Widespread wind damage and debris aren’t the only concern for Hurricane Beryl victims in southeast Texas.
We want to get storm victims back on their feet with access to the most important essentials: fresh food, clean water, shelter, and even mental health services.
ABC13 is updating this list of resources. Submit relief tips here.
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Cooling Centers
The following cooling centers are open to help you take refuge from these high temperatures:
Galveston cooling centers
McGuire Dent Recreation Center
2222 28th St.
Galveston, TX 77550
9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Houston cooling centers
Southwest Multi-Service Center
6400 High Star Dr.
Houston, TX 77074
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunnyside Health and Multi-Service Center
4410 Reed Rd.
Houston, TX 77051
1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Acres Homes Multi-Service Center
6719 W Montgomery Rd.
Houston, TX 77091
1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Metropolitan Multi-Service Center
1475 W Gray St.
Houston, TX 77019
1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Founded Community Center
110 Sabine St.
Houston, TX 77007
12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Moody Community Center
3725 Fulton St.
Houston, TX 77009
12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Harris Co. Precinct 3 cooling centers
Crosby Community Center
409 Hare Road
Crosby, TX, 77532
8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Big Stone Lodge
709 Riley Fuzzel Road
Spring, TX 77373
8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Trini Mendenhall Community Center
1414 Wirt Road
Houston, TX 77055
8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Juergen’s Hall Community Center
26026 Hempstead Road
Cypress, TX 77429
8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Harris Co. Precinct 4 cooling centers
Bayland Community Center
6400 Bissonnet St.
Houston, TX 77074
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Radack Community Center
18650 Clay Road
Houston, TX 77084
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Weekley Community Center
8440 Greenhouse Road
Cypress, TX 77433
Non Profit Organizations
Lakewood Church
3700 Southwest Greater.
Houston, TX 77027
8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Brenda & John Duncan YMCA
10655 Clay Rd.
12 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Houston, TX 77041
Tellepsen Family Downtown YMCA
808 Pease St.
12 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Houston, TX 77002
Trotter Family YMCA
1331 Augusta Dr.
Houston, TX 77057
12 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Weekley Family YMCA
7101 Stella Link Blvd.
Houston, TX 77025
12 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Alief Family YMCA
7850 Howell Sugarland Rd.
Houston, TX 77083
12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
YMCA International Services
3110 Hayes Rd.
Houston, TX 77082
12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Perry Family YMCA
1700 W League City Pkwy.
League City, TX 77573
12 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Richmond cooling centers
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Mamie George Community Center
1111 Collins Rd.
Richmond, TX 77469
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In addition, two centers closest to Aldine will be available seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. until further notice.
They are at the Hardy Community Center, 11901 W. Hardy Road, and the Magnum-Howell Community Center on Doss Park Road.
Harris County is also posting library locations serving as cooling centers at this map.
Disaster Assistance
If you have lost your home in Hurricane Beryl, call the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767.
Disaster Unemployment Assistance provides unemployment benefits for Texans who were not able to work or are no longer working due to Hurricane Beryl. Eligible applicants must not be working as a “direct result of a major disaster.”
Texas Workforce Commission said it is accepting applications for unemployment assistance in 40 counties through July 16, 2024including: Anderson, Austin, Bell, Calhoun, Collin, Cooke, Coryell, Ellis, Dallas, Denton, Eastland, Falls, Guadalupe, Hardin, Harris, Henderson, Hockley, Jasper, Jones, Kaufman, Lamar, Leon, Liberty, Montague, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Navarro, Newton, Panola, Polk, Rusk Sabine, San Jacinto, Smith, Terrell, Trinity, Tyler, Van Zandt, Walker and Waller.
Apply for Texas disaster unemployment assistance online or by dialing 800-939-6631.
While FEMA assistance for Beryl victims has not been announced, you can visit DisasterAssistance.org or call 1-800-621-3362 with questions.
Food Assistance
Houston Food Bank said it is closely monitoring conditions and will provide relief through its 1,600 community partners across SE Texas.
If you need food assistance, please call 832-369-9390. You can also click here to find free food assistance in your area.
