Angel Food Ministries: www.angelfoodministries.com/menu.php
Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational
organization dedicated to providing grocery relief and financial support to
communities throughout the United States. Angel Food's groceries are sold
in a quantity that can fit into a medium sized box at $25.00 per unit. Each
month's menu is different than the previous month and consists of both fresh
and frozen items with an average retail value of approximately $50. Food
sales and distribution are handled by church host sites.
Some of the participating churches are:
Cornerstone Outreach - 381-2131
Cowboy Church Senior Outreach - 342-3606
New Covenant Missionary Baptist - 383-6655
The Body of Christ at Amarillo South -
356-6613
AWARE Program: Call Alan Graves
202
S. Louisiana 376-4071
They have clothing, food, rental assistance, utility assistance and offer
referral services for drug/alcohol programs. GED, Choices Program
(adolescents), anger management........ Tues. & Thurs. 12:30-3:00
Bethesda Outreach: 381-0361 (anyone available)
This is a large outreach center that assists families with food, clothing,
household items and financial assistance. Families can call on Tues.
morning to get appointment for that week.
Food outreach is every
Wednesday morning at 9am. Parents' identification card and social
security card and the
child's social security card. People
must attend a short church session before getting assistance. Doors are locked
at 9:45am.
Need to bring proof of address, rental
contract and utility bill.
Financial assistance appointments
are made every Monday between 10-12am. They are made by telephone only so
keep trying
if the phone is busy. Clothing
outreach is scheduled for the third Thursday of the month at 9am.
Social security cards
of parents and child are required.
Buchanan Community Center: 1515 S. Buchanan
372-3954
They have food and clothing give-away on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from
9-11 am. You must bring your ID.
Car Seats: Call Julie Poindexter @ NWTH 354-1444 .... If a
woman delivers at BSA, they will give a care seat to the family before they
leave. Call the Coalition of Health Services @ 337-1700.
Catholic Family Services: 376-4571 www.catholicfamilyservice.com
Helps with shelter, first time home buyer classes for
immigrants, refugees, adoption, eye program over 18, food assistance for 55
& older and disabled.
Catholic Family Services: Furniture, Rent & Utility assistance:376-4571
(Susan Bowers or George Cree)
They can assist with back rent, utilities, and provide needed furniture.
City Church: 371-0089 (anyone
available) 205 S. Polk Amarillo, TX 79101 www.citychurchamarillo.com
They have clothing, blankets and some furniture. They are
a good resource for people who need referring to other places.
Cornerstone Outreach: 1111 N. Buchanan
381-2131 www.cornerstonebc.com
Clothing give-away on Tuesday morning at 9:00 am or other times by
appointment. Food give-away every Friday at noon or call if an emergency
need. They also have furniture and household needs.
Emergency Food Assistance:
Perkins Community Center
1515 S. Buchanan
372-3954
Tuesday & Thursday 9-11am
The Peoples Church
811 Tennessee
358-7681
4th Thursday of the Month 5:30-6:30pm
Faith City Mission
401 SE 2nd
373-6402
Monday-Friday 3-4pm
Wednesday Food Outreach starts @ 9:30am
Salvation Army
400 S. Harrison
373-6631
Monday -Friday 9-11am and 1-4pm
San Jacinto Methodist
505 S. Tennessee
373-3741
1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month &
1pm
Corner Stone Outreach
381-2131
Tuesday-Friday & 9-12 and 1-4pm
Hilltop Service Center
1300 N. Hughes
376-5947
Monday-Thursday 9-3 (Friday 9-11:45)
Catholic Family Service
200 S. Tyler Upstairs
376-4571
Monday-Thursday
1-2:30pm 55+, Disabled, SSI only
Eveline Rivers Coat Give-Away:
3rd & Jefferson
Coat Give Away Procedures
Coats are
given to infants, preschoolers, and school aged children only.
Procedures for students
enrolled in school:
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School staff person determines
need for a coat and completes the referral ticket. |
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School gives COMPLETED referral
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Parent brings the following to the Eveline Rivers Workshop
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Children must be present
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Procedures for
infants and preschoolers not enrolled in school
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Parent brings the following
to the Eveline Rivers Workshop
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Children must be present
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Coat Give Away Dates
September 13-November 1
December 13-December 20
January 10-?
Tuesday Evenings 7 to 8
p.m. ONLY
November 8-December 8
CLOSED November 20-27 and December
21-January 8
Tuesday and Thursday
Evenings 7 to 8 p.m.
