With COVID-19 restrictions in place in Houston and schools closed, families may be in need of groceries and supplies... and kids may need computers and internet to access learning resources.
Below is a round up of FREE resources available to Houston families. As I find more, I'll add them. If you have anything to share, let us know!
Food Distribution:
- The Houston Food Bank is distributing meals all around town. Get details HERE.
- HoustonISD is offering meal pick up at THESE locations. Surrounding school districts are doing the same. Find the round up HERE.
- Use TexasSchools.Gov to find school meal distributions near you.
- International Leadership of Texas is also proving free meal bags to families. Get the details HERE.
- Gallery Furniture is offering free daily meals to kids and seniors.
- The Houston Humane Society has a free Pet Pantry for owners in need.
- HEB is offering a ‘Senior Support Line". Seniors can call HEB and have groceries delivered to them. (Customers will pay for groceries, but Seniors can avoid the stores.)
Technology Access:
- Comp-U-Dopt is offering 50 free computers each day for Harris County kids.
- Comcast Opens Xfinity WiFi Network Nationally for Free, Offers Unlimited Data for Free.
COVID-19 Testing:
- Free drive through testing locations HERE.
Learning Resources:
- Free ABC Mouse Access. I can't confirm that this works, but give it a try:
- Use code AOFLUNICEF
- Go to ABC Mouse for Early Learning Academy (for PK-2nd Grade)
- Go to Reading IQ (for PK - 6th Grade)
- Go to Adventure Academy (for 3rd - 8th Grade)
- Amazing Education Resources has a LONG list of Education Companies Offering Free Subscriptions due to School Closings.
Childcare:
- If you are an essential worker, find childcare HERE.
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