2024 Houston windstorm disaster: Where to get help with food, shelter and other services

Widespread damage isn’t the only concern for victims of Thursday’s rare destructive storm, which brought hurricane-force winds to the Houston area.

We know how important it is for storm victims to find fresh food, clean water, shelter and even mental health services after the severe weather leaves.

ABC13 is updating this list of resources to help our neighbors, especially in West Houston, Katy, Cypress, Spring Branch, Downtown Houston and Humble. Submit relief tips here.

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Food aid

The Houston Food Bank provides food assistance with the help of more than 1,600 community partners in 18 counties in Southeast Texas.

If you need food assistance, please call 832-369-9390. You can also click here to find free food assistance in your region.

Cypress

Cypress Support Ministries provides non-perishable food to anyone in need. Residents must provide photo identification and proof of residency.

CAM’s food pantry is located at 12930 Cypress N. Houston in Cypress. It is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Northeast Houston

HAAM Social Services provides food assistance to residents residing in the following zip codes: 77044, 77302, 77306, 77336, 77338, 77339, 77345, 77346, 77347, 77357, 77365, 77396, 77532, 77372. No appointment is necessary to the pantry, but you must ask for help here.

HAAM is located at 1302 1st St. East in Humble.

Northwest Houston

Northwest Assistance Ministries provides food assistance to residents living in the following zip codes: 77014, 77032, 77038, 77050, 77060, 77064, 77066, 77067, 77068, 77069, 77070, 77073, 77086, 77090, 77373, 7 7388 and 77389. Click here for assistance.

NAM is located at 15555 Kuykendahl Road in Houston.

Houston West

WHAM Ministries operates a food pantry offering a wide assortment of nutritious produce, organic foods and pantry staples. Sign up here for support in all zip codes.

WHAM is located at 10501 Meadowglen Lane in the Spring Branch neighborhood of Houston.

Spring branch

The Spring Branch Boys and Girls Club, in partnership with the Houston Food Bank, is providing ice, water, fruit and snacks to communities hit hardest by Thursday’s devastating storm. The organization is located at 8575 Pitner Road.

The Spring Branch Community Health Center will also have its mobile clinic on site, offering health services. The center will be open for distribution from Monday May 20 to Wednesday May 22 and will operate from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Disaster Assistance

If your home was damaged in Thursday’s storm, call American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast Region at 1-800-CROSS-ROUGE.

Financial assistance and other resources may be available to you.

The Red Cross told ABC13 it will enter areas hardest hit by Thursday’s storm as soon as conditions are safe, providing relief and comfort to those in need.

Cypress

Cypress Support Ministries provides rental and utility assistance to residents living in the following zip codes: 77065, 77095, 77429, 77433. Contact an advisor for help.

Northeast Houston

HAAM Social Services offers rental and utility assistance to residents living in the following zip codes: 77044, 77302, 77306, 77336, 77338, 77339, 77345, 77346, 77347, 77357, 77365, 77396, 77532, 77372. Sign up for help here.

Houston West

WHAM Ministries offers limited funds to provide financial assistance to help pay the cost of rent, utilities, hotels or child care. Sign up here for support if you live in these zip codes: 77036, 77042, 77057, 77063, 77072, 77077, 77082, 77083 and 77099.

All other areas

Dial 2-1-1 to be connected to other agencies serving your zip code.

Shelters

The Red Cross has been operating shelters in Harris and San Jacinto counties since the Hurricane Harvey-scale flooding we saw earlier this month.

Anyone considering staying in a Red Cross shelter must bring prescription medications, extra clothing, pillows, blankets, hygiene products, important documents and comfort items.

Harris County

International Greenhouse Church

200 W. Greens Road

Houston, TX 77067

Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church

11612 Memorial Drive

Houston, TX 77024

San Jacinto County

San Jacinto County Disaster Shelter

255 Live oak

Cold Spring, Texas 77331

Mental Health

If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis or considering suicide, call or text 988.

Urgent mental health services

• Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 9-8-8, option #1
• 24/7 Crisis Text Line: Send an SMS to 741741
• Texas 2-1-1: Dial 2-1-1, option #8

Non-Emergency Mental Health Services in Harris Co.: 866-970-4770