Food Packages for Harvey Households
Individuals and families impacted by Hurricane Harvey are eligible to receive one or more food packages with 10 to 20 food items that can be taken home and prepared as needed. Details about accessing the food are on this page along with a map that families may use to search for a local distribution site. All individuals in need of food as a result of the Hurricane Harvey disaster may pick up a food package in a presidentially declared disaster county.
This is a short-term measure to address the need for food until the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) becomes available. The food packages are being made available through the Disaster Household Distribution (DHD) program administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture in collaboration with Feeding Texas and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Refer to the map below for available DHD sites. Always call before going to the site.
Disaster SNAP will be available in select counties beginning September 13, 2017. Program availability will be extended to all Presidentially Declared Disaster counties in the coming weeks. To determine if Disaster SNAP is available in your county, click here. The DHD program will end in the counties in which Disaster SNAP is available.
Who is Eligible to Receive a Food Package?
Any individual or family impacted by Hurricane Harvey and in a presidentially declared disaster area.
Distribution Locations and Hours
Distribution locations and hours will vary. Distributions will occur until supplies are depleted or the distribution site is scheduled to close.
All pick up dates, times and locations are subject to change. Always contact the distribution location at the number listed to ensure accuracy. Use these tools for getting site information:
- Dial 2-1-1 and ask for food assistance
- Use the map below
OR
What Do I Bring?
No documentation is required. Food will be distributed in a box or bag weighing up to 25-30 pounds. Extra bags or insulated containers may be helpful. Click the location’s pin on the map for contact information if you have additional questions about what to bring.
What Can I Expect in a Package
Each of the packages contain 25-30 pounds of shelf-stable food items. Contents may vary depending on the distribution site. Some locations could distribute food that requires refrigeration.
How Many Packages Can I Receive and How Often?
|
Household Size |
Food Package Count and Frequency |
|
1 – 3 family members |
1 package per week |
|
4 – 6 family members |
2 package per week |
|
7+ family members |
3 package per week |
Click here to see if you are in a county that is a Presidentially Declared Disaster Area.
More Information
- For more information about this and other available aid, dial 2-1-1 (for callers from Texas) or 1-(877) 541-7905.
- For more information about Texas SNAP, visit YourTexasBenefits.com.
- Get more information in this informational flyer.
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