Galveston assistance programs

Find assistance with utility bills, rent, and food

A program exists in Galveston that provides assistance for many needs. The Beacon of Hope Center, on 45th Street, is an all encompassing organization run by Catholic Charities that provides help to all people of all religions.

Assistance offered to Galveston families includes supportive services such as financial assistance and case coordination for families that are facing eviction. They will also help you with energy and electric bills if you are about to receive termination of your utility service. The aid provided is in the form of a grant for one-time financial assistance with paying rent and/or utility bills. They also will provide food and ways to ensure your family does not go hungry or homeless. Phone 409-762-2143.

The Galveston Salvation Army offers several programs and resources for people who need help. Some of the services they offer to qualified individuals includes. Phone (409) 763-1691.

• Food and energy bills - The Salvation Army provide cash assistance for paying rent, preventing evictions and providing utility bill payment assistance.
• Food Pantries - People who are struggling, whether families, senior citizens or individuals are eligible to receive free groceries and food boxes containing nutritious food items.
• Clothing and household items - Receive free or discounted clothes and other household products.
• Christmas Assistance - Receive meals for the holiday, or gifts for your children.

St. Vincent’s House provides social services and other forms of assistance to the unemployed, the disadvantaged, working poor and underserved population of the greater Galveston Texas community. (409) 763-8521

• Free food - You can stop by the Food Pantry to get free, nonperishable food items, groceries, canned goods and nutritionally balanced snack-packs.
• Financial assistance - They may have limited funding to help people pay bills, housing expenses, or other costs.

Another organization to contact is the Galveston County Community Action Council, Inc. Call them at (409) 765-7878. This organization can help you apply for the low income energy assistance programs (which provides grants for utility bills) and help you lower your utility bills from the weatherization program.

Health care and prescriptions

The Jesse Tree connects low income and uninsured patients with ways to get help for medical needs and prescriptions. Among other programs offered include the Prescription Assistance Program and access to health care clinics. (409) 762-2233

If addition to the programs mentioned above, St. Vincent’s also runs a House Free Clinic. This medical facility offers free primary health care to those women, men and children who might otherwise go without adequate medical or health care or treatment. Some of the people who can access the facility include the indigent, unemployed, transient (homeless), low income, and those who are under and/or uninsured members of the local community. Dial (409) 763-8521 to learn more or make an appointment.