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
Dangerous heat is expected again Wednesday. 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.
Fondé 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 Fwy.
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.
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, 2024, including: 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.
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.
A Wednesday afternoon water and ice distribution will happen at five locations in Houston from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Just two cases of water and two bags of ice will be given per car at the following places:
- Acres Homes Multi-Service Center: 6719 West Montgomery Road
- Southwest Multi-Service Center: 6400 High Star Drive
- Northeast Multi-Service Center: 9720 Spaulding St.
- Denver Harbor Multi-Service Center: 6402 Market St.
- Sunnyside Multi-Service Center: 4410 Reed Road
The Kroger at 14221 E. Sam Houston Parkway N. will hold a free water and meals distribution event on Thursday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., or while supplies last. The store is collaborating with Judge Lina Hidalgo’s Office, Trill Burgers, and Radio One.
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.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston will distribute food bags over Thursday, July 11 through Friday, July 12. at the Mamie George Community Center at 111 Collins Road in Richmond from 9 a.m. to noon.
The center will also be a cooling center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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.
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 Fwy.
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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