Community Resources
South Plains Food Bank 806-763-3003 https://www.spfb.org/ Services: -Case Navigator Assistance- assistance applying for gov. programs (Snap, Tanf, etc.) -Kids Café- provides free snacks and meals to low-income families -Mobile Food Pantry- fill out online application https://www.spfb.org/get-help/ -Grub Program- an education and employment program that teaches horticulture, nutrition, money management and life skills to youth. -Nutrition and Wellness classes- cooking demo, food budget classes, diabetic management -Senior Box Program- is a monthly box of food provided to low-income seniors 60 years of age or older *It takes 24-48 hours for food bank to process the applications Qualifications or Requirements: > Must apply online for all services >Must fall under federal guidelines of a low-income household >Driver’s License or ID needed for application process >If you do not have an ID: a Soc. Sec card, Birth Certificate or bill with applicants’ name will suffice
Catholic Charities 806-765-8475 https://cclubbock.org/ Services: -Direct client assistance program- helps with utilities, food, clothing, hygiene, eye exams, glasses and prescription assistance. Also assists those 60 years or older with dentures, prescriptions, hearing aids and eye glasses Qualifications and Doc Requirements: >ID’s for all in household >Soc. Sec for all in household >If working- Last 30 days’ proof of income >If not working- Register with Texas Workforce Solutions and bring verification of that >Bring award letters if you have them from: Child support, disability, SSI, unemployment, workman’s Comp, housing assistance, or any other Government assistance **limited number of forms accepted each week** -Immigration Services- M-F 8:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Citizenship and replacement of legal permanent resident card, employment authorizaion card Qualifications or Requirements: >Must register online -Parent skills training classes – Free of charge Qualifications or Requirements: >Must register -Parent Empowerment Program- Parents in the program can be assisted with aid in rent, childcare, utilities, books, uniforms, tuition and mileage reimbursement. **Program is not for graduate students Qualifications or Requirements: >Must have at least 1 child under the age of 18 >Must be enrolled in college short-term courses or job training program >Must live in Lubbock county or have children who live in South Plains area >Must fall under federal guidelines of a low-income household
Upbring Neighborhood House 806-589-1907 https://upbring.org/neighborhood-house Services: -Disaster assistance- Financial assistance, case management, spiritual care, food vouchers, free healthcare access, assistance with hygiene products, prescriptions, utilities and other necessities Qualifications or Requirements: >Must be a Texas resident >Must fall under federal guidelines of a low-income household or in need
The Parenting Cottage 806-795-7552 https://www.parentingcottage.org/ Services: -Home visitation Program- Age specific parenting support. Resource referrals to assist families. Developmental screening for your child. -Community Parenting Classes- Qualifies as mandated parenting requirements by the courts. *Limited class size. Qualification or Requirements: >Must register to attend -Car seat education and assistance- Receive a height and weight appropriate car seat for your child. *Limited class size Qualifications or Requirements: >Free of charge >Must register to attend -Virtual and in-person story time for children- Virtual story time is on Parenting Cottage’s Facebook page. Parents can pick up activity bag at Parenting Cottage while supplies last. *In person story time is at 10am, days vary. Contact the Parenting Cottage. Qualifications or Requirements: >All services free of charge >Must register to attend
For Her 806-788-0500 https://www.forherlubbock.com/ Services: -Pregnancy testing and Ultrasounds -Life Coaching and Advocacy sessions -STI/STD Testing -Support Groups -Prenatal, Parenting and Adoption Education -Post-Abortion Support *All services free of charge Qualifications or Requirements: >Must contact directly
Big Brother Big Sister 806-763-6131 https://www.bbbs.org/ Services: -Mentor services- for children ages 6-15 May remain in program if matched, up until their 18th birthday or graduation *All services are free of charge Qualifications or Requirements: >No documents required >Application and interview process to join >Attendance must be consistent >If shared custody, both parents must agree to child’s participation in program >Parents must participate in program via support and interest
Goodwill Job Training 806-744-8419 https://goodwillnwtexas.org/job-training/ Services: -Resource Center- Training and job search assistance, computer skills classes in all levels, and employment development training. -Virtual Classes and Testing- Online tools to evaluate skill levels in Microsoft Office programs. Lessons on how to use Zoom and various employment development seminars, and lessons on building a resume and interview skills. -Education Credits- Continuing education credits can be earned through partnership with South Plains College upon completion. *All services are free of charge Qualifications or Requirements: >Must enroll via https://goodwillnwtexas.org/crc-enrollment/
