Unemployment, TANF, SNAP & Gold Card

If you live in zip codes 77005, 77025, 77030, 77045, 77081 or 77401, then call our Society of St. Vincent de Paul Church Conference Helpline at 713-664-5350 or email svdp77025@gmail.com.

If you live elsewhere in the greater Houston area please contact 713-741-8234, vist this website svdphouston.org, or call 211 or visit www.211texas.org .

You might also find support by reaching out to the resources listed below.

Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Unemployment Benefits: https://www.twc.texas.gov/jobseekers/unemployment-benefits-services

To submit an unemployment application you will need:

• Last employer's business name and address

• First and last dates (month, day and year) you worked for your last employer

• Number of hours worked and pay rate if you worked this week (including Sunday)

• Information related to your normal wage

• Alien Registration Number (if not a U.S. citizen or national)

TANF: One time financial assistance. https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/financial/cash/tanf-cash-help

SNAP/Food Stamps: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/food/snap-food-benefits

Harris Health (Gold Card): https://www.harrishealth.org/

Program information on this resource page is subject to change. We recommend calling to confirm the information listed above.