food, toiletries, and supplies to students in need.
   • Appointment only.
5. United Campus Ministry of Greater Houston
   
   1. Location: A.D. Bruce Center – 2nd Floor, Rm # 208
   2. Time: Thursdays: 10 AM to 5 PM
6. UH Financial Literacy
7. UH Emergency Loans

Community Resources

• Houston Food Bank Agency Locator
  • Be sure to double-check the hours and requirements of each location.
• Meals on Wheels (for seniors over the age of 60)
• CoogsCARE - On-campus & off-campus resources for food, finances, & more!
• Third Ward Multi-Service Center
  • Address: 3611 Ennis St. Houston, TX 77004-4407
  • Phone: 832-393-4051
• Manna House – Third Ward Food Pantry
  • Address: 3118 ½ Blodgett St , Houston, TX 77004
  • Phone: 713-529-3381
• Good Hope Church – Food Pantry
  
  • Address: 3015 N. MacGregor Way, Houston, TX 77004
  • Phone: 713-524-6578
• Trinity East United Methodist Church – Food Pantry
  
  • Address: 2418 McGowen St. Houston, TX 77004
  • Phone: 713-659-7765
  • Email: Trinityeast.umc@comcast.net
• Catholic Charities – Guadalupe Center Market
  
  • Address: 326 S Jensen Dr. Houston, TX 77003
  • Phone: 713-526-4611
  • Must prequalify and make appointments. Contact Catholic Charities for more information.
• Finca Tres Robles – Local Farm with Slidin
  • Address: 5715 Canal St, Houston, TX 77011
• Heights Interfaith Ministries – Food Pantry
  
  • Phone: 713-861-6155
  • Email: himpantry@gmail.com
• West Houston Assistance Ministries (WHAM) – Food Pantry
  
  • Address: 10501 Meadowlark Lane Houston, TX 77042
  • Phone: 713-780-2727
• Houston Apartment Association
  • Rental Assistance Programs
  • Address: 4810 Westway Park Blvd., Houston, Texas 77041
  • Phone: 713-595-0300
• Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
  • Texas Rent Relief and the Texas Eviction Diversion Program

SNAP Information:

• College students may be eligible for SNAP! Contact the Cougar Cupboard, 2-1-1, or the Houston Food Bank’s Community Assistance Program for more information.
• Students | Food and Nutrition Administration
• Houston Food Bank - SNAP Application Assistance
• SNAP can be used to purchase food, but not cleaning supplies. 
• Harris Health at Thomas Street has a CAP Navigator that can assist in completing SNAP or other state benefit applications.
  • You can use this link to access the flyer or contact Shelanda Jackson (346-262-6628) for more information.

Resource Databases

1. Find Help - food assistance, help paying bills & more reduced cost programs
2. AccessHou - A database of resources for agencies working with immigrants in Greater Houston
3. Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative