Northwest Assistance Ministries in north Harris County runs a choice food pantry at its Joanne Watford Nutrition Center. To get food, start at NAM's Central Intake office, open Monday to Friday, 9am–2pm.
Verified Oct 27 · namonline.org
Catch: Go through Central Intake first (eligibility not stated on the page)
The Houston Food Bank's Senior Box program (the USDA Commodity Supplemental Food Program) gives income-eligible seniors a box of food every month. Sign up in person at a Senior Box distribution site with an ID; you'll be asked about age, income and residency, but proof isn't required. If the monthly caseload is full you may be put on a waiting list.
Verified Oct 27 · houstonfoodbank.org
Catch: Only for: seniors 60+ in 11 counties incl. Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Galveston, Brazoria · Household income limit (e.g. $1,729/month for one person) · Sign up in person with an ID · May be waitlisted
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