Food and Financial Relief

This list does not represent a partnership with Lakewood Methodist Church. Instead, it simply consists of other churches and companies in the area that may or may not have a program to assist with your needs.

Please note: The best way to find resources is to Google churches in your zip code and surrounding areas. Begin several pages in—these are often not contacted frequently by others seeking assistance. Call them directly to inquire if they can provide assistance tailored to your situation.

Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Community
18511 Klein Church Rd, Spring, TX 77379
281.376.6831

Cypress UMC
13403 Cypress North Houston Rd, Cypress, TX 77429
281.469.0730

Faithbridge
18000 Stuebner Airline Rd, Spring, TX 77379
281.320.7588
(only members and registered clients)

Gulf Coast Assistance Ministries
9320 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77054
713.393.4700
(rent, food, utilities, GED & training program)

Harris County Resource Navigator
832.927.4955
Mon-Fri 7AM-5PM

Northwest Assistance Ministries
15555 Kuykendahl Rd, Houston, TX 77090
281.583.5600

Northwest Baptist
1710 W 34th St, Houston, TX 77018
713.686.5885

Prince of Peace Catholic Community
19222 TX-249, Houston, TX 77070
281.469.2686
Mobile food pantry–2nd Sat/Mo.
(77070-77069-77066-77064 – $)

St. Dunstans Episcopal
14301 Stuebner Airline Rd, Houston, TX 77069
281.440.1600

St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church
7810 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, 77379
281.370.3401

St. Mary’s Episcopal
15415 N Eldridge Pkwy, Cypress, TX 77429
281.370.8000

Tomball UMC
1603 Baker Dr, Tomball, TX 77375
281.351.1249
(Tomball ISD only)
(Utilities/Rent)

Trinity Lutheran
5201 Spring Cypress Rd, Spring, TX 77379
281.376.5773
(Klein ISD only)

United Way (COVID Relief)
866.211.9966

Wheeler Baptist
3826 Wheeler Ave, Houston, TX 77004
713.748.5240
(Call 9AM–$300 max)

Windwood Presbyterian
10555 Spring Cypress Rd, Houston, TX 77070
281.378.4040
(no rent or utilities)

If you haven’t looked at a budget in a while, now is the time to do so. The EveryDollar app is a great free tool to help you create a budget.

Gain clarity from your income sources regarding what the reality will look like over the coming weeks.

Trim spending to essential needs only.

If you cannot pay all of your bills, Dave Ramsey recommends prioritizing your spending on these four items first and in this order: Food, Utilities, Shelter, and Transportation.

Note: This resource does not represent a partnership with Lakewood Methodist Church. Instead, it simply consists ideas, link, or resources that may help aid your situation.

If you’re still unable to cover all of your expenses, consider the following steps:

Call creditors to explain your situation and request temporary relief on your monthly payments. Offering to send some money, even if it’s less than your usual payment, may increase their willingness to cooperate.

For federal student loans, you can choose to forbear (with interest accrual) or defer (interest doesn’t accrue on subsidized federal loans) your loan payments.

Use this questionnaire for student loans to explore available options.

If you’re currently making extra payments on debts and have less than one to two months’ worth of expenses in an emergency fund, consider pausing extra payments temporarily and resuming them once your situation stabilizes.

If possible, enroll in health insurance.

Take this week to develop a game plan and gather information, as further changes may occur.

Note: This resource does not represent a partnership with Lakewood Methodist Church. Instead, it simply consists ideas, link, or resources that may help aid your situation.

Disaster Unemployment Assistance

Note: This resource does not represent a partnership with Lakewood Methodist Church. Instead, it simply consists ideas, link, or resources that may help aid your situation.

TOMAGWA HealthCare Ministries: https://www.tomagwa.org/about or call 281.357.0747

TOMAGWA HealthCare Ministries exist to provide compassionate Christian healthcare to community members who have limited resources.

Note: This resource does not represent a partnership with Lakewood Methodist Church. Instead, it simply consists of ideas, links, or resources that may help aid your situation.

Contact the Small Business Development Center for free guidance.

Small Business Administration

Note: This resource does not represent a partnership with Lakewood Methodist Church. Instead, it simply consists ideas, link, or resources that may help aid your situation.

Go to: How to file an unemployment claim with the Texas Workforce Commission.

For people who don’t qualify for traditional unemployment, like freelancers, here’s another option.

Note: This resource does not represent a partnership with Lakewood Methodist Church. Instead, it simply consists ideas, link, or resources that may help aid your situation.