Family Resources COVID-19

Food Assistance

Caritas (254) 753-4593 
300 S 15th St.  Waco, TX 76701
http://www.caritas-waco.org/home.aspx

Food Stamp (SNAP/TANF) Office Waco (254) 752-4839
612 Austin Ave Waco, TX 76701
https://yourtexasbenefits.com/Learn/Home#login

Salvation Army Community Kitchen (254) 756-7271
300 Webster Ave Waco, TX 76706
https://www.salvationarmytexas.org/waco/ways-we-can-help/basic-needs/

Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry (254) 722-9517
1401 N 34th St Waco, TX 76710
https://www.shepherdsheartpantry.org/

School District Closures and Information Regarding Free Student Meals
https://www.covid19txfoodresources.org/school-food-resources

Texas Education Agency MealFinder Map for Students
https://schoolmealfinder.hoonuit.com/?filter_state=tx

Texas Health and Human Services for Food, Medical, Housing Assistance and More
https://www.211texas.org or call 211

Educational Resources

75 Educational and Entertaining Activities to do with Kids
https://learnincolor.com/educational-activities-for-when-youre-stuck-indoors.html

Apps for Special Learners
https://www.educatorstechnology.com/2016/01/a-handy-chart-featuring-over-30-ipad.html?fbclid=IwAR33Ppyed_6j7XZmrvahiV-156J7QrrqXsbLS4fU2Vi3AWn7zWWDt1N-eEc

At-Home Activities for Kids, Online Library Resources, and Community Needs
https://www.actlocallywaco.org/cvresources

Field Trips (Virtual)

Financial Literacy Modules for High School Students
https://everfi.com/k-12/parent-remote-learning/

Free Scholastic Learn-at-Home Daily Projects to Keep Kids Reading and Learning
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html

Free Social Emotional Learning Activities for Kids
https://www.centervention.com/social-emotional-learning-activities

Podcast Recommendations for Younger Children
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/the-best-podcasts-for-kids

Podcast Recommendations for Tweens & Teens
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/10-must-listen-podcasts-for-tweens-and-teens

Texas Education Agency 4th Quarter Newsletter
https://www.esc16.net/upload/page/4569/2020%204th%20Quarter/4th%20Quarter%20English.pdf

Financial Resources & Utility Assistance

Economic Opportunities Advancement Corporation (254) 756-0954
500 Franklin Ave Waco, TX 76701
https://www.eoacwaco.org/

Emergency Childcare for Essential Workers - Texas Workforce Commission
http://www.cishot.org/emergencychildcare

Texas Health and Human Services (254) 752-4839
612 Austin Ave Waco, TX 76701
https://hhs.texas.gov/

Texas Workforce Commission - Labor Market and Career Information Resources
 https://lmci.state.tx.us/

Unemployment Benefits
https://www.twc.texas.gov/jobseekers/unemployment-benefits-services

WIFI Services (Free & Reduced Cost)
www.cishot.org/wifiaccess

Waco Area Jobs Now Hiring
https://wacotxjobs.com/covid-19-employer-response/

Important Numbers

COVID-19 McLennan County Hotline (254) 750-1890
https://covidwaco.com/

Domestic Violence Hotline (800)283-8401
https://www.familyabusecenter.org/

Greater Waco Legal Services
https://greaterwacolegalservices.org/coronavirus-update/

Suicide Hotline 1-(800)273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/   

Texas Health and Human Services for Food, Medical, Housing Assistance and More
https://www.211texas.org or call 211  

Mental Health Resources