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