As Texas continues to brave the devastating impact of the recent winter storms, WhyHunger has compiled a catalog of organizations providing resources and relief to those directly affected. See below.
*BIPOC = Black, Indigenous, & People of Color
FEMA (Disaster Hotline): 1 (800) 621-3362
Mutual Aid and Disaster-Relief Organizations:
- Austin Mutual Aid
- Texas Relief Warriors
- Feed the People Dallas (*BIPOC-led)
- Mutual Aid Houston (*BIPOC-led)
- Para Mi Gente, San Antonio (*BIPOC-led)
Need-based Resources:
- Texas Health and Human Services
- Food and Water Distribution Sites near Houston
- Help for Seniors: Crowdsource Rescue
- Emergency Food Providers in the area: WHyHunger Find Food Database & Hotline
Lists Featuring More Organizations:
- City-specific help and foodbanks/SNAP locations
- Mutual aid organizations and nonprofits
- Mutual aid organizations listed by area
If you are looking for ways to help or donate, visit these websites:
- Red Cross
- GoFundMe for Mutual Aid Organizers in Texas (description includes more Mutual Aid organizations)
- National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
