Why Hunger:
Free hotline where you can access information for local soup kitchens, food pantries, congregate meal sites, and government nutrition programs.
English Language: https://whyhunger.org/find-food/
Spanish language: https://whyhunger.org/find-food-es/
National Celiac Association:
Includes information for local resources and gluten-free food pantries.
SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps)
Federally funded program administered at the state level
CSFP: Commodity Supplemental Food Program
Monthly box may include a variety of the following: juice, farina, oats, ready-to-eat cereal, rice, pasta, peanut butter, dry beans, canned meat, poultry, or fish, and canned fruits and vegetables.
Eligibility: Elderly that are at or below 130% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.
Apply: Contact 211 Texas at 877-541-7905
Meals on Wheels
Mom’s Meals (Possible Cost Associated): https://www.momsmeals.com/
-Pre-made meals available for purchase and/or in some cases covered by Medicare.
-Pre-made meals available for purchase and/or in some cases covered by Medicare.
-Usually shipped in batches of 10, 14, and 21 days.
-Can store up to 14 days in refrigerator.
-Costs range around <$8.00/meals. Discounts offered for bulk orders and veterans.
-Most packages are priced at 2 to 4 servings.
-There are some single-serve options.
-Pre-made meals available for purchase and/or in some cases covered by Medicare.
Southeast Texas Food Bank
3845 S M L King Jr Pkwy, Beaumont, TX 77705
Central City Baptist Church - Food Distribution Center
Phone: 409-893-0281
2836 Franklin St, Beaumont, TX 77701
The Apostolic Church - Food Distribution Center
3333 Eastex Fwy #7948, Beaumont, TX 77706
East Mount Olive - Food Distribution Center
1197 Corley Ave, Beaumont, TX 77701
Healthcare Assistance:
Rx Assistance:
Medicare Rx assistance:
Insulin Assistance:
EyeCare America: eligible patients can receive a free eye exam plus a one year follow up for any condition diagnosed in the initial exam.
National Institute of Health: provides information for several organizations that can assist with eye exams, eyeglasses, and eye-related prescriptions.
National Ramp: provides information and resources for obtaining a ramp.
Paying for Senior Care: provides information for State Assistance Programs for Durable Medical Equipment.
Veterans Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 (Veterans- press 1)
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Hours: 24/7. Languages: English, Spanish and 200+ through interpretation service
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration or SAMHSA's National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Crisis Services & Suicide Prevention: Dial 988
Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
Check for resources and available programs
Curb-to-curb Transportation
Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission - South East Texas Transit
Road to Recovery by American Cancer Society
Free rides for cancer patients
Phone: 800-227-2345
Medical Transportation Program by Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
Rental Assistance
National Low Income Housing Coalition
Senior Living Discounts
Retail, grocery, restaurant, leisure, travel, etc discounts.
Cleaning For A Reason
-Receive 1 free home cleaning each month for 2 months (2 cleanings total)
-Individuals and families who are receiving cancer treatment, recovering from cancer, or in hospice should be eligible.
Beaumont Senior Center
Best Years Senior Center – Beaumont
780 South Fourth St.
Beaumont, TX
Phone: 409- 838-1902
Orange Senior Center
Orange Community Action Association- Orange TX Seniors Services
201 W Turrett Rd.
Orange, TX
409-886-2186
Port Arthur Senior Centers
Port Arthur Seniors Center
1308 9th Ave.
Port Arthur, TX
409-983-8181
JB Matthews Community Center
740 W Rev Dr Ransom Howard St.
Port Arthur, TX
409-982-6841
Port Neches Senior Center
Port Neches Senor Center
1006 Port Neches Ave.
Port Neches, TX
409-727-8650
Nederland Senior Center
Nederland B.A. Bootie Ritter Senior Citizens Center
914 Boston Ave.
Nederland, TX
409-727-5230
Groves Senior Center
Groves Senior Services Center
5649 West Washington Blvd.
Groves, TX
409-963-1036
Bridge City Senior Center
Bridge City Seniors Citizens Hall
670 West Round Bunch Rd.
Bridge City, TX
409-735-7773
Lumberton Senior Center
Lumberton Senior Citizens Community Center
140 East Chance Cut Off Rd.
Lumberton, TX
409-755-2230
Lumberton Senior Citizens Community Center
140 East Chance Cut Off Rd.
Lumberton, TX
409-755-2230
Silsbee Senior Center
Dauphin Senior Center in Silsbee
1108 N. 5th St.
Silsbee, TX
409-385-3253
Dauphin Senior Center in Silsbee
1108 N. 5th St.
Silsbee, TX
409-385-3253
Kirbyville Senior Center
Kirbyville Senior Center and Nutrition Services
208 West Lamb St.
Kirbyville, TX
409-423-4667
Kirbyville Senior Center and Nutrition Services
208 West Lamb St.
Kirbyville, TX
409-423-4667
Jasper Senior Center
Jasper Senior Center and Nutrition Services
409 Fletcher St.
Jasper, TX
409-384-3701
Jasper Senior Center and Nutrition Services
409 Fletcher St.
Jasper, TX
409-384-3701