Free Food, Testing, Technology & Learning Resources for Houston Families

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.