East Texas Resources
Huntsville, Conroe, The Woodlands & Beyond
This guide focuses on the I-45 North corridor and East Texas. It includes resources for food, housing, legal aid, and mutual aid networks operating in Walker, Montgomery, and surrounding counties.
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Huntsville & Conroe
| Organization | Description |
|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Mission (Huntsville) | Food pantry, clothing closet, and shelter services for Walker County residents. |
| Rita B. Huff Humane Society (Huntsville) | Animal shelter providing services for pets in Huntsville. |
| SAAFE House (Huntsville) | Shelter and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. |
| Trinity River Food Bank | Food assistance in Huntsville/Walker County. |
| Community Assistance Center (Conroe) | Assistance with basic needs (food, utilities, housing) and long-term case management. |
| Angel Reach (Conroe) | Support for youth aging out of foster care and kinship families. Housing and counseling. |
| Salvation Army Conroe | Shelter, social services, and community care center. |
| Compassion United (Conroe) | Outreach, relief, and empowerment services for marginalized communities. |
The Woodlands & Spring
| Organization | Description |
|---|---|
| Interfaith of The Woodlands | Family services including food pantry, financial assistance, and senior services. |
| The Woodlands Pride | LGBTQIA+ community events, resources, and visibility. |
| Montgomery County Food Bank | Partner network fighting hunger across the county. Use their "Find Food" map. |
| United Way Montgomery County Center | Connects residents with resources like food, childcare, and transportation. |
Houston Area
| Organization | Description |
|---|---|
| Houston Food Bank | Largest food bank in the US. Search for pantries near you. |
| West Street Recovery | Horizontal recovery organizing and mutual aid in NE Houston. |
| Bee Busy Wellness Center | Free condom distribution and HIV/STI testing in Houston. |
| The Montrose Center | LGBTQ+ center providing counseling, youth housing, and senior services. |
| Healthcare for the Homeless | Medical, dental, and mental health care for unhoused individuals. |
| Houston Humane Society Pet Pantry | Provides pet food assistance to pet owners in need. |
| Best Friends Animal Society - Houston | Resources for pet adoption, fostering, and community cat programs. |
Other East Texas Areas
| Organization | Description |
|---|---|
| East Texas Food Bank (Tyler) | Covers 26 counties. Use their "Find Food" tool. |
| PATH (Tyler) | Rental assistance, food pantry, and transitional housing. |
| East Texas Crisis Center | Shelter and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence. |
| Southeast Texas Food Bank (Beaumont) | Serving Jefferson, Orange, Hardin, and surrounding counties. |
| Some Other Place (Beaumont) | Emergency services, meals on wheels, and homeless day center. |
| DFW Mutual Aid Resources | Comprehensive directory of mutual aid, food, and housing resources for the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. |
Texas Statewide Resources
| Organization | Description |
|---|---|
| Texas Wears Condoms | Free condoms and HIV/STI testing kits mailed discreetly to Texas residents. |
| Healthy Texas Women | State program offering free women's health and family planning services to eligible low-income women. |
| Vivent Health (Texas) | HIV prevention, care, and treatment. Includes condom distribution. |
| Texas DSHS - PrEP Directory | State directory of PrEP providers and assistance programs. |
| Texas Legal Services Center | Free legal advice and representation for low-income Texans. |
| Texas Trans Kids | Resources and advocacy for trans youth and their families in TX. |
| Jane's Due Process | Help for young people in Texas navigating abortion laws and judicial bypass. |
| Need Help Paying Bills (TX) | Comprehensive directory of financial assistance programs in Texas. |
| TNR Texas - Pet Food Pantries | Directory of pet food pantries across Texas. |
| Texas Tenant Rights Directory (PDF) | Referral directory from the Texas Bar Association for legal help with housing and tenant issues. |
| Texas Renter Rights Guide | Plain language guide to your rights as a renter in Texas, including repairs and security deposits. |
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