Houston Food Bank has partners in Harris, Fort Bend, Galveston, Montgomery, Austin, Brazoria, Brazos, Burleson, Chambers, Grimes, Liberty, Madison, Robertson, San Jacinto, Trinity, Walker, Waller and Washington counties.
SNAP Assistance
The food bank will host a free SNAP assistance event on Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is open to first-time applicants or renewals who need assistance with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
The event will also provide assistance with applications for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); Texas Children’s Health Plan (CHIP); CHIP Petinatal and Medicaid; Medicare Savings Program; and the Healthy Texas Women program.
Participants must bring their photo ID, social security number, proof of income for the last three months, proof of Texas residence, proof of housing cost, immigration documents and case number, if applicable.
Houston Food Bank is located at 535 Portwall St., in Houston. The event will be held in Community Rooms A, B & C.
Additional Food Distributions
Nonprofit Bread of Life is offering free resources, water, batteries, food, hygiene items, and more to hundreds of Houstonians beginning at 10 a.m. on Thursday at 2019 Crawford St.
Tyson Foods is deploying its Meals that Matter Disaster Relief Team to serve hot food. This will take place each day on Thursday, July 11 through Saturday, July 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Walmart Parking Lot at 2391 S. Wayside Drive.
A host of state and local lawmakers are teaming up for an Aldine food distribution on Thursday, July 11, at noon until supplies last at the Deputy Darren Almendarez Community Center at 10918 Bentley St. in Houston. Water, snacks, ice, and nonperishable foods will be provided.
Crosby Church will host an emergency distribution of water, cleaning supplies and non-perishables Friday at 8 a.m. The address is 5725 Highway 90, Crosby, Texas 77532.
Matagorda Co. and Surrounding Areas
Food Bank of the Golden Crescent is working on its aid plan for neighbors impacted by Beryl.
It serves 11 counties, including Calhoun, Colorado, DeWitt, Goliad, Gonzales, Jackson, Lavaca, Matagorda, Refugio, Wharton and Victoria.
Stay tuned for announcements.
Montgomery Co.
Salvation Army Center of Hope
301 Avenue E.
Conroe, TX 77301
Meals will be served at the back door of the shelter. Lunch is served from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. and dinner from 5 p.m.-6 p.m.
Salvation Army Mobile Kitchens
- Spring Branch, Community Health Center, 8575 Pitner Rd, Houston
- Campanile Justice Park, 39 Justice Park Drive, Houston
- Shady Village Manufactured Homes & Wichita Mobile Home Park, 2732 Cherry Brook Lane, Houston
- Independence Hall Apartments, 6 Burress St, Houston
- Brazoria County – Roaming in Freeport and Lake Jackson
- Matagorda County – Markham Elementary, 200 6th Street and Palacios Elementary, 1001 5th St, Palacio
- Wharton County – Wharton Civic Center, 1924 N Fulton St, Wharton and Boling Lago High School, 407 Atlantic Ave, Boling-Iago
- Brazoria County – Angleton High School, 1 Campus Dr., Angleton, 77515 and Holiday Lakes Government Office, 195 N Texas Ave, Holiday Lakes, and roaming in West Columbia
- Matagorda County – Bay Breeze Apartments, 800 Ave F, Bay City and Matagorda Elementary 717 Wightman St., Matagorda
Mental Health
If you or a loved one is struggling with a mental health crisis or considering suicide, call or text 988.
Urgent Mental Health Services
- Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 9-8-8, option #1
- 24/7 Crisis Text Line: Text TX to 741741
- Texas 2-1-1: Dial 2-1-1, option #8
Non-Urgent Mental Health Services in Harris Co.: 866-970-4770
Shelters
For additional shelter information, dial American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767.
Houston
Gallery Furniture
6006 North Greater.
Houston, TX 77076
Fort Bend Co.
Fort Bend County Fairgrounds
Building C
4310 Highway 36 South
Rosenberg, TX 77471
Montgomery Co.
Salvation Army Center of Hope
301 Avenue E.
Conroe, TX 77301
Open through Wednesday at 7 a.m.
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