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

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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.

Filed Under: All, Resources March 18, 2020

About Jill Jarvis

Jill Jarvis is the owner of JillBJarvis.com, a BigKidSmallCity.com and Things to Do in Houston, with Kids, blog!

She is the mom of 4 and started the website years ago... when she was tired of constantly cleaning up the same mess in the family room.

Another mom showed her that you could just go do fun things in Houston, without hours of planning.

This inspired the blog and changed everything about how she enjoyed life in Houston, with kids!

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