Family Counseling Services 806-747-3488 https://www.fcslubbock.org/ Services: -Counseling- Individual, Couples, Family, Substance Abuse, Anger Management, Domestic Violence (men and women) *Open by appointment. (Meaning the counselors are only in the facility if they have appointments, otherwise they are not in the building) Qualifications or Requirements: >Accepts FirstCare, Amerigroup, and Superior Medicaid insurances >Has sliding scale fee >No Appointment needed for Group session, show up early to register, $20 per session
Voice of Hope 806-763-7273 https://voiceofhopetexas.org/ Services: -Crisis hotline- Available free of charge to victims of sexual assault, offering help and hope. -24 hour medical accompaniment- Survivors receive a forensic sexual assault medical exam with an advocate for accompaniment. Survivors receive a care-package and clothing if needed. -Counseling- Therapy and support groups for the survivors and non offending affected loved ones. *All services are free of charge. Qualifications and Requirements: >Must be a sexual violence survivor (no matter how long ago the assault took place)
Lubbock Children's Health Clinic North 806-749-3803 East 806-749-3800 https://www.lchclubbock.org/ Services: -Healthcare and Immunization for children through the pediatric dept. -Physicals- School and Sports physicals -Pharmacy vouchers Qualifications or Requirements: >If you have it: bring proof of medical insurance >Children’s Immunization records >Social security cards for family members >If you have it: bring proof of income >Be prepared to spend some time completing paperwork >Payments accepted: Medicaid, CHIP, private insurance, cash, checks *No one is turned away due to inability to pay
Legal Aid Society of Lubbock 806-762-2325 https://www.lubbocklegalaid.org/ Services: -Protective order and other assistance for DV victims -Enforcement and/or Modification of child custody -Assistance with Adoptions, Divorce, and Wills -Power of Attorney -Medical Power of Attorney Qualifications or Requirements: *Must have the name and address of the person filing against >Applications are filled in office on a walk-in basis *Might be useful to bring household income records
Salvation Army 806-765-9434 https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/lubbock/ Services: -Christmas Assistance- Christmas gifts for children ages NB- 12 y/o Qualifications or Requirements: >Photo ID >Birth Certificate for child(ren) >EBT award letter >Soc. Sec. card(s) for children >Income verification >Cable or phone bill >Custody papers if needed *Dates to register: Oct 3, 5,10,12,21, and 26. And Nov 2 is the last day. Register at: 1111 16th Street in the church parking lot -Food Pantry- Receive food assistance Qualifications and Requirements: >ID >Proof of residency -Rent and Utility Assistance- Receive financial assistance with bills. Qualifications and Requirements: >Must fall under federal guidelines of a low-income household >Eviction notice >30 days of pay stubs >W9 from landlord >ID >Disconnect notice
Green Lawn 806-795-4377 https://greenlawn.org/ Services: -Clothing Closet -Food Pantry -Preschool enrichment -Financial Peace University: teachings on handling finances via Dave Ramsey techniques -Divorce group *Food pantry is available once a month *Clothing Closet is available twice a month Qualifications or Requirements: >Must have and ID and Social Security card(s)
Kingdom Come Ministries 806-544-9464 https://www.kingdomcomelubbock.org/ Service: -After-school bible study and activities- Games, praise and worship services for elementary aged children. Takes place at Brown Elementary from 3:30p.m.-4:30p.m. -Mobile food pantry-free snack bags available. Free fod boxes available on a case-by-case basis. -Utilities and Rental assistance- Financial assistance with rental and utility bill, on a case-by-case basis. Qualifications or Requirements: >A child must live in the home in order to receive this assistance >Referal from school, or case worker preferred.
Methodist Children's Home 806-792-0099 https://www.mch.org/ Services: -GAP Program- Assists grandparents and other relatives raising children in place of absent parents with community resources, support groups, case management, and legal assistance. -Parent Education- Educates families with positive parenting skills. -Transition Services- Assists Foster care Graduates in the transition into adulthood. -Family Solutions- Connects families to resources in the community. Qualifications or Requirements: >All services are free of charge >Family Solutions Program requires at least 1 child between ages 0-14 years of age to reside in the home. >Must live within a 45-mile radius of a MCH in order to receive services