Saturday Mornings 10 to 11
a.m.
Faith City Mission: 401 SE 2nd
373-6402
They have a food give-away every Wednesday morning at 9:00 am. If a
person is homebound, Faith City Mission will deliver food to them.
Food Stamps, Medicaid and TANF services: 376-7214
2406 W. 6th www.dhs.state.tx.us/how_to.html
You can get a phone interview and an appointment will be set up
if necessary.
Freedom Baptist Church: 900 Alta Vista 354-8499
Food give-away every 3rd Thursday of the month if there are 4 weeks in a
month. If there are 5 weeks in a month, the give-away will be on the 4th
Thursday. Emergency food given if you call ahead.
Guardianship:
When a family feels they need to extend guardianship of a child,
due to medical or psychological reasons, here are some places they can get
assistance. Alan Stucky, attorney 345-6300, Tom Hood,
attorney 374-3300, TPMHMR "In Home and Family Support" (Dave
Alexander) 349-5653, and West Texas Legal Services 373-6808 (must qualify
based on income)
Homeless Services for AISD: 374-2779
Is housed at Tyler Street Resource Center. Can assist families that
are homeless or at-risk of being homeless with school supplies, clothing, food
and bus tokens.
Housing Rights: West Texas Legal Service 373-6808
No charge for legal services if the person qualifies for
services based on income. Can not be used for any fee generated legal
issue. This service helps with housing and landlord services and other
issues.
Office of Vital Statistics: City of
Amarillo 509 E. 7th 378-9344
Any one needing a Texas birth certificate can get a copy
here. The office is open Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00. The cost for
a birth certificate is $13.00.
Panhandle Community Services: 372-2531
They have rental and utility assistance. Family must be willing to work
the program they require.
The People's Church: 811 S. Tennessee
342-4835
Free food every 4th Thursday. Register from 5:30-6:30 pm. Service
at 6:30. Food give-away after service.
Refugee and Citizenship:
806-376-4571 ext. 264 Paul Pinkston
Resettlement services that include medical, orientation,
employment, housing, transportation, school, social security number application
and ESL. Translation services in 14 languages..
SSI Benefits: (806) 324-2244
SSI is a federal program that makes monthly payments to people who have limited
income and resources if they are 65 or older or if they are blind or have
another disability. Being eligible for SSI means you receive a monthly
benefit and could receive medical services, Medicare, Medicaid, food stamps and
other social services. You must be a US citizen to get these benefits.
San Jacinto Methodist Church: 505 S. Tennessee 373-3741
This church operates a health room where medical equipment such as walkers is
loaned out. The church offers assistance in providing furniture and
household items needed to set up a house. The pantry and clothes closet is open
the first and third Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm.
Southwest Church of Christ: 4515 Cornell
352-5647 (Eva)
They have clothing, household items, some furniture. It also has
counseling - spiritual, financial, employment, marriage
8:00a-5:00p for clothing (appointment only) Call for
appointments on Monday 353-0883. Clothing is distributed on
Wednesdays. For further information: www.southwestcofc.org
Washington St. Family Service Center: 352-1307
Dennis Westover
This place offers school supplies year around, lots of all-age clothing,
toiletries, and emergency food. They have ESL classes during the year
(call for details) adults, bring drivers' license or social
security card. Students need to bring their ID card and children need
social security card.
Classes: Monday 6-8pm Tuesday
5-7pm Saturday 9-11am
West Texas Legal Services: 203 W. 8th 373-6808
A person must qualify financially first. If they qualify, they can
receive services by attorney for family problems, housing & landlord
issues, and other situations.
LEGAL AID DOES NOT HANDLE ANY CRIMINAL, TRAFFIC TICKETS,
WORKER'S COMPENSATION OR ANY TYPE OF FEE GENERATING CASES!
Clinic times and dates at Polk Street Methodist Church:
March 23, 2004 - 5p-7p
July 27, 2004 - 5p-7p
September 28, 2004 - 5p-7p
Clinic times and dates at Wesley Community Center:
April 27, 2004 - 5p-7p
June 22, 2004 - 5p-7p
August 24, 2004 - 5p-7p
October 26, 2004 - 5p-7p
Also at Tyler Street Resource Center, an attorney
will be in the swing room from 2:00p to 3:00p every 3rd Thursday.
WIC: 1-800-942-3678 or 371-1119 www.fns.usda.gov/wic
Support to families in Texas. Offers nutritional food and milk products
high in calcium, protein, iron, and vitamin C. Children must be under age
5 to